Singer 384.18024 (Sold at Sears) User Manual

Owner's Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'instructionsSINGERSewing Machine Máquina de Coser Machine à CoudreModel, Modelo, Modèle 3

Presser Foot Types• Zigzag foot (Foot A)Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching.For: Striaght stitch (Page 38)Topstitching (Page 40)Basic

Horizontal spool pin0 Spool pin @ Large spool holder @ Small spool holderLift up the spool pin ©. Place a spool of thread on the spool pi

Bobbin winding® For horizontal spool pin (@) For additional spool pin |T] Pull the handwheel out to the right.[2I Draw thread from the spool.[3] Guide

• Inserting the bobbin0 End of thread ® Notch @ Notch©Threading chartm Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwis

Threading the Machine• Threading the machine* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise.* Rai

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch • Correct tension© Needle thread (Top thread)© Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)@ To loosen © To tigh

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag StitchFor an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top si

stitch Selector (how to select stitches)Raise the needle and turn the stitch selector until the red indication is below the desired stitch.® Stitch se

Stitch Length Control(how to adjust the stitch length)Turn the stitch length control until the desired number is shown at the indicating mark.(Set the

STRAIGHT STITCHESStraight Stitch0 Stitch selector;© Stitch width:© Stitch length:© Needle thread tension:® Presserfoot A:® Presser foot H (option): S

TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...5WARRANTY...8-9GET

Turn a Square Corner0 Cornering guideTo turn a square corner 5/8”(1.6cm) from the fabric edge.1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the h

Quilting© Stitch selector: 6 to 8@ Stitch width: 6.5@ Stitch length: 1.5 to 4© Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 ® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (I I

Darning© Stitch selector: 6 to 8@ Stitch width; 6.5@ Stitch length: Any© Needle thread tension: 2 to 6® Presser foot F; Satin stitch foot® Pressu

Overcasting Stitch© Stitch selector: 5@ Stitch width: 5 to 6.5® Stitch length: 1 to 2® Needle thread tension: 3 to 8® Presser foot A: Zigzag fo

straight Stretch® Stitch selector:@ Stitch width:@ Stitch length:@ Needle thread tension: (D Presser foot A:® Presser foot H(option):6 to 8 6.5S.S.

Overcast Stretch Stitching0 Stitch selector: 90 Stitch width: 3 to 6.50 Stitch length: S.S. (stretch stitch position)0 Needle thread tension: 2 to

33 to 6.5S.S. (stretch stitch position)Elastic Stretch Stitch® Stitch selector:(D Stitch width; d) Stitch length:® Needle thread tension; 3 to 6 (5) P

Attaching Walking Foot (Option)The “walking foot” is a piece of equipment that helps fabric feed more smoothly. With this foot, fabric can sewn withou

Blind Hem Stitch(T) stitch selector; 9(g) Stitch width: 2 to 3(3) Stitch length: 1 to 3@ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6(D Presser foot G: Blind he

DECORATIVE STITCHESLace Work0 Stitch selector; @ Stitch width:0 Stitch length:92to310 Needle thread tension; 1 to 4 ® Presser foot A: Zigzag footLa

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSYour sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.Read all instructions before using this sewing mac

Shell Stitch0 Stitch selector; 10@ Stitch width; 3 to 6.5(3) Stitch length; 2 to 3@ Needle thread tension; 4 to 9® Presser foot F; Satin stitch

Fagoting Stitch(T) Stitch selector 110) Stitch width; 5 to 6.5(D Stitch length: 0.5 to 20 Top thread tension: 3 to 8© Presser foot A: Zigzag foot

Smocking© Stitch selector:4@ Stitch width: 3 to 6.5@ Stitch length:S.S. (stretch stitch position)@ Needle thread tension:2 to 6© Presser foot A: Zigza

Decorative Stretch Patterns@ stitch selector:(2) Stitch width:(3) Stitch length:0 Needle thread tension: 0 Presser foot A:0 Presser foot F:1, 12to

BUTTONHOLE STITCHESAutomatic Buttonhole(T) stitch selector: []@ Stitch width: 3 to 6.5(3) Stitch length: c'";'// zone0 Needle threa

® Mark for placement of buttonhole (?) Starting point (D Slider® There shoud be no gap.® Spring holder ® DifferenceDraw both threads to the left under

If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole.If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, lengthen the b

• Corded ButtonholeUse the same procedure as automatic buttonhole.* Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used.With the buttonhole

Manual Buttonhole (Option)0 stitch selector: D@ Stitch width; 3 to 6.5@ Stitch length: zone® Needle thread tension: 2 to 6(D Presserfoot B (option

ADDITIONAL STITCHESSatin Stitch0 stitch selector: 5@ Stitch Width; 2 to 6.5® Stitch length: 0.5 to 10 Needle thread tension: 3 to 80 Presser foot

WARRANTYFULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIPFor 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, rep

Applique© Stitch selector: 5@ Stitch width: 2 to 6.5@ Stitch length: 0.5 to 1® Needle thread tension: 2 to 6® Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot®

Button Sewing0 Stitch selector: 5© Stitch width: 2 to 6.5© Stitch length: Any0 Needle thread tension: 2 to 6© Presser foot A: Zigzag foot© Feed

CARE OFYOUR MACHINENOTE:* Unplug the machine.* Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section.* Do not store the machine in a hi

Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed DogsUnplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. Remove the screw on the left side of the n

TroubleshootingrCondition CauseReferenceThe needle thread1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 28breaks.2. The needle thread tension is

Fabric, 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

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Cabinets and Tote bagsA full line of sewing machine cabinets and Tote bags are available through the RSOS catalog at your

Available Accessories and AttachmentsAll parts listed may be ordered from any Sears store or service center.Only use Sears parts for this sewing machi

GETTING READY TO SEWConnecting Machine to Power Supply® Power supply plug @ Power switch@ Outlet ® Machine socket® Machine plug ® Light bulbBefore

Pressure Adjusting Lever(T) Pressure adjusting leverThe pressure adjusting lever should be set at “3” for regular sewing.Reduce pressure t

Changing Needle© Needle clamp screw © Needle clamprn Turn off the power switch.Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel count