Singer H74 instruction manual Smocking

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SMOCKING

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11 Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8") apart, across the area. It may be helpful to reduce the needle thread tension slightly, so that the bobbin thread may be drawn later to gather the fabric.

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22 Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.

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33 Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams.

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44 Pull out the gathering stitches.

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Contents Page Symbol Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Principal Parts of the Machine Function buttons see page 27/28/29 Machine Control ButtonsOperation buttons see page 24/25/26 Selection buttons see page 30/31 Alphabet LCD ScreenElongation MemoryPatterns Pattern ChartAlphabets Optional AccessoriesStandard Connecting the machine Connecting the Machine to the Power SourceBobbin winding Winding the BobbinWinding the Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the Upper Thread Using the Needle Threader Cutting the Thread Drawing UP the Lower ThreadTWO-STEP Presser Foot Lifter Adjusting Presser Foot PressureFoot control Starting SewingStart/stop button Thread Tension Changing the Presser Foot Application Needle Presser Foot Presser Foot ChartPlease Note Raise or Lower the Feed Dogs Replacing the NeedleOperation Buttons Reverse button Auto-lock button Needle up/down position button Function Buttons Function Buttons Twin needle button see Mirror button seeSelection Buttons Memory button Clear button Edit buttonFree arm Sewing TipsSewing corners ReverseSewing on heavy fabrics More FeaturesInstalling the extension table Zigzag Stitches Needle Position and Stitch LengthStretch Stitches Overcasting Stitches Using the overcasting footUsing the all purpose foot 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 Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionInserting a lapped zipper Narrow Hemming Rolled hem foot is an optional accessorySingle cording Triple cording CordingSatin Stitch Sewing EDGE/QUILTING Guide Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessoryGathering Gathering foot is an optional accessorySmocking Darning Free Motion SewingMonogramming EmbroideryWalking Foot Straight Stitch Foot Side CutterRoller Foot Edge Joining Foot Open TOE FootPiecing Foot NON-STICK Foot Invisible Zipper FootDecorative Topstitching FagotingScallop edging Scallop StitchScallop hem Elongation Mirror Image Regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out Using the Twin NeedleCombining patterns or letters MemoryAdding patterns or letters Clearing patterns or letters Editing patternsRecalling and sewing the memorized pattern Instruction animation message display Sewing machine is experiencing a problemReturn bobbin winder shaft to left Buzzer Sound Cleaning the hook MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the sewing machine surfaceMaintenance Problem Cause Correction Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Correction Reference Group patterns-50 Stitch Adjustment Reference ChartGroup patterns-10 Direct patterns Darning Group patterns-66 Auto 021H7A0101 Apr/11 Singer H74H74A/B5