Singer 1036 Creative Touch User Manual

cpennveiDUCHfashion machine 1036DELUXE FREE-ARM, STRETCH STITCH SEWING MACHINE

2. GETTING READY TO SEWCONNECTING MACHINEBefore plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of amperes indicated at the right en

Jstyle 2020 Regular NeedleneedlesnStyle 2025 Twin-NeedleStyle 2045 Ball PointYellow Band NeedleTo Hold Small TubesTo Hold Small SpoolsTo Hold Large Sp

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

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 iever 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

3. TIPS ON STRAIGHT STITCHINGadjusting machine to your fabricStraight-Stitch SettingsNeedle-PositionRingSETTING CONTROLS1. Set pattern-selector rele

Regulating Needle-thread TensionREGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSIONThe tension dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle thread and lets 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-handie fabric. Use fine p

enjoy carefree sewing!CONGRATULATIONS . . .You are about to discover the pleasure of sewing with your new Creative Touch* sewing machine by SINGER. We

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 GuidelinesMil \543 ^ 3456 : \Stitching Line-t.-1/2" 3/4" 5/8 ”KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHTTo keep the seann straight, use one of t

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

4. ALL ABOUT ZIG-ZAG STITCHINGhow stitches are producedAll stitches are produced by discs. Fashion Stitch discs control the side-to-side

SETTING PATTERN SELECTORTurn pattern-selector release lever toward you until it locks in place. Then turn pattern selector until pointer

Adjusting WidthADJUSTING STITCH WIDTHTo produce a zig-zag stitch, turn the stitch- width dial to any setting between 1 and 5. The higher the nu

adjusting stitch balancewhen using Flexi-Stitch patternsWhen using a Flexi-Stitch pattern, you may need to adjust the stitch-balance dial to cor

5. TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHINGBy using a twin needle, you can produce simultaneously two parallel, closely spaced lines of straight or zig-zag s

twin-needle stitch chartTo produce patterns at right, use settings, discs and accessories shown below.tSew this stitch with a paper backing.\I%I‘Vc<

6. BUTTONS AND BUTTONHOLESbuttonsAttaching a ButtonPull Needle Threads to Back of ButtonThread Shank CompletedForming Thread Shank• Stitch: Plain Zig

Overedge stretch stitch on a stretchy knitSew like a pro with yourCPffl71\€ TOUCH'Fashion machine 103ÓDelicate zig-zag stitching on satinFlawless

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

stitch Pattern3Stitch / LengthI A/w\-^ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLESThe One-step Buttonhole Foot allows you tostitch complete buttonholes for buttons up to1-1/2

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

Adjusting Stitch LengthAdjusting Stitch BalanceStitching Complete ButtonholesWhenever you make a buttonhole, be sure to stitch it all the way around (

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

step 2Inserting Cord in One-step Buttonhole FootCORDED BUTTONHOLESCorded or raised buttonholes are made by stitching over a filler cord. Em

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

BLINDSTITCH HEMS Basting (Optional)Hem Edge.1/2"Wrong Side- of FabricCreating Soft Fold*-HemEdge-SoftFoid-1/4"• Stitch: Blindstitch• Stit

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

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

CONTENTSPage1. Getting to Know Your Machine... 1

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

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH SEAMWhen you use the straight stretch stitch (produced with either Feather ( ) or Honeycomb( ^ ) pattern at stitch wid

FAGOTING• stitch: Featherstitch ^• Stitch Width: 5• Needie Position:• Stitch Length: 6 to8 (in yeilowarea)• Speed: MIN• Zig-Zag Piate• Zig-Zag FootThe

Overedged SeamOVEREDGED SEAMS• Stitch; Overedge Stretch ^• Stitch Width; 5• Needle Position;• Stitch Length; 6 to 8• Stitch Balance; Equalized• Speed;

MOCK OVEREDGING• stitch: Overedge Stretch Stitch• Stitch Width; 5• Needle Position:• Stitch Length: (in yellow area)• Stitch Balance: Equalized•

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

FABRIC-HANDLING TABLEFABRIC SPECIAL HANDLINGSTITCHLength-TypeNEEDLEStyle-SizeMACHINEACCESSORIESFINE KNITS-tricot,jerseyUse narrow overedged, double st

Stitch Length in FINE 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 from a

FREE’MOTION EMBROIDERYMonogramming with Plain Zig-Zag PatternFree-Motion EmbroideryIn free-motion embroidery, you control the direction and spe

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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

8. FREE-ARM SEWINGFabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified when you convert your machine to

SLEEVESFree-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of stitching a sleeve. The armhole rotates smoothly under the needle so that you can place st

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

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

9. CARING FOR YOUR SEWING MACHINEcleaning the machineWith a fine cord or multiple strands of thread, clean;CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, dis

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

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

10. SEWING AIDSspecial accessories for special jobsSewing Aids have been designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine and enable

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

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INDEXAccessories... 2Adjusting Machine to Fabric... 12Appliqué

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

Make Your Sewing Easier,Faster and Professional Looking!RUFFLES;5-NAR®\^ HEM r1 ’CJJtLTINGr'Frilly ruffles, narrow hems, luxurious quilting, and

Jnnj V V VaccessoriesThe accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily.1. Transparent

8. Blindstitch Hem Guide. Use this with the zig-zag foot to position and guide the hem.9. Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twin-needle

Changing One-Piece Presser FootCHANGING PRESSER FEETSnap-on Presser FeetMost of the presser feet furnished with yourmachine snap on and off a common s