Singer W1260 User Manual

UJHITEMODEL 1260

UPPER THREADINGRaise needle bar to its highest position.tS'through top plate thread guide (1) and between tensionpSTthiLd down around arm thread

TWIN NEEDLE UPPER THREADING• Follow threading instruction for single needle with these exception.• Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, o

PICKING-UP LOWER BOBBIN THREADRaise presser foot.Holding upper thread, turn hand wheel toward you one rotation.When take-up lever is at its highest po

ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION* ^PPer tension, turn upper tension regulator to higher* wtiimS regulator to a lo* ^eflu'ator from "0" to &

S S 2FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHARTMFABRICNEEDLE (Long Scar«HAx, 130/705H EuropeanTHREADSTITCHLENGTHDELICATE - lull«,chiffon, voilt, fin« Ik:«, orgmd

V* -.‘f• I- I- * *» ,1 ,* .toPointFlitEytShiftShort Groova (Flit Si di of N«edli)rRtgulir Siirp NiidliLong Groovi (Round Sidi of Niidli)All purpoM

M(M(M(FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLSNEEDLE POSITION AND PATTERNSELECTOR DIAL• Raise needle bar to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.• Select

APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT STITCHSEAMSThe normal stitch length for most fabrics is 3, but the length chosen should depend on the fabric and area of

ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRINGWind elastic thread onto bobbin, as shown, letting the thread pass through your fingers. The thread should be wound smoothly w

• ENDING SEAM/REMOVAL OF FABRICf P'^ess the reverse stitch button andbav-kstitch for a stttches to reinforce the end of the seamTurn the hand wh

WHITE SEWING MACHINERecord in space provided below the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance.The Serial No. is located on Base plate The Model No

SEWING ON BUTTONSZigzag stitching is a very easy and convenient method of sewing on button without a shank. Place the button so its left hole comes di

SATIN STITCHINGThis is useful for decoration such as tapering manual designed embroidery, monogramming and applique.The satin stitch, which is a

FREE HAND M0N0GRAMA/1INGFor oivinn narmontc t:_______Patter Lengtii: 0 WidUi: 1-5 Feed Dog: rx Pressure: Dam Foot: None Needle: 2. 1 oi 3For giving ga

GATHERING OVER CORD Ordinary gathering with a basting stitch often 1 breaks while pulling in fullness. A small zigzag across a cord such as crochet

Pattern: /Length: Near 0- % Width: 4-5 Feed Dog: AA Pressure: Normal Fool: All Purpose Panem Setector: 5MENDING A TEAR OR INSTANT DARNINGThe multiple

Pattern: a/V\ Length: %Width: 4-5 Peed Dog: a a Pressure: Normal Poot: All Purpose Needle Position: 2FLUTTER HEMAn unusual way of hemming or finishing

UNDERSTITCHING FACINGS The multiple stitch zigzag is' an excellent choice for understitching and eliminating bulk in facing seam allowances.After

APPLICATIONS OFTHE BLIND HEMSTITCHBLIND HEMMINGTha blind hem stitch provides a durable hem ‘ nish that is almost invisible on garments, drapes, d cuna

SHELL TUCKThe blind hem stitch gives a vwy effective and easy way to make a shell tuck for lingerie, pillowcases, and decorative finishes. This works

o{>oo^oc{)coDOOCDECORATIVE STITCHES Combining rows of decorative stitch patterns is an easy, inexpensive way to create your own braid

USING THE FOOT CONTROLTO CONNECT THE FOOT CONTROL WIRES' abo";" '"“fine aa shown in diagram! *^'“9 to electrical outl

APPLICATIONS OF THE STRETCH BUND HEMHEMMINGThe stretch blind hem stitch gives a stretchy, durable hem finish to knit fabrics. The two tiny zigzag stit

Various fabrics require various methods of Mwing buttonholes. Four different methods are given below, with suggested uses. If you are in doubt as to w

I "'cpp£l iPP»n«m S«*#ctof »rtd TjgzBg Wx3th Comroi DialPattern: /VV\Width; 4-5 i-eed Ooa; kX Pressur: Normal Foot; Buttonnole Pattern Selec

TURN-AROUND BUTTONHOLESIt is possiole to make small and dainty buttonholes if you desire or repair damaged buttonholes. This entails a slight s

CORDED BUTTONHOLESCording gives a reinforced raised buttonhole. It is excellent for use on bulky, woven fabric, or knits in which the stitching often

