Singer S16 Securing a Seam / Reverse Stitching, Securing a Seam / Knotting the Threads

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Securing a Seam / Reverse Stitching

The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse stitch lever is pressed.

Secure the beginning and end of a seam by sewing in reverse for about 3/8”.

(1/4”)

(1/4”)

Securing a Seam / Knotting the Threads

Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the wrong side of fabric.

Tie the threads together. Trim the remaining threads.

Pivoting a Corner

Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of the seam.

Press the up/down needle button to sink needle in place.

Leave the needle down in the fabric and raise the presser foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction.

Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

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Contents S16 For Europe only For outside Europe except U.S.A and CanadaTable of Contents Machine Identification Name of PartsStandard Accessories Attatching Knee LifterGetting Ready to SEW Connecting Machine to Power SupplySteps To Turning Machine Power On Controlling Sewing Speed Speed Control LeverBobbin Winding Button Thread Cutter Button Stitch Length Adjustment DialUp/Down Needle Position Button Reverse Stitch LeverPresser Foot Lifter Presser Foot Pressure DialAttaching and Detaching Presser Foot Positioning thread spools Positioning Thread SpoolsTo remove the bobbin from the bobbin case Positioning thread on spool conesWinding a Bobbin Inserting a Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Case into the HookThreading the Needle Thread Using the Built in Needle Threader Bringing Up Bobbin Thread Thread and Needle Chart Changing the Needle To Check the Needle Adjusting Needle Thread Tension HOW to Balance Thread TensionsAdjusting Bobbin Thread Tension Balanced Needle Thread TensionHOW to SEW Test StitchingSecuring a Seam / Reverse Stitching Securing a Seam / Knotting the ThreadsPivoting a Corner Using Fabric Guide Narrow Hemming FootUsing the Darning / Embroidery Foot Using the Quarter Inch Foot with GuideCare & Maintenance Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog AreaOiling the Machine To remove Replacing the Light BulbReplacing the Light Bulb on the Underside of the Sewing Arm To replaceTroubleshooting Condition Cause Reference