Singer 2001 TouchTronic Manuel d'utilisateur

DELUXE ELECTRONIC SEWING MACHINE WITH TWO-WAY SEWING SUREACETauoh-TRam: Eoaimemory machine

8. Overedge Foot used with overedge stretch stitch for seams in stretch fabrics at programmed width only.9. Button Foot holds most flat but

TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHINGThe twin-needle simultaneously produces two parallel, closely spaced lines of decorative stitching. You can stitch with eithe

Tension SeparatorStep 3. Attach detachable spool pin to thread guidepost. •• Place second spool of thread on detachable spool pin and thread as

Chapter 7. Buttonholes and ButtonsbuttonholesYour machine offers you two unique types of one-step bar tack buttonholes — standard or shirt-type. The

Mark a position guideline for each buttonhole.• Horizontal buttonholes are placed to extend 1/8-inch (3mm) beyond the center line of the gar

BUTTONHOLE INTERFACINGIt is almost always advisable to use an interfacing in the buttonhole area. An interfacing holds the fabric firmly so that

one-step buttonholingYour machine offers you two different widths of bar tack buttonholes made by a one-step method of stitching. Buttonholes can be m

Put button in carrier and slide clamp back with thumb of left hand. Length of buttonhole is set by button carrier clamp on foot.Pull down butto

Place test buttonhole fabric between foot and underplate. Align buttonhole start line on fabric with horizontal red guideline on foot. Then

Switch machine off.Push buttonhole lever up as far as it will go. Remove one-step buttonhole foot. Push back A. Snap down B.CUTTING BUTTON OPENING• Pl

If the test buttonhole is not to your liking, or does not suit your fabric for the reasons illustrated below, the following procedures show you how to

13. Special Purpose Foot. Use this for all kinds of decorative stitching.14. Even Feed Foot for sewing hard-to-feed pile, stretch, and bonded

Attaching a Buttonbuttons• Stitch: zig-zag |• Stitch width: to suit button• Button foot• Feed cover plateATTACHING A BUTTON• Be sure to turn off machi

Attaching a Button (Cont.)4. Lower button foot.• Turning hand wheel toward you, lower needle close to button surface.5. Adjust width, if necessary,

Chapter 8. Free-Arm SewingFabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified when you convert your sew

EDGE FINISHESThe free-arm surface makes it easy to finish sleeves, pant legs and waistlines. These circular garment areas rotate smoothly around the s

DARNING AND MENDINGKnees, elbows and other areas of wear in children’s clothes, sweaters, jackets and shorts become readily accessible fo

SLEEVESFree-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching a sleeve. The armhole rotates smoothly under the needle so that you can place stitchin

Chapter 9. Caring for Your MachineCLEANiNG THE MACHiNECAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, disconnect power-line plug from electrical supply.Remove

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULBCAUTION: Before changing light bulb make sure you have disconnected power-line plug from electrical outlet.When changing to a n

Chapter 10. Performance ChecklistWhenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that explain the operation yo

Bobbin displaced during winding.Make sure . . .• Bobbin is being wound at a moderate speed.• Bobbin is properly seated and secured by the latch in th

17. Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twin-needle stitching and two-thread topstitching.18. Seam Ripper to pick and cut threads quick

Loose stitches on underside of fabric.Make sure . . .• Needle is straight and sharp.• Needle is correct styie for machine and size for thread. (See pa

Chapter 11. Sewing Ai(special accessories for special jobsThese sewing aids enable you to give your sewing that extra professional touch. The ones de

your personal measurementsThis chart will enable you to keep a record of your measurements. You will need the assistance of someone to help you to tak

IndexAccessories... 2Appliqué ... 55Ba

IndexNeedle Fabric Combinations ... 16Needle Plates ... 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 47, 49Cha

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

Make Your Sewing Easier,Faster and Professionai Looking!Narrow hems, frilly ruffles, luxurious quilting, and evenly-spaced shirring can add that profe

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sewchoosing and changing accessoriesCHANGING PRESSER FEETSnap-on Presser FeetMost of the presser feet furnished with your

Attaching One-piece Presser FootBAttaching Darning and Embroidery FootRemoving One-piece Presser Footand Presser Foot Shank• One-piece presser feet in

CHANGING NEEDLE PLATESRemove bobbin if it contains thread in order to prevent thread being caught when plate is replaced.Raise needle and tak

PostBobbin LatchFinger of InsertAttaching Chainstitch FittingsChainstitch Needle Plate and Insert• Raise needle and take-up lever to highest po

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

FABRIC WEIGHT TABLEThere are thousands of fabrics around the world, each manufactured with a specific fiber and weight. The fabrics below have been cl

Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using in order to select the correct needle and thread combination.For corr

TOUCH manie вап!memory machineCongratulations . . .You are about to sew on the most advanced sewing machine in the world — the model 2001 machine.Afte

Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice will make the difference in the wear and appearance of

Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left. (Silk, rayon, etc.) Then locate the fabric weight column (filmy, sheer, etc.) for your

Result of Using a Bent NeedleRegular NeedleWoven FabricBe sure to check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 14 before you begin to sew. The i

operating machineCONNECTING MACHINEBefore plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated at the right end of the ma

threading the machinePREPARATION• Place spool of thread on horizontal spool pinA. If spool being used has a thread retaining slit B, it should be pla

step 3• Draw thread firmly into tension disc on right of tension separator. •• Draw thread down right channel and up left channel toward the take-up l

Step 6• Hold thread in position by keeping left finger over bottom of diagonal thread channel and guide thread from the right as shown, into thread gu

STEP 8 TO THREAD THE NEEDLE tA. Lower the presser foot. Grasp needle threader grip between thumb and forefinger of left hand.B. Pull needle threa

the bobbinYou will find an empty bobbin in place under the slide plate of your machine. When machine is turned on, a red light will appear above

ContentsPageChapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine ... 1P

We recommend the use of a moderate speed when winding a bobbin.1. Move bobbin latch A to extreme right.2. Draw needle thread away from you bet

LOW BOBBIN INDICATORThe Low Bobbin Indicator, located directly above the needle-clamp on the face of your machine, is a new feature. This light w

Replacing a Wound BobbinRaise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.A. Open slide plate; move bobbin latch to

Raising the Bobbin ThreadHold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you until the needle enters plate.Continue turni

Chapter 3. Electronic SewingFlexi-Stitch Patterns tselecting a stitchYour sewing machine will produce most of your stitching requirements at a preprog

stitch adjustmentsUSING STITCH LENGTH WITH STRAIGHT STITCHTo increase or decrease stitch length for a straight stitch, follow the procedure bel

STITCH BALANCEBALANCETo change the appearance of a Flexi-Stitch pattern, adjust the stitch balance on the Digital Fine Tuning section of your m

STITCH WIDTHTo practice sewing using stitch width, follow the procedure below using two layers of scrap fabric.Touch desired pattern. This must always

individual preferencesI i |M^IIP*>«c© ^ 2XYour machine will produce most of your stitching requirements in a forward direction at the programmed

PATTERN REPEAT SYMBOLThe pattern repeat symbol © on your machine lets you sew one unit of a pattern. For example: one arrowhead, one train.Proce

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Chapter 4. Straight StitchingpreparationII1Touch ; to turn on straight stitch.A red light will be seen above the stitch symbol to indicate that the

NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONHaving selected the correct needle and thread combination for the fabric being used, it may be necessary to adjust the tensi

fabric handlingPIN BASTINGPin basting is a time saver and can be used when you sew easy-to-handle fabrics. Use fine pins and piace them so that:•

Basting a SeamProcedureThread the machine in the usuai way.1. Touch I speed basting. When selected the machine wiil automatically take one sh

THE EVEN FEED FOOTThe Even Feed foot improves the feeding of fabrics that tend to stick, stretch, or slip while being sewn. The foot

sewing a seamPREPARATION• Stitch; straight stitch I• Stitch length; programmed or to suit applicationor fabric• Straight stitch needle plate• Stra

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHTTo keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guidelines on the plate. The numbers indicate distance, in eighths o

CURVED SEAMS• Use a short stitch for elasticity and strength. Use the stitch length control in the Digital Fine Tuning section of the machine to obtai

applicationsDARNINGWorn or torn spots on children’s clothes, knits, and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with l

DARNINGWithout Accessories• stitch: straight stitch 1• Stitch length: programmed or to suit applicationor fabric• General purpose needle plate• Sp

QUILTINGQuilting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses of fabric together in a planned design. A padding is stitched to the un

CHAINSTITCHINGSingle-thread chainstitching looks like regular straight stitching on top but is a series of interlocking loops on the underside of the

Sewing a Chainstitch SeamI• stitch: straight stitch I• Stitch iength: programmed• Bobbin case insert• Chainstitch needle plate• Straight stitch f

Removing Chainstitching from FabricChainstitching can be removed smoothly andcleanly in seconds by freeing the last stitchformed in the fabric.1. Simp

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V\A/\A/\A/VVVv\AA/\AAA/\LEFT NARROW ZIG-ZAG STITCHINGThe left narrow zig-zag stitch is simply a narrow zig-zag in left needle position. Left needle po

Seam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel. There are two methods of finishing seams in such

LINGERIE SEAMS• Stitch: zig-zag | or left narrow zig-zag |• Stitch width: programmed or to suit applicationor fabric• Stitch length: programmed or

creative applicationsZig-zag stitching has found a soiid place in home sewing. The zig-zag stitch can be used creatively as well as pra

APPLIQUEPreparationMake a test sample to decide which of the following methods is the most appropriate for your fabric and design. Mark design

FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERYIn free-motion embroidery, you sew without a presser foot and control fabric movement by means of an embroidery

(^^edÙAje (^deoA... shown on these pages are a few ideas for creative, functional and decorative stitching You will think of many more as you become

Table Linens...customize your napkins, placemats and tablecloths into matching sets with Turkish hemstitching and fringed edges... or sew a napkin poc

*Appliance Covers...hide your toaster, blender and other appliances under pretty covers edged with the heart stitch and appliqudd with motifs from the

Cummerbund...use a free-form hesitation embroidery design to create a field of daisies on your favorite sash.Caftan...dressing up a pattern can be don

Ties...enhance his favorite tie with one of your favorite stitches... the arrowhead will go straight to his heart... the maxi-stretch stitch adds a ma

Pocket...decorate with buttonholes... choose a field of green... weave ribbons through the buttonholes... sew a crop of daisy ribbons to border the en

Doll’s House...the train stitch combined S with the dress-weight tailor tack stitch, ^ used as an imitation triage, add a real homemaker’s touch to th

principal parts and what they do1. Take-up Lever controls flow of needle thread. Self-threading eyelet simplifies and speeds threading of mac

Belt...combine canvas and vinyl with ric-rac and arrowhead stitching to produce a belt with a professional finish.Wall Hanging ...cut motifs from a pr

Chapter 6. Machine Stitch Patternsadjusting stitches to suit stretch fabricsGUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRICMost fabrics of stretch or knit constru

handling special fabricsMany fabrics, because of their construction or finish, demand special attention in sewing. Techniques used in stitching and h

stitch centering• Stitch: stitch desired• Stitch width: programmed or to suit appiicationor fabric• Stitch length: programmed or to suit applicatio

stitch usage: functional and decorativeMany stitches on your new machine have both functionai and decorative appiications. The foiiowing p

Patchwork QuiltingPatchwork Quilting• stitch: featherstitch ^• Stitch width: programmed or to suit applicationor fabric• Stitch length: programmed•

The Paris point stitch is a traditional pattern used for hemstitching, drawn-thread work, picot-like edges and applique. A touch of quiet elegance is

Paris Point Hemstitchingstitch: Paris point stitch |Stitch width: programmed or to suit application or fabricStitch length: programmed Stitch balance:

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

accessories'¡I V V2The accessories provided with your Modei 2001 sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily

The blindstitch has many practical and functional uses. Its most common use provides a durable hem finish. The ladder seam, as described on the next

Ladder SeamThe blindstitch ladder seam is particularly appropriate for knit and stretch fabrics. It is ideal for stretchable construction seams, and

Scalloping adds interest to blouses, dresses, lingerie, and children’s clothes. Scallops will be perfect in form and evenly spaced when you u

¡-\r VELASTIC STRETCH (or “M”) STITCHThe elastic stretch stitch or “M” stitch is an attractive stitch which may effectively be used in functional

The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join, or reinforce without bulk. With this stitch you may attach ela

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

The maxi-topstitch is an invaluable stitch pattern. It is especially effective in producing bold topstitching to enhance sporty gar

Adjusting Reverse StitchesFor good appearance, forward and reverse stitches that make up the maxi-topstitch should be balanced. Refer to C

The honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking and it is useful for mending, overcasting and attaching lingerie elastic, stretch lace and blanket binding.

The blanket binding stitch is an exciting new stitch on your machine. This stitch, traditionally a hand embroidery stitch, can be used to decorate the

5. Seam Guide helps you keep seam allowances even.6. General Purpose Foot and General Purpose Needle Plate are on your machine when delivered.

The arrowhead stitch provides a decorative and secure finish on fashion seams or darts that end on the outside of a garment, at the top of pleats, and

Although the Turkish hemstitch may be used creativeiy in appliqu^ work or in joining patchwork, it is traditionaily used for hemstitching. A rich, ta

The most common use of the zig-zag blindstitch is for hemming stretch fabrics. This stitch provides a flexible and durable hem finish. The zig-zag bli

The curved mending stitch is an effective stitch for mending fabrics which stretch. The curved stitch lends itself to extra give on points of strain.

DRESSWEIGHT TAILOR TACK STITCHThe dressweight tailor tack stitch is an exciting new time-saving feature on your machine. Tailor tacks are traditionall

Imitation Fringe• stitch: dressweight tailor tack stitch * *• Stitch width: programmed only *• Stitch length: digitally fine tuned at 0• General purpo

decorative stitchingYour sewing machine has several stitches which are purely decorative. These versatile stitches allow you to add imagination a

MONOGRAMSMany decorative stitch patterns can be used for monograms and motifs — to add a personal touch to jacket yokes, for example, or for initial

A practical, simple way to accent the lines of a dress or coat is to place one or more rows of stitching along collars, lapels, facing edges, hems, po

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