Singer 771 Touch & Sew II User Manual

Changing the NeedleNEEDLESThe needle you use should be straight to ensure perfect stitch formation and needle penetration through the

straight stitch foot Is used with the straight stitch needle plate when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control Use for:•

Changing Snap^on Presser Feetpress Toe Upward for Rerr.ovaiof New Presser Foot under Shank \, Lower Presser Bar and Press Down on Screw; to Secure Ne

NEEDLE PLATESGeneral purpose needle plate, in place in your machine, can be used with all presser feet.Straight stitch needle plate f

threading the machinePlace spool or tube of thread on horizontal spool pin. If spool has a retaining slit, the slit should be placed

WINDING THE BOBBINPush-button bobbin winding wiO make your sewing go faster than ever before — whether you are using a lot of one k

Wmdirsg Steps1. Press bobbin push button to the left to engage it in winding position.2. Wrap thread around pressar foot screw, and hold end of thre

how to start sewingHow you begin to sew after winding a bobbin depends on whether your stitching is to start at or away from the edge o

Removing BobbinOpen Slide Plate and Raise Latch/ ^ f. V ' V -X/ / / ; ' ’Vf^--:-. Ч Ч/ / / ,/Lift Out BobbinReplacing Empty Bobbin...

/0':4K7r>/fVVi/^ / / Insert BobbinClose Slide Plate/ "oReplacing a Wound BobbinREPLACING A WOUND BOBBINRaise needle to Its highest posi

<iTDeluxe Zig-Zag Sewirig Machine by SINGERCongratulaiions...You are about to discover the wonderfui pleasure of sewing with your new T

3. STRAIGHT STITCHING1 :... 4. -; ADials Set for Straight StitchingStraight Stitch Foot and Needle PlatePattern: Straight Stitch Needie Position: A S

adjusting for your fabricSETTING STITCH LENGTHThe stitch-controi dial regulates the length of both straight and zig-zag stitches. The num

Needle-Thread TensionREGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSIONThe tension dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle thread. Set it ac

sewing a seamPIN BASTINGPin basting is a time saver and can be used In place of hand basting when you are straight stitching seams in easy-to-h

starting a SeamStitching a SeamGuiding and Supporting FabricApplying Gentle TensionApplying Firm TensionSTARTING A SEAM1. With presser foot raised

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHTTo keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guidelines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance, in

CURVED SEAMS1. Use a fairly short stitch for elasticity and strength. For example, if you use a medium stitch length for straight seams

4. ALL ABOUT ZIG-ZAG STITCHiiyGtwo kinds of zig-zag stitchesThe zig-zag stitches built into your machine include basic zig-zag stitches and

adjusting dialsSETTING PATTERN DIALBefore moving the dial, make sure buttonhole dial is in OFF position and needle is above fabric.Push

Adjusims Width of DesignADJUSTING WIDTH OF DESIGNBefore moving dial, make sure needle is above the fabric.To produce a zig-zag stitch, turn the

CONTENTS1. Getting to Know Your Machine...

Stitch Control in FINE AreaAs the Dial is Rotated, Stitches Close UpCorrectsatin stitchingSatin stitching, a series of ciosefy spaced zigzag s

5. TWiiy-iyEEDLE STITCHiiyGBy using a twin needle, you can produce two either a straight stitch or one of the decorative parallel, closely spaced line

threading the needle1, Thread as for one-needle stitching except:♦ Pass thread between center and back tension discs, through the thread g

dial settingsSTRAIGHT STITCHING WITH A TWIN NEEDLE♦ Pattern: Straight Stitch♦ Stitch W\6Xh: A♦ NeecHe Position; t or A only♦ Stitch Control: To su

Turning a Corner with a Twin-NeedleTurn Fabric Halfway Around CornerGeometric twin-needle oeslgns are easy to accomplish with the plain zig-zag

6. TEMPORARY STITCHINGspeed bastingWith the basting stitch that is built into your sewing machine, you can produce basting stitches of an

Thread TensionMachine basting requires a light needle- thread tension. The longer the stitch, the lighter the tension needs to be. When tensio

chainstítchingSingle-thread chainstítching looks like regular straight stitching on top but is a series of interlocking loops on the und

SEWING A CHAINSTITCH SEAMStitch Starting Point after Chaining Off• P^XtQtn: Straight Stitch ^• Stitch Width:• Needle Position; A• Stitch Control:

Ending Stitching in FabricDraw Loop Down to Left of FootEnding the Stitching in the FabricOccasionaily, you may need to end your stitching in the fab

1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE12, Spool Hol<ler13. HandwheelSwitchDial16. Stitch Width DialDialLever 19* Suttonhoie Dial20. Sewing Light

Too LittleADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONAdjust thread tension. Chalnstltchlng requires approximately the same needle-thread tension as regular s

7. BUTTONS AND BUTTONHOLESbuttons• Pattern: Plain Zig-Zag |• Stitch Width; A and 4 or to suit button♦ Needle Position: L# Feed Cover Plate♦ Sutton

buttonholesHound-End ButtonholeBar-Tack ButtonholeCenter LineFinished Edge of GarmentDiameter of ButtonHorizontal Placement on Crosswise GrainVertical

A buttonhole length should be just long enough to allow the button to slip through the opening without stretching it. You can estimate the prope

ROUND-END BUTTONHOLESTo stitch a buttonhole, set ail dials on red symbols.• Attach buttonhole foot « Use general purpose needle platePATTERN SELECTORN

