Singer 1030 Creative Touch User Manual

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CHANGING PRESSER FEETSnap-on Presser FeetMost of the presser feet furnished with your machine snap on and off a common shank.1. Raise take-up lever t

The Even Feed Foot• Guide Even Feed foot into position from back of machine, making sure the movabie arm straddies the needie ciamp. Tighten

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operating machineCONNECTING MACHINEBefore plugging in your machine, be sure that the voitage and number of amperes indicated at the right end of

choosing needle and threadThe needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched. The table below is a practical guide to needle

threading the machineTHREADING• Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot to release the t

USING THE NEEDLE THREADERThe needle threader may be purchased separately at your local Singer Sewing Center.Thread the machine in the usual way up to

WINDING THE BOBBINYou will find a bobbin in place under the slide plate of your machine. (To open slide plate, simply draw it gently toward you.)

Removing BobbinOpen Slide Plate and Move Bobbin Latch to Leftchanging the bobbinREMOVING THE BOBBINRaise take-up lever to its highest position.1. Ope

Replacing a Wound BobbinREPLACING A WOUND BOBBINRaise take-up lever to its highest position.1. Open slide plate; move bobbin latch all the way to the

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adjusting machine to your fabricStraight-Stitch SettingsStitch-WidthDialNeedle-PositionRingSETTING CONTROLS1. Set pattern-selector release lever by tu

Regulating Needle-thread TensionREGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSIONThe tension dial reguiates the degree of tension on your needie thread and iets you s

Pin PlacementWhen Seam Guide is Usedsewing a seamPIN BASTINGPin basting is a time saver and can be used when you sew easy-to-handle fabric. Use fine p

STARTING THE SEAMAlways test-stItch seams on fabric scraps before stitching your garment. This will enable you to get the feel of handling the f

Using Guidelines /Stitching LineKEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHTTo keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guidelines on the plate. The numbers

CURVED SEAMS1. Use a short stitch for elasticity and strength. For example, if you use 12 stitches to the inch for straight seams,

FThow stitches are producedAll stitches are produced by discs. Fashion Stitch discs control the side-to-side movement of the needle; Flexi-St

SETTING PATTERN SELECTORTurn pattern-selector release lever to\ward you until It locks In place. Then turn pattern selector until pointer on p

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTHTo produce a zig-zag stitch, turn the stitch- width dial to any setting between 1 and 5. The higher the number, the wider

finding the beginning of a pattern unit when using a buiit-in stitchTo start stitching one of the built-in Fashion Stitch or Flexi-Stitch disc

interchangeable Fashion and Flexi-Stitch discsThe six Interchangeabie discs that come with your machine produce the stitches iilustrated beiow. Aii

Changing DiscsCHANGING DISCS1. Open console cover.2. Turn pattern-selector release lever clockwise until it locks in place. If lever fails to lock

By using a twin needle, you can produce simultaneously two parallel, closely spaced lines of straight or zig-zag stitching. Effective for

twin-needle stitch chartTo produce patterns at right, use settings, discs and accessories shown below.tSew this stitch with a paper backing.tI Vmt:Sti

^-r?\\n?iru U ViLfiJ !speed bastingSet Pattern Selector for Straight StitchingWith the basting stitch that is buiit into your sewing machine, you c

Speed basting requires a light needle-thread tension. When tension is correctly adjusted, stitches up to 1 inch long should lie flat in firm f

chainstitchingSingle-thread chainstitching looks like regular straight stlching on top but is a series of interlocking loops on the underside o

SEWING A CHAINSTITCH SEAMStitch: Straight i Stitch Width:Needle Position: As. stitch Length: 10 to 12only Take-up Lever: Thread Eyelet Bobbin-case Ins

Making a Thread Chain Start.PaperMaking a Thread ChainStay chains (sometimes calied French tacks), beit loops and chains for cording buttonholes, nor

Removing the StitchingREMOVING STITCHING FROM FABRICChainstitching can be removed smoothly and cleanly in seconds by freeing the last stitch formed

Needle in Groove of Button FootPull Needle Threads to Back of ButtonThread Shank CompletedbuttonsForming Thread Shank• Stitch: Plain Zig-Zag j• Stit

buttonholesFinished Edge of GarmentMost fabrics are suitable for machine- stitched buttonholes. If the suitability of the fabric is in doub

stitchLength^Nm I A/W\-^ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLESThe One-step Buttonhole Foot allows you tostitch complete buttonholes for buttons up to1 V2 inches In a s

Procedure• Place the button you intend to use on the button carrier of the one-step buttonhole foot and slide clamp toward back to secure bu

I /w\A-^^Nm I A/W\-^ftltllJbiJEfiAdjusting Stitch BataneeStitching Complete ButtonholesWhenever you make a buttonhole, be sure to stitch it all the wa