This buttonhole is used on knit fabrics when It IS d^irable to omit interfacing or cordinq TJis buttonhole will stretch and return to shape unlike an

STRAIGHT TRIPLE STRETCH STITCHScJ^AnSSEAMSn*i T'' ^brics,fi w streams a reinforcement stitch. It is ex“ armholes and crotch s^ms. For act

APPLICATION OF THE RICK-RACKTOPSTITCHIIMG/RICK-RACK 'A decorative topstitch can be produced with the rick-rack stitch. Stitch around the structu

vwSTRETCH OVERLOOKmethods proceed as you would for the overiock ' ^page ¡37), except feed the fabric with the SaniSlir^ienisoft stretchy knits fr

SEAMING OVERLOOK STITCHThis stitch gives a finished 1/4 inch seam in one step. For knits, it gives strength and elasticity.to the seams and prevents t

то ATTACH AND REiVîOVF Tur PUTE:remove ,he e«e„sion рй,е°" bed. and ou« ,o°,pVïï*ï™E МДСН.МЕinto the rab,n™° 9’boOine whenDOW^Ctocf»“"&a

TOPSTITCHING OVERLOOKThe oveiiock stitch can be used to topstitch nonraveling fabrics such as felt or leather into place for appliques or pockets.Sti

APPLICATIONS ULTRA STRETCHJLJLSEAMING ULTRA STRETCHOn most knits, 3 1/4 inch finished sesnr, such ss stitch and overcast or the overlook stitch, is mo

DECORATIVE EFFECTS The reverse stitch patterns produce duck-swiss leaf and butterfly designs for use on told linens and children clothes. These- rever

PARTS DESCRIPTION1. Thread Tak®-up Le^r Z Pressure Ralease (Darning)3. Top Plats Thrsad Guide4. Tension Regulator 5. Top Plate6. Handla7. Needl

ACCESSORIESStraight Stitch FcwtButton FootZigzag Foot (In Machine)FeltsQuilting GuideaBobbinsSeam RipperOilerNeedlesScrew DriversTwin Needle42

TWIN NEEDLE SWING /V\AAA/\AAAAA/VV\TWIN NEEDLE SEWING EFFECTSTo usa a tvwn needle in the machine, remove the single needle, and insert the twin needle

PIN TUCKSNarrow tucks, sewn with thread that matches the fabric, produce subtle decoration on plain fabrics. Using the twiri n^le, sew straight lines

USE OF THE ACCESSORIESCORDING AND ZIPPER FOOTSrtSSng.'" “PPeiF andZipper:SSSS—“™::To insert cording:* »he welting bydostTo cord ^* P“h&a

• The All Purpose FootThis foot is flat on the bottom and has a wide hole to accommodate wide stitches. This foot should be used

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL ACCESSORIESROLLER FOOTfor UM on vinyls, imitation leathers, jerseys svn thetics. velvets and denim. This foot IriSToterto'S? ”

FLAT BED SEWING .• When the extension plate is attached, you have all the advantages of a flat bed machine for sewing flat items, and for sewing larg

Caution: fle/on* cleaning the machine, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outletBOBBIN CASE BOBBINNOTCHSHUTTLE RACESHUTTU .CLEANING HO

I CHANGING LIGHT BULBOpen the face plate by pulling towards the left. Turn the light bulbA majority of service calls could be avoided by foll

(3)(4)MINOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS1. SKIPPED STITCHESSkipp^ stitches have become a problem in recent years appearance of knit fabrics and polyester”^&

3.A.4.A.B.C.D.E.F.I 5.A.B.C.D.E.F.NEEDLE COMES UNTHREADED Take-up lever is not in correct position as you start sewing. Always start and end with your

GETTING READY TO SEWINDEXUsing the Foot Control...;.. 1Using the Extnesion Plate...

MCMCMCCHANGING THE NEEDLEAlways make sure needle is straight. «.iriar« and seeTo ch^k straightness of needle, layIharneedle is straight and parallal

WINDING THE BOBBINTO DISENGAGE THE HAND WHEEL:• Hold the hand wheel (1) with left hand, turn clutch counterclockwise with right hand to disengage as s

CHAWGING THE BOBBINTO REMOVE THE BOBBIN FROM BOBBIN CASE• Raise needle bar to its hiqhest oosition Rnhhin _ removed when needle bar fs anorposiion &q

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASEPull thread at least 3 inches from bobbin. Insert bobbin in bobbin case so thatthread will unravel clockwise.Fig. 1. Slot• Th