--------7---------Finished Edge of GarmentIP^lX/Center Une of : GarmentiJEnd Buttonhole GuidelinesStarting PositionProcedure• Place garment under

BAR-TACK BUTTONHOLES• Pattern; Plain Zig-Zag |• Stitch Width: 2% and 5 or to suit fabric• Needle Position: L• Stitch Control: In FINE area• Gener

PROCEDURE FOR MAKING BAR-TACK BUTTONHOLESWith needle position dial at L, set stitch width dial on 2% for side stitching of buttonhole. Place wo

8. FREE-MOTlOñi STITCHiiyGfn free-motion stitching, you sew without a presser foot and control fabric movement by means of an embroidery

S. SEWING THE PROFESSIONAL WAYconstruction detailsZIPPERSAt the notions counter in your Singer store, you will find many different kinds

principal parts and what they do1. Pattern Selector Dial can be set to produce a straight stitch, a decorative or practical zig-zag sti

ft/faking the WeltingCORDED SEAMSThe corded seam is a professional treatment for slipcovers, children's clothes, blouses, and lingerie

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

BLiNDSTlTCH HEiWS• Pattern: Srindststch «• Stitch Width: 2 to 5 (to suit fabric)• Needle Position: A or R• Stitch Gontroi: 10 to 20 (approximately

SEAMS IN FABRICS THAT RAVELSeam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel. Ther

sewing knit and stretch fabricWhen you are sewing stretch fabrics, double- knit, tricot or jersey, choose one of the stretch patterns t

GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRICMost fabrics of stretch or knit construction need only to be guided in front of the presser foot when yo

OVEREDGED SEAMS MOCKOVEREDGÍNG• Pattern: Overecge Stretch ^• Stitch Width; 5 oniy t• Needle Position: A• Stitch Control: ^• Speed; in SLOW range•

THE EVEN FEED FOOTThe Even Feed foot is a perfect aid for stitch- ing difficu!t-to-feed fabrics such as checks and stripes, and fabric

Sewing a Seam With the Even Feed FootStitch: Straight 1 or Plain Zig-Zag preferred (Do not use Speed Basting)Stitch Width: As required Needle Position

PLAIN STRETCH SEAMS• Pattern: Straight Stitch ;• Stitch Width: ^• Needle Position; A• Stitch Control: ^• General Purpose Needle Plate• General P

accessoriesTransparent Bobbin Seam and BiindstitchHem GuideAAÜrRegular NeedleTwin NeedleBat! Point(Yellow Band) NeedleThe accessories that come wi

Ihints on sewing special fabricLEATHER^LOOK VlNYLfUse masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers an

DEEP-PILE FABRICS (Fake Fur) f• Pin, rather than baste, seams. P!ace pins at short Intervais at right angles to the seam line. Pins with

decorative touchesTOPSTITCHINGA practical, simple way to accent the lines of a dress or coat is to place one or more rows of stitching along coilars,

MONOGRAMS AND MOTIFSMany decorative stitch patterns can be used for moncgrams and motifs — to add a personal touch to a blouse collar, for

BORDER DESIGNSBorder designs that add a decorative touch to wearing apparel and household Items can be created by combining different

SMOCKINGSmocking is a youthful decorative detail that is particularly charming when used for a yoke, insert or band on baby clothes,

Drawn^Thread WorkDRAWN-THREAD WORKPattern: SHndstitch Stitch Width: 2 to 3 Needie Position: AStitch Control 15 to 20 (1.3 to 1.5 mm)General Purpose Ne

keeping up appearancesMany zig-zag stitch patterns are just as useful for mending as they are for creative sewing. The nnufti-stitch z

REPAIRING SEAMSBreaks in pre$s~open garment seams can be repaired quickly and easiiy when you use the straight stretch stitch (stitch

Worn or torn spots on children's clothes, knits, and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with little pract

7. PRESSER FEET• The genera! purpose foot on your machine.• Additionai interchangeabie snap-on presser feet:Straight stitch foot for clo

iO. FREE-ARM SEWINGFabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified when you convert your Mode! 771 to

SLEEVESf tee-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching a sleeve. The armhole rotates smoothly under the needle so that yo

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

11. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINEcleaning the machineYour machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few moments of your time

removing covers, bobbin case, and bulbCAUTION: Before removing covers, bobbin case, and light bulb, disconnect power-line plug from your elec

Push Position Bracket to LeftSwing Position BracketLatch Away From YouREMOVING THE BOBBIN CASEMake sure needle is at its highest position.1. Open

REPLACING THE SLIDE PLATEYou will not have any occasion to remove the slide plate. However, if it should accidentally become disengaged

performance checklistREMEMBER TO• Turn on pov/er and light switch.• Turn buttonhole dial to OFF position before setting pattern dial needle positio

your personal measurementsThis chart will enable you to keep a record of your measurements. For perfect accuracy, ask a friend to take yo

2. GETTliyC READY TO SEWF>Sv3T OFF' 3L.OW^ i': ' T'^"rT?TTTT¥^’TF>OW3P^ e< L^IOMTPower and Light SwitchSpeed Control

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

Quilting FootNo. 160691The quilting foot is especially well adapted to stitching lightly padded fabrics, it is excellent for the placem

INDEXAccessories... 4Adjusting Machine to Fabric... 7Appliqué ...

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

s 8 8Makes great vacuum cleaners, too!A good vacuum cleaner is like a good sewing machine. You use it day in, day out. It works hard

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