Singer 1425 Manuel d'utilisateur

2. Getting Ready to Sew 2. Pour vous préparer à coudre 2. Cómo prepararse paracoserchoosing and changing accessoriesCAUTION: Disconnect the power lin

Removing Presser Foot with Shank• Raise needle to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.• Raise presser foot.• Loosen presser

Changing Needle PlatesNote: Remove bobbin if it contains thread in order to prevent thread being caught when plate is replaced.• Raise

Fabric Weight Table.There are thousands of fabrics around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics

MediumHeavyVeryHeavyVelvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Suiting, BrocadeVelvet, Taffeta, Satin, CrepeBrocade, Taffeta, Satin, CrepeVelveteen, Corduroy,

Tableau des tissusIl existe d’innombrables tissus, de toutes provenances, fabriqués dans une grande variété de fibres naturelles, synthé

Reportez vous â ce tableau pour déterminer le poids et la nature du matériau que vous avez à coudre, afin d’utiliser l’aiguille et le fil qui conviend

Tabla de Peso de Tejidos o MaterialesExisten millares de materiales en el mundo, cada uno de ellos fabricado con un fibra y un peso específico.

Refiérase a esta tabla para determinar el peso y el tipo de los materiales que Usted intenta usar de modo que pueda elegir la combinación de aguja y d

Fabric, Thread and Needle TableChoosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice will make

Instruction Book for the SINGER* Sewing Machine Model 1425Copyright © 1980 THE SINGER COMPANY All Rights Reserved Throughout the World*A Trademark of

To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to determine the weight and type

Choix de l’aiguille et du fil selon le tissuLe choix d’une aiguille et du fil correspondant â votre tissu est très important, pour obten

Pour choisir l’aiguille et le fil corrects, reportez-vous d’abord au tableau des pages 14 & 1 5, afin de déterminer le poids

Tabla de Materiales, Hilos y AgujasLa selección de la aguja y el hilo correcto para su material es de una primordial importancia. Una elección correct

Para elegir la aguja y el hilo correctos para su material, en primer lugar estudie la Tabla de Pesos de los Materiales para determinar el peso y el ti

choosing needlesImportant: Your sewing machine has been designed to obtain best results with SINGER* needles. You should follow the recommen

operating machineConnecting MachineBefore plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated at the elec

threading the machine Pour enfiier ia machine enhebrado de ia máquinaPreparation• Place spool of thread on horizontal spool pin a. If spool

5Step 3• Draw thread firmly into tension disc on right of tension separator.• Draw thread down right channel and up left channel toward t

68Step 6• Hold thread in position by keeping left finger over bottom of diagonal thread channel and guide thread from the right as s

Contents1. Knowing Your Machine4Principal Parts5Accessories62. Getting Ready to Sew9Choosing and Changing Accessories Changing Presser Feet Changing N

the bobbinLa canettela bobinaWinding the bobbinThe push-button bobbin will make your sewing go faster than ever before - whether you are

Winding StepsWe recommend the use of a moderatespeed when winding a bobbin.1. Move bobbin winding button a to extreme left.2. Draw upper th

7^Removing and Changing the BobbinIf there is a full bobbin in the machineand you wish to change it:1. Raise needle to highest position by turni

Raising the Lower Thread1. Hold upper thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so the needle enters plate.2.

3. Adjusting Machine to Your Fabric3. Pour régler la machine en fonction du tissu3. Ajuste de la Máquina a su Materialselecting a stitchYour sewing

stitch adjustments1 stitch WidthTo produce a pattern the stitch width selector must be moved from its straight stitch position 0 to an

1VWV I wwvw1 stitch BalanceTo correct the appearance of a Flexi-Stitch pattern, adjust the stitch balance. Before you move the stitch balan

preparationSelect straight stitch.PréparationSélectionnez le point droit.preparaciónElija el punto recto.• Stitch length: to suit application or fabr

Tension TestTo help understand the effect of tension on fabric and thread, try this simple test:• Take two pieces of a medium weight wove

sewing a seamPreparation• stitch: A I• Stitch length: to suit application orfabric• Straight stitch needle plate• Straight stitch footThread machi

Contenido __1. Cómo conocer su Máquina________^56Partes principales Accesorios2. Cómo prepararse para coser________^9 9Selección y cambio de accesori

1 Reversing at Seam Start• Raise presser foot.• Raise take-up lever to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.• Draw both thread

1 Keeping Seams StraightTo keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guidelines a on the needle plate. Line 5, the most commo

fabric handlingPin BastingPin basting is a time saver and can be used when you sew easy-to-handle fabrics. Use fine pins and place t

applicationsZipper InsertionHow the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of the garment and the location of the zipper. -With

• Adjust the foot to the left of the needle (illustration b on page 42).• Close the zipper and turn it face up.• Smooth back the seam allowance at

Darning• Stitch: A• stitch length: between 1 and 1.5• General purpose needle plate• Darning and embroidery footSelect straight stitch.If area to

DartsDarts can be made in the usual way on your machine, that is, you begin stitching at the wide end of the dart, stitch to th

5. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching5. Le point zig-zag5. Pespunto básico en zig-zagzig-zag stitchingCouture au point zig-zag pespunto en zig-zag• Stitch: J

3 Adjusting Upper Thread TensionZig-Zag stitching usually requires less upper thread tension than straight stitching. Be sure your mach

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

1. Knowing Your Machine1. Faites connaissance avec votre machine1. Cómo Conocer su Máquina6 5 4 3 2 1

Lingerie SeamsTo make a lingerie seam durable and flexible, use the plain zig-zag stitch at a narrow width setting. This seam treatm

AppliquéThe Stitch most commonly used in appliqué is a plain zig-zag, closely spaced to form a satin stitch. The width of this s

6. Machine Stitch Patterns6. Points de la machine6. Modelos de Puntos de la Máquina11 White Stitch PatternsYour machine produces eleven Fashion

Flexi-Stitch patterns are indicated on machine in yellow. Each 'of these patterns are useful for producing stretchable stitches | n for knits an

adjusting stitches for stretch fabricsPour coudre les tissus extensiblesajuste de puntadas para telas elásticasGuiding and Supporting Fabric Pour guid

.. / 1"VXAVSj-: AXX^^<y__S XA ^Xstitch usage: functional and decorativeMany stitches on your new machine have both functional and de

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Overedge Stretch StitchAlthough the overedge stretch stitch may be used creatively, it is primarily applied in finishing seams, hems, a

Mock OveredgeThis finish is appropriate for bulky knits,fine tricots and fabrics that curl or fray.Method 2• Make a test sample.• Baste the garment

BlindstitchThe blindstitch has many practical and functional uses. Its most common use provides a durable hem finish. The ladder seam

principal parts Pièces principalesPartes principales1Spool Holder1Porte bobine2Stitch Width Control2Sélecteur de largeur de point3Snap-in Thread Guide

Blindstitch HemsBlindstitching provides a durable hemfinish that is almost invisible. It is bestsuited to straight or slightly curved hems.Taped, boun

—... ... " ~ ...-..* 1 ^Honeycomb StitchThe honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking and it is useful for mending,

Comb StitchThe comb stitch is an attractive stitch which may effectively be used"in functional and decorative stitching. It is

Multi-Stitch Zig-ZagThe multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join, or reinforce without bulk. With t

экMulti>Stitch Zig-Zag Bar TacksWith the multi-stitch zig-zag you can make strong bar tacks. Multi-stitch zig-zag bar tacks are effect

Scallop StitchScalloping adds interest to blouses, dresses, lingerie, and children’s clothes. Scallops will be perfect in form and even

straight Stretch StitchThe Straight stretch .stitch is used for stretchable straight seams in knit and stretch fabric. This strtch i§

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

4accessoriesThe accessories provided with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily.1 Transparent Bobbins (

Twin-Needle StitchingThe twin-needle simultaneously produces two parallel, closely spaced lines of decorative stitching. You can stitch

step 3• Fasten detachable spool pin b to spool holder by pushing open end of detachable spool pin arouad base of spool holder.• Pl

7. Buttonholes7. Boutonnières7. OjalesYour machine offers you two different widths of bar tack buttonholes made by a one-step method

Buttonhole PositionAccurate guidelines are essential to keep buttonholes at a uniform distance from the edge of the garment, evenly sp

2 ! 4ti n i i11 y :1 2 A 1 vvvXMfI301 S 3 sI wvvvwv; ‘QBctaFone-step buttonholingAlways make a test buttonhole duplicating the number of thick

1. Put button in carrier a and slide clamp b back with thumb of left hand. Length of buttonhole is set by button carrier clamp on

4. Place fabric between foot and underplate. Align buttonhole start line on fabric e with horizontal red guideline on foot. Then a

Cutting Button Opening• Place a pin across the cutting space at each end of the buttonhole to protect bar tacks.• Use a pair of sm

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8. Free-arm Sewing8. Couture avec le bras libre8. Costura a Brazo LibreFabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment area

7 Straight Stitch Foot and Straight Stitch Needle Plate. Use these when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control.These access

9. Caring for Your Machine9. Entretien de la machine9. Cuidado de su Máquinad ccleaning the machine NettoyageYour machine will serve you perfe

Removing the Bobbin CaseCAUTION: Before removing the bobbin case disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet. •• Raise needle by t

Replacing the Slide PlateYou will not have any occasion to remove the slide plate. However, if it should accidentally become disengag

10. Performance ChecklistWhenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that explain the operat

10. Que faire si?Si vous éprouvez des difficultés pour coudre, revoyez les chapitres de votre brochure qui expliquent le travail qu

10. Lista de Comprobación de FuncionamientoEn cualquier momento que se encuentre dificultad al coser, revise y repase las secciones del libro de i

IndexAccessories... 6,7,8Operating the Machine... . . . 25Appliqué . . . ... .

IndexAccessoires... . .6,7,8Accrocs . ... 62Aiguille...

indiceAcabados de costura ...48, 57Accesorios...

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13 14i 1516171813 Snap-in Feed Cover for button sewing, tree-motion work and darning.14 Darning and Embroidery Foot is recommended for all types