Singer 7442 instruction manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Machine identification ------------------------------------------------	6	- 7
Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------	8	- 9
Setting up your machine ----------------------------------------	10 - 11
Spool pins ----------------------------------------------------------	12 - 13
Presser foot lifter, Darning plate ------------------------------	12 - 13
Converting to free-arm sewing --------------------------------	12 - 13
Winding the bobbin -----------------------------------------------	14 - 15
Threading the bobbin thread -----------------------------------	16 - 17
Threading the top thread ----------------------------------------	18 - 19
Using automatic needle threader --------------------------	20 - 21
Picking up bobbin thread ---------------------------------------	22 - 23
Needle, thread and fabric chart -------------------------------	24 - 25
Adjusting top thread tension -----------------------------------	26 - 27
Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------	26 - 27
Control panel function -------------------------------------------	28 - 29
Reverse Operation Switch --------------------------------------	30 - 31

2. STARTING TO SEW

Quick reference table of stitch length and width ----------	32 - 33
Straight stitching ---------------------------------------------------	34 - 37
Inserting zippers and piping
Hand-look quilt stitch --------------------------------------------	36 - 37
Zigzag stitching ----------------------------------------------------	38 - 39
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
Blindhem stitch ----------------------------------------------------	40 - 41
Multi-stitch zigzag -------------------------------------------------	42 - 43

Stretch stitches ----------------------------------------------------	44 - 51
Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch,
Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Blanket stitch,
Ladder stitch, Star stitch, Slant pin stitch,
Slant overedge stitch, Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch,
Double overlock stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch
Decorative embroidery designs -------------------------------	52 - 53
Tips on design stitching
Continuous patterns ---------------------------------------------	54 - 55
Sewing on a button -----------------------------------------------	54 - 55
Sewing a buttonhole ---------------------------------------------	56 - 61
Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes

3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning hook area and feed dogs -------------------------- 61 - 63

4. OTHER INFORMATION

Satin stitch foot, Twin needle, --------------------------------- 64 - 65

Straight Stitch Needle Position

5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST ------------------------ 66 - 67

For European version

Dimensions: 432 mm × 182 mm × 310 mm

Mass of the equipment: 7.5 kg

Rated Voltage: 230V ~

Rated Frequency: 50Hz

Rated input: 70W

Rated ambient temperature: 15 - 35°C

Acoustic noise level: less than 70db(A)

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