Singer 14T968DC Professional 5 Workbook Part 2 User Manual

Chapter 7:

7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and plac

 Thread Chainstitch Looper with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the te

4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate e

 Thread Right Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Conti

 Thread Middle Cover needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Th

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue b

 Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the l

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the forward slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Cont

 Press a 3” hem into a woven home decorator fabric.  Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position.  Position the fabric

Chapter 14: Three-Thread Rolled Hem

3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull th

Three-Thread Rolled Hem The Rolled Hem Stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, and some garments. It is suitable for

ATD: Auto Tension Dial “C” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” Not Threaded Right Cover St

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial

 Install the Knife Cover.  Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even th

Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 6  Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. I

3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the

7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the ba

4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower

Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 10 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thr

10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader.

 Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by sl

 Align a piece of lightweight fabric so that the fabric’s edge is being slightly trimmed by the knife.  Sew.

Chapter 15: Additional Presser Feet

Additional Presser Feet page 1 BLIND HEM FOOT The Blind Hem Foot is used for h

Additional Presser Feet page 2 CORDING FOOT The Cording Foot is used for sewi

Additional Presser Feet page 3 ELASTIC FOOT The Elastic Foot is used for inserting elastic into a seam. It can be used for swimwear

BEADING FOOT The Beading Foot is used for sewing on beads, sequins, pearls and thick cord. Machine Preparation • Differe

Additional Presser Feet page 4 TAPING FOOT The Taping Foot is used for inserting a tape into seams that will stretch easily. In

SHIRRING FOOT The Shirring Foot is used for shirring or gathering. Use it on home decorating accessories or clothing. This foot provide

3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along

 Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left ne

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue

 Fold ribbing lengthwise.  Place ribbing on top of fleece.  Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims both

Chapter 8: Four-Thread Safety Stitch

Four-Thread Safety Stitch This stitch is an alternative to the Five-Thread Safety Stitch. It offers the same type of Two-Thread Chainstitch. Ho

ATD: Auto Tension Dial “I” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Orange) Threaded Right C

Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch The Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch is stronger than the Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock

Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 3  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “I”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”.  Engage Upper Knife.

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Di

 Install the Knife Cover.  Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper, causes the looper to move when sewing

Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 6  Engage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. I

Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 7 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until

Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 8 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread.

4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½”) from the

6. Place the thread through threading guide  and . 7. Continue threading guides , ,  and . 8. Thread the looper e

Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 11 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under t

 Thread Middle Cover Stitch with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Th

ATD: Auto Tension Dial “A” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” Not Threaded Right Cover St

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by

 Place two pieces of broadcloth right sides together.  Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trim

Chapter 9: Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide This stitch is a combination of a Two-Thread Chainstitch and a Three-Thread Overlock Stitch. It is suitable for wo

Needles: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “B” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Orange) Thr

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 3  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “B”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”.  Engage

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Widt

 Install the Knife Cover.  Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewin

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 6  Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper.

3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along th

Sweatshirt sample Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3

7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the

4. While holding the thread, firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the low

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 10 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Pos

 Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension d

4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge

 Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the foward slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continu

 Thread Middle Cover stitch needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue b

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 17  Place two pieces of home decorative fabric, right sides together.  Al

Chapter 10: Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow This stitch is a combination of a Two-Thread Chainstitch and a Three-Thread Overlock Stitch. It is suitable for

Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “A” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Orange) Threaded

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 3  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “A”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”.  Eng

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width

 Install the Knife Cover.  Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewin

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 6  Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the

3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the

7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the ba

4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Di

Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 10 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Pos

 Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension dis

4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge.

 Thread Right Overedge needle with regualar overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right

5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle cla

3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread a

6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the need

 Place two pieces of terrycloth right sides together.  Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly tr

Chapter 11: Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Narrow

Cover Hem Narrow This professional Cover Hem is a necessary requirement for today’s sewing. The stitch is often seen in ready-to-wear ga

 Install the Knife Cover.  Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing.

ATD: Auto Tension Dial “K” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Blue) Threaded Right

Cover Hem Narrow  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “K”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2.5”.  Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will no

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial

 Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provides a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can only be used when the

 Thread Chainstitch Looper with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tens

4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge

 Thread Middle Cover needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Threa

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by

 Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the l

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the forward slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Contin

 Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engage

 Press a 1” hem into a knit fabric.  Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position.  Position the fabric right side up a

Chapter 12: Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Wide

Cover Hem Wide This professional Cover Hem stitch is a necessary requirement for today’s sewing. The stitch is often seen in ready-to-wear

ATD: Auto Tension Dial “H” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Nee-dle “D” Not Threaded Right Cov

Double Chain Stitch  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “H”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”.  Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial

 Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provides a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can only be used when t

 Thread Chainstitch Looper with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the te

4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge

 Thread Right Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Conti

 Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the l

5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the front slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by sl

 Press a 1” hem into a knit fabric.  Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position.  Position the fabric right side up and u

Chapter 13: Triple Cover Hem Stitch

Triple Cover Hem This innovative stitch provides a very wide 5.6 mm professional and creative triple topstitch to sewing projects. Three needles

ATD: Auto Tension Dial “J” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Nee-dle “D” (Blue) Threaded Righ

 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “J”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”.  Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabri

 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial

 Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provides a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can only be used when t