Singer H74 instruction manual Thread Tension

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THREAD TENSION

-Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To decrease the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.

-Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. However, 90% of all sewing will be between the "3" and "5" ("4" is the basic setting).

-For decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

Surface	11 Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

Reverse side

Upper thread

1Bobbin thread

Surface

Reverse side

	Upper thread
2	Bobbin thread
2

22 Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number.

Surface

Reverse side

Upper thread

3Bobbin thread

Surface

Reverse side

Upper thread

4Bobbin thread

33 Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number.

44 Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.

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Contents Page Symbol Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Principal Parts of the Machine Machine Control Buttons Operation buttons see page 24/25/26Function buttons see page 27/28/29 Selection buttons see page 30/31 LCD Screen AlphabetMemory ElongationPattern Chart PatternsAlphabets Accessories StandardOptional Connecting the Machine to the Power Source Connecting the machineWinding the Bobbin Bobbin windingWinding the Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the Upper Thread Using the Needle Threader Drawing UP the Lower Thread Cutting the ThreadAdjusting Presser Foot Pressure TWO-STEP Presser Foot LifterStarting Sewing Start/stop buttonFoot control Thread Tension Changing the Presser Foot Presser Foot Chart Application Needle Presser FootPlease Note Replacing the Needle Raise or Lower the Feed DogsOperation Buttons Reverse button Auto-lock button Needle up/down position button Function Buttons Function Buttons Mirror button see Twin needle button seeSelection Buttons Edit button Memory button Clear buttonSewing Tips Sewing cornersReverse Free armMore Features Installing the extension tableSewing on heavy fabrics Needle Position and Stitch Length Zigzag StitchesStretch Stitches Using the overcasting foot Using the all purpose footOvercasting Stitches Blind Hems Button Sewing Buttonhole Sewing Lightly hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing 17 B-18 19 B-20 B-21 22 B-23 B-24 25 B-26 Making corded buttonholes BAR Tack Stitch Eyelet Stitch Darning Stitch 2mm Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperInserting a lapped zipper Rolled hem foot is an optional accessory Narrow HemmingCording Single cording Triple cordingSatin Stitch Sewing Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessory EDGE/QUILTING GuideGathering foot is an optional accessory GatheringSmocking Free Motion Sewing DarningEmbroidery MonogrammingWalking Foot Side Cutter Roller FootStraight Stitch Foot Open TOE Foot Piecing FootEdge Joining Foot Invisible Zipper Foot NON-STICK FootFagoting Decorative TopstitchingScallop Stitch Scallop hemScallop edging Elongation Mirror Image Using the Twin Needle Regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried outMemory Combining patterns or lettersAdding patterns or letters Editing patterns Clearing patterns or lettersRecalling and sewing the memorized pattern Sewing machine is experiencing a problem Instruction animation message displayReturn bobbin winder shaft to left Buzzer Sound Maintenance Cleaning the screenCleaning the sewing machine surface Cleaning the hookMaintenance Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Correction Reference Stitch Adjustment Reference Chart Group patterns-10 Direct patternsGroup patterns-50 Darning Group patterns-66 Auto 021H7A0101 Apr/11 Singer H74H74A/B5