Singer H74 instruction manual Gathering foot is an optional accessory

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GATHERING

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* The gathering foot is an optional accessory.

Gathered fabric

Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gathering foot.

Place fabric to be gathered under the presser foot.

Sew a row of stitching. The stitches will automatically cause the fabric to gather.

Adjust the upper thread tension dial to achieve the amount of fullness desired. Less tension will result in softer gathers, more tension will result in fuller gathers.

The stitch length dial can also be used to adjust fullness. The longer the stitch length setting is, the more fullness that is achieved in the gathers.

Gather and attach fabric in one step

Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on the bottom.

When using the slot, you can gather the bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as the waistband on a dress bodice.

-Remove the presser foot holder and attach gathering foot.

-Place the fabric to be gathered with right side up under the foot.

-Place top layer of the fabric right side down in the slot.

-Guide the two layers as illustrated.

N o t e : W h e n t e s t i n g m a c h i n e f o r adjustments to achieve desired fullness, work with 10" increments of the fabric, trims or elastic. This makes it easier to determine the adjustments and how much change is needed for your project. Always test on your project fabric and on the same grainline as will be used in your finished project.

Note: Sew slow to medium speed for better fabric control.

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Contents Page Symbol Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Principal Parts of the Machine Operation buttons see page 24/25/26 Machine Control ButtonsFunction buttons see page 27/28/29 Selection buttons see page 30/31 LCD Screen AlphabetMemory ElongationPattern Chart PatternsAlphabets Standard AccessoriesOptional 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 LifterStart/stop button Starting SewingFoot 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 buttonReverse Sewing TipsSewing corners Free armInstalling the extension table More FeaturesSewing on heavy fabrics Needle Position and Stitch Length Zigzag StitchesStretch Stitches Using the all purpose foot Using the overcasting 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 Roller Foot Side CutterStraight Stitch Foot Piecing Foot Open TOE FootEdge Joining Foot Invisible Zipper Foot NON-STICK FootFagoting Decorative TopstitchingScallop hem Scallop StitchScallop 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 Cleaning the sewing machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the hookMaintenance Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Correction Reference Group patterns-10 Direct patterns Stitch Adjustment Reference ChartGroup patterns-50 Darning Group patterns-66 Auto 021H7A0101 Apr/11 Singer H74H74A/B5