Singer 1280 User Manual

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2. Getting Ready to SewChoosing and Changing AccessoriesCAUTION: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles

Removing and Replacing the Button f=bot and Presser Foot Shank• Raise needle to highest poshion oy turning the hand wheel toward you.* Raise

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NOTE: Remove bobbin if it contains thread in orderto prevent thread being caught when plate is replaced.• Raise needle to highest position by t

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Fabric, ThreadThe needie and thread you choose wiB depend upon the fabric to be stitched. The needle should be tine enough to preve

and Needle TableThe eye of the needie must be large enough for me thread to pass through it freely: too tme a needle will cause th

Operating MachineConnecting MachineBefore plugging in your machine, be sure that the volt* age and number of cycles indicated on the

Instruction Book for the Singer' Sewing MachineFor Treadie Macitine OwnersTo adjust your machirte for treadie sewing, loosen hand whee

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The Bobbin ThreadWinding the BobbinPreparation Steps1. Raise the presser foot and turn hand wheei toward you until needle is in highest position.Z

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Threading the Bobbin Case1 Hold bobbin $0 tha* thread unwinds in direction shown, and insert bobbin m bobbin case.2. Puli thread mto notch A \n bobbi

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Threading the Machine♦ Place spool of thread on horizontal spool pin A. If spool being used has a thread retaining slit B, it shoul

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Raising the Bobbin ThreadHold needie thread iightiy with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you until the needle enters plateContinu

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3. straight StitchingSetting SelectorsBefore you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel to

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Needle Thread TensionHaving selected the correct needle and thread combination for the fabric being used, it nsay be necessary to adjust the

Sewing a Seam1 Select straight stitch and set the stitch length dial on desired setting. Raise presser foot. Puii thread back under

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ApplicationsDarning with an Embroidery Hoop♦ Needle Position: i** Stitch Width: jT| I I 1 1♦ Stitch Length; 0• No Presser Foot• Snap-in Feed Cove

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zipper InsertionHow the zspper is inserted wíü depend on the type ot garment and the location of the zipper. With the adjustable zspper toot, you w:i

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4. Basic Zig-Zag StitchingVvVvW/vVv^Setting SelectorsSet the stitch pattern seiector on the colour bar that matches the cotour of the z

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Satin StitchingWnen you w!$h to p'ocuce a sat;n stitch, nnake a test sample first so you can adjust stitch length and thread t

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Stitch UsageThe stitch most commonly used in apo^^dué is a pia^n zig-zag. Cioseiy spaced to form a satin stitch. The Width of this

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Zig-Zag Seam FinishesSeam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel There are

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5. Pattern StitchingSelecting a StitchSetting Stitch Pattern Group Selector1. Rotate the pattern group seiector until the orange frame is b

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stitch Pattern GroupsThere are two kinds of stitch patterns built into your machine: Fashion Stitch patterns A and FlexhStitch patterns

Your IVIachfne1. Spool Pin and Spool Holder2. Thread Guide Post3. Thread Gul6es4 Bobbin Winder Tension Disc5. Take-Up Lever6. Thread Guides7. Fa

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Adjusting Stitches for Stretch FabricsGuiding and Supporting FabricMost fabrics of stretch or knit construction need only to be guided in

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Biindstitch HemsBHndstitcning provides a durable hem fsnisn that i$ almost mvssibie, While :t is best suited to straight or slightly

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Ladder SeamThe biindsthcn iadder searri ;s partcu^ahy apDropnate for КПП and stretch tabrscs И ss юеа1 for stretcnaoie construction seanns. and edge

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Construction Stitches Mufti-Stitch Zig-ZagThe muiti-stitch zig-zag is an extremeiy versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join, or reinforce without

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iyiy!tl* *Stitcli Zig-Zag Bar TacksWith the multi-stitch zig-zag you can make strong bar tacks. Multi-stitch zig-zag bar tacks are effec

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Patchwork Quilting!7ìì* Pattern Group: (Blue)• Needle Position: iM ^• Stitch Width: ; I I l[i]♦ Stitch Length: .5 to 1♦ Genera: purpose needle pl

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Decorative StitchingYour sewing machine has several stitches which are purely decorative. These versatile stitches allow you to add ima

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MonogramsMany decorative stitch patterns can be used for rr-on- ograms and motifs—to add a persona! touch to a biouse coilar, for e

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6. Buttonholes and ButtonsButtonholes can be made easily wch the manua: tour* step method. Before sewjng on your garm^ent. always make

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Vertical buttonholes C are placed so that the centre line A of the garment is in the centre of the buttonhole, as shown,♦ Mark the ends of

AccessoriesThe accessories provided wsth your sewing ciachioe are designed to neip you do many kinds ot sewing easiiy,1, Transparent B

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Four-Step ButtonholingThe tour dsai setiinqs for dunonhonog are iocated on the sthcn length selector. As you turnone dsai tor each steo, you' rr^

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Balancing the ButtonholeStitch density on the ieft and right sides of the button- hole may be balanced by adjusting the buttonhole b

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ButtonsMost fiat buttons can be sewn quickiy and easily using the zig-zag stitch.• Pattern Group:: Sj|j| (8iue)• Needle Position: L ¡X! Jl• Stit

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7. Cariog for Your MachineCleaning the MachineCAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, discon nect the power hne plug from the socket outlet.Per:odica:

To clean y andoH ® the front intenor of machine, remove screw from face piate. With a soft cioth or Hnt brush, clean and oil po

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Removing and Repiacing Bobbin CaseCAUTION; Before removing bobbin case, disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet.IMPORTANT:

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CAüTtON: Before changing íighí bulb wake sure you have disconnected power fine plug from socket outlet This machine is designed to use a

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Twin-needie sewsng capabiHty has been built into this sewing machine. With the purchase of a No, 2025 twin-needle, you may sew two rows of sti

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9. Home Service HintsWhenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that explain the operation

Fabric Does Not Feed Properly® Make sure presser foot is cor- rectlyattachedtomachine... , see page 12,13• Make sure stitch length dial

AccessoriesAí^iique...SoqqsnW'irvdinq...Boquín CaseRemoving . ...Threading ...

8. Special Purpose Foot, Use this for ali kinds of decorative stitching«9. Snap-in Feed Cover for button sewing, free- motion work and