Singer 18434 User Manual

5, 8, 10, 16 & 22 PATTERN SEWING MACHINESInstruction Manual

10CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLESIMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use only Singer* needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric,Thread and Needl

11CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT(B) (E) (J) (L)Your machine comes with the General PurposePresser Foot already attached. You can easily changeto any one of

12REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANKPresser feet with built-in shanks can be replaced asfollows:• Turn machine off.• Raise needle and presser foot.• Lo

13WINDING A BOBBINWinding a bobbin is quick and easy when you followthe directions below. Always wind the bobbin beforethreading the machine.• Push in

14THREADING THE MACHINEYour sewing machine is easily threaded. The clearthreading path helps you avoid threading errors.To thread your machine correct

15INSERTING A WOUND BOBBINTo insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below.• Raise presser foot.• Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in itshi

16RAISING THE BOBBIN THREADOnce the needle has been threaded and the bobbinplaced in the bobbin case, the bobbin thread must bebrought up through the

17SELECTING A PATTERNAll the patterns your machine is capable of sewing areillustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewingmachine.• If your ma

18SECTION 3STRAIGHT STITCHINGBefore beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric,Thread and Needle Table for the best needle andthread combination for

19SEWING A SEAMYou can sew seams easily and accurately when youfollow the suggestions below.BASTINGPin basting and hand basting are easy ways to maket

TABLE OF CONTENTSImportant Safeguards1. Getting to Know Your MachinePrincipal PartsAccessories2. Getting Ready to SewConnecting the Machine/Running th

20KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHTTo keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines onthe needle plate. The most commonly used line (1) isextended onto the slid

21FREE MOTION EMBROIDERYIn free motion embroidery, you sew without a presserfoot, and control the fabric with an embroidery hoop.RECOMMENDED SETTINGSS

22SECTION 4S P E C I A LS T I T C H E SThe Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practi-cal and decorative uses. In this section are reco

23PATTERNS CAPABILITY AND GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATIONButtonhole-Left SideButtonhole-BartackButtonhole-Right SideStraight StitchZig-ZagZig-Zag BlindstichMult

24ZIG-ZAG STITCHThe Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams,appliquÈing, monogramming or decorating.SEAM FINISHINGUse a zig-zag stitch to finish

25SATIN STITCHINGSatin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zagstitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery andappliques for a smooth, satin-li

26ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCHUse this Blindstitch when sewing hems and seams, orattaching lace and elastic.BLINDSTITCH HEMMING• Practice first on a scrap of m

27MULTI-STITCH ZIG ZAGMending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all bedone using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag.MENDING A TEAR• Trim ragged edges of

28"M" STITCH SANDCASTLEThese stitches can be used for stretch seams and dec-orative stitching.LACE TRIMLace trim may be added to blouses,

29CRESCENT STITCHCHINESE DYNASTY STITCH SOLID SCALLOP STITCH These stitches are ideal for borders, edges, smockingand embroidering.BORDER DESIGNBord

3CONGRATULATIONSYou are about to begin an adventure in creativity: Youare going to sew! And, you are going to sew with oneof the easiest to use machin

30ARROW STITCHBUNTING STITCH PRIVET STITCHThese stitches are decorative and secure finish toseams, pleats and pockets it can also be used as abord

31WIZARD STITCHRANDOM RIC-RAC STITCHThese stitches can be used for appliquÈing, joining patchworkor forming decorative hems on bed and table linens.H

32STRETCH OVEREDGE STITCHWith this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. Itis also ideal for finishing seams, hems and facings requirin

33R I C - R A CSTRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHThis is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used fort o p s t i t c h i n g .TO P S T I T C H I N G• S

34ROAD RUNNER STITCHFAGOTING STITCHUse these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork orstrengthening seams.This is an open, lacy stitch used to join

35HONEYCOMB STITCHUse the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending andsewing stretch fabrics.S M O C K I N GSmocking is decorative stitching across even

36SLANT OVEREDGE STITCHS E A G U L LS T I T C HWith these stitches you can stitch and finish a seam in onestep. It is also ideal for edging and appliq

37SECTION 5FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLINGYour machine makes buttonholes in four easy steps.• You never need to move the fabric or reposition theneedle.• Alway

38Step 3• Select Buttonhole Stitch • Make four or five stitches, ending at point (5).• Raise needle.Step 4• Select Buttonhole Stitch • Stitch up to po

39SECTION 6CARING FOR YOUR MACHINEREMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASECAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine,remove plug from the socket outl

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed including the following:Read all instructions

40REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION:• Before changing light bulb, make sure you haveremoved plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replacethe fac

41CLEANING THE MACHINEYour machine is designed to give you many years ofdependable service. To ensure this reliability, take afew minutes to keep the

42PERFORMANCE CHECKLISTWhen sewing difficulties occur, look back through thismanual to make sure you are correctly following theinstructions. If you s

43ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIESAdditional Accessories for your sewing machine areavailable at your sewing center.1. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam allowance

44Fabric, Thread and Needle Table• The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.• The table below is a pract

5Safety Instructions continued...• Never operate the machine with any air openingsblocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machineand foot controller

6Principal Parts1. Hand Wheel provides a means for raisingor lowering the needle.2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbinwith thread quickly and easi

7Principal Parts Continued...14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of machine, letsyou raise and lower presser foot.15. Thread Cutter24. Electrical Pow

8ACCESSORIESThe accessories for your machine are designed tosimplify many of your sewing projects.1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and PresserFoot

9SECTION 2GETTING READY TO SEWCONNECTING THE MACHINEBefore plugging in your machine, be sure that the volt-age and number of cycles indicated on the e