Singer 9960 instruction manual Automatic BAR-TACK Darning

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AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK

AND DARNING

You can sew automatic bar-tack and darning using the buttonhole foot.

No. 102 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. No.103 Darning, mending and other applications.

Buttonhole Foot (F)
1.	Adjust slide on base according to the length of
	bar-tack or darning.
	a= Length of bar-tack or darning
2.	Pass upper thread through the hole of
	buttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbin
	threads to the left.
3.	Position fabric under presser foot so that the
	starting point comes depth side.
	Lower the foot.
b. Sewing bar-tack on edge of thick fabric such as
	pocket, place same thickness fabric or
	cardboard beside the fabric.
4.	Lower the buttonhole lever completely.
	Note:
	Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever
	is not lowered properly or buttonhole foot is not
	positioned correctly.
	1	2	3	4
5.	Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.
6.	Machine will sew bar-tack or darning stitch as
	shown. Machine will stop automatically when
	the pattern is finished.
7.	Press the thread cutter button and raise the	1		2
	presser foot lifter to remove the fabric.	1		2
	presser foot lifter to remove the fabric.
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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents For European and Similar Territories Blue neutral N Brown live LMain Parts Dust Cover AccessoriesOptional Accessories Changing the presser foot Extension TableChanging the Presser Foot Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size Inserting the NeedleFABRIC, Thread Needle Table Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing resultsConnecting Machine Foot ControllerFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Removing the Bobbin Bobbin SettingSetting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Winding the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Threading the Machine Threading the Upper ThreadThreading the Needle EYE Drawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser footUpper Thread Sensor Starting to SEWStart and END of Seam Reverse Stitching Auto Tack StitchSeam Guide Turning CornersSewing Heavy Fabric Helpful Hints Thread TensionF3 F4 F5 Selecting Other Utility Stitch Patterns Selecting Utility Stitch PatternDirect Stitch Pattern MIRROR/REVERSE StitchElongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Straight Stitch SewingStraight Stitch Basting BastingAttaching the Darning Embroidery Foot Joining the pieces of fabric Elastic Stitch SewingQuilting QuiltingFree ARM Sewing Zigzag Stitch SewingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Elastic Band SewingOvercasting Overlocking Using the Overcasting FootUsing the General Purpose Foot Blind HEM Stitching Applique When sewing sharp anglesPatch Work Inserting Zippers Centered Insertion To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram a Inserting Zippers Lapped InsertionButtonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Sewing on Buttons Thread ShankSingle Cording Narrow HemmingCording Triple CordingSewing Thin Fabrics Using the EVEN-FEED FootContinuous Decorative Pattern Attaching the EVEN-FEED FootFREE-HAND Embroidery DARNING/FREE-HAND EmbroideryDarning Twin Needle Sewing Twin needle sewing may be used with decorativeShifting the Cursor Selecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting modeDecorative & Letter Stitch Sewing To Delete Pattern To Check Selected PatternsInserting Pattern Elongation Editing of Each PatternMirror / Reverse stitch F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 Setting the thread tensionTo Recall the Selected Patterns Sewing the Selected Patterns SewingDecorative Stitch Pattern Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Letter Stitch PatternBobbin Holder MaintenanceCleaning Hook Race and Feed DogProblem Cause Correction Helpful HintsMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0