Adjusting Width of Button OpeningThe width of the button opening is regulated by the stitch-width dial.• To make button opening wider, turn diai very

rilìInserting Cord in One-step Buttonhole FootCORDED BUTTONHOLESCorded or raised buttonholes are made by stitching over a filler cord. Embr

8. SEWING THE PROFESSIONAL WAYconstruction detailsZIPPERSAt the notions counter in your Singer Sewing Center, you will find many different kinds

BLINDSTITCH HEMSWrong Side- of Fabric•-HemEdge-SoftFold-1/4'Creating Soft Fold j• Stitch: BMndstitch *• Stitch Width: 2 to 5 (depending on fabr

DARTSDarts can be made in the usual way on your sewing machine. That is, you begin stitching at the wide end of the dart, stitch to the point, and the

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sewing knit and stretch fabricWhen you sew stretch fabrics, double knits, tricot, jersey, and elastic, choose one of the stitch patterns that build

STARTING TO SEWUSING A FLEXI-STITCH PATTERNWhen using a Flexi-Stltch pattern, the forward- reverse stitching direction is controlled by the pattern di

straight Stretch StitchingStraight Stretch Stitch SeamWhen you use the straight stretch stitch (produced with either Feather ( J ) or Honeycom

Maxi-TopstitchingWhen you use the maxi-topstitch produced with Flexi-Stitch Disc 69, you can produce bold topstitching to enhance sporty ga

Overedged SeamOVEREDGED SEAMS• Stitch: Overedge Stretch ^• Stitch Width: 5 onlyt• Needle Position:• Stitch Length: 6 to 8• Stitch Balance: Equali

MOCK OVEREDGING• Stitch: Slant Overedge i Disc 76• Stitch Width: 5• Needle Position:/^• Stitch Length: 6• Stitch Balance: Equalized• Speed: MIN•

handling special fabricsMany fabrics, because of their construction or finish, demand special attention in sewing. Techniques used in st

FABRIC-HANDLING TABLEFABRICFINE KNITS tricot,jerseySPECIAL HANDLINGUse narrow overedged, double stitched, or French whipped seams — Hold thread ends

Binding a BianketTHE EVEN FEED FOOTThe Even Feed foot improves the feeding of fabrics that tend to stick, stretch, or siip whiie being sewn.

Sewing a Seam• stitch; Straight 1 or Piain Zig-Zag• Stitch Width: As needed• Needle Position:• Stitch Length: To suit appiication (see pages 50-51

stitch Length in FÍNE AreaAs Dial Is Turned, Stitches Close UpTension DialIncorrectCorrectAdjusting Thread Tensiondecorative touchesSATIN STITCHINGSat

APPLIQUEAppliqué adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own design, trace a simple outline f

FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERYIn free-motion embroidery, you control the direction and speed of fabric movement by means of an embroidery hoop. Sti

TOPSTITCHINGA practical, simple way to accent the lines of a dress or coat is to place one or more rows of stitching along collars, lapels, facing

keeping up appearancesDARNINGWorn or torn spots on children’s clothes, knits, and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickl

MENDINGREPLACING LINGERIE ELASTICMany stitch patterns are just as useful for mending as they are for creative sewing. The multi-stitch zig-zag

stitch centering• stitch: stitch desired• Stitch width; to suit application or fabric• Stitch length: to suit application or fabric• Zig-zag plate

Fabric handling, when sewing tubuiar and hard to reach garment areas, is simpiified when you convert your sewing machine to free-arm

BUTTONSSewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is no longer a task when the free-arm surface is used. Cuffs siip around the sewing surface without being

EDGE FINISHESThe free-arm surface makes it easy to finish sleeves, pant legs and waistlines. These circular garment areas rotate smoot

principal parts and what they do1. Console Cover protects against dust, Is hinged for easy access to controls.2. Stitch-balance Dial adjusts balance

DARNING AND MENDINGKnees, elbows and other areas of wear in children’s clothes, sweaters, jackets and shorts become readily accessible for darning, me

your personal measurementsThis chart will enable you to keep a record of your measurements. You will need the assistance of someone to help you to tak

L¡ i_'cleaning the machineCAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, disconnect power-line plug from electrical supply.Your machine will

changing the light bulbCAUTION; Before changing light bulb, make sure you have disconnected power-line plug from electrical outlet.When chan

performance checklistShould you encounter a sewing problem, review the sewing operation you are performing. If the problem persists, the following hi

special accessories for special jobsSewing Aids have been designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine and enable you t

INDEXAccessories... ... 2Adjusting Machine to Fabric... 1

Dear Customer:We recommend that for future reference you record the serial number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided.Refer to illustration a

•510accessoriesThe accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to heip you do many kinds of sewing easiiy and perfectiy.1. Tra

11. One-step Buttonhole Foot allows you to stitch complete buttonhole up to 1-1/2 inches in a single step. It determines the correct button