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  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 1
    Chapter 7: Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch
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    Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch is stronger than the Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch. The additional thread provides added strength to the seam and is good choice for knits as well as wovens. This stitch works well when applying ribbing to a garment.
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    Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "A" Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Not Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed Use Knife Guide "N" "N" "N" "N" "N" Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 2
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    Sweatshirt sample Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3
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    right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 4
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    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 5
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    the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged
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    Spreader Engaged Spreader Disengaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety
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    the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower
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    to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 9
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    following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , ,and . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page
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    is behind the Lower Looper thread. Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety
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    right side of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the
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    to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread towards the right side of the
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    over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about
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    Fold ribbing lengthwise. Place ribbing on top of fleece. Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims both the ribbing and fleece fabric edges. Sew, stretching the ribbing as needed. Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 15
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    Chapter 8: Four-Thread Safety Stitch
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    Safety Stitch This stitch is an alternative to the Five-Thread Safety Stitch. It offers the same type of Two-Thread Chainstitch. However the Three-Thread Overlock is now replaced by a Two-Thread Overedge finish. The Four-Thread Safety Stitch is appropriately used when sewing a medium weight woven
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    ) Upper Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "I" Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Engaged Threaded Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed
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    right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 3
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    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 4
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    the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper, causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged
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    of Looper Spreader Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 6
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    area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , ,and . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 7
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    left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 8
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    the tension disks. 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½") from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in
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    6. Place the thread through threading guide and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper. Position the thread into the V cutout (B) on the threader. Firmly hold the thread tail with your left hand and
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    . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 6. Thread the eye of the Right Overedge Needle . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 11
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    Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated
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    into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the
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    Place two pieces of broadcloth right sides together. Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 14
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    Chapter 9: Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide
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    seam with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch. The Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Dial makes it simple to sew on all weights of fabrics. The Five-Thread Safety Stitch can have a width of 2.8mm or 5.6mm, depending on which overlock needle position is chosen. Set at: Five
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    Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger "B" Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Not Used Threaded Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed "N" "N" "N" "N" "N" Five
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    right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 3
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    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 4
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    the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged
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    of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Spreader Disengaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page
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    the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 40
    to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 9
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    Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page
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    guide . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 3. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 11
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    area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guides and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about
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    Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated
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    into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the
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    Place two pieces of home decorative fabric, right sides together. Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 17
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    Chapter 10: Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow
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    the seam with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch. The Pressure Adjusting Dial makes it simple to sew on all weights of fabrics. The Five-Thread Safety Stitch can have a width of 2.8mm or 5.6mm depending on which overlock needle position is chosen. Hint: Try a wider stitch width (6.5) for
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    Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "A" Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed Use Knife
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    right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 3
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    Turn Presser Foot Pressure dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 4
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    the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged
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    of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Spreader Disengaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow
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    the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower
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    to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 9
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    about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page
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    . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 3. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 11
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    area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guide and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 6. Thread the eye of the Right Overedge Needle . Thread Middle Cover stitch needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle
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    holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . Five-Thread Safety Stitch
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    the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 7. Thread the eye of the middle needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place
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    Place two pieces of terrycloth right sides together. Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 17
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    Chapter 11: Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Narrow
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    Cover Hem Narrow This professional Cover Hem is a necessary requirement for today's sewing. The stitch is often seen in ready-to position is selected, the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8mm wide. Middle Cover Needle Thread Left Cover Needle Thread Cover Stitch Looper Thread Cover Hem Narrow page 1
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    Upper Looper (Green) Spreader Lower Looper Set-up: "K" Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Used Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot
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    Cover Hem Narrow Turn Auto Tension Dial to "K". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "2.5". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter
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    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Cover Hem Narrow page 4
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    disengaging the Upper Looper, the looper no longer moves when sewing. It is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper
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    Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 3. While
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    area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guides and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull
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    Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated
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    into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Lower foot and sew. Cover Hem Narrow page 11
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    to the right of the needles. Use markings on cover for positioning and guiding fabric. Lower the Presser Foot. Turn the handwheel to assist in the necessary to have fabric under the needles while sewing. Sew, using the seam guides for a straight hem and to ensure the fabric's raw edge is finished
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    Chapter 12: Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Wide
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    Cover Hem Wide This professional Cover Hem stitch is a necessary requirement for today's sewing. The stitch is often seen in ready position is selected the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8 mm wide. Left Cover Needle Thread Right Cover Needle Thread Cover Stitch Looper Thread Cover Hem Wide page 1
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    Overedge Left Needle "A" (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle "B" (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Spreader Not Used Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length
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    Double Chain Stitch Turn Auto Tension Dial to "H". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "N". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter
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    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Cover Hem Wide page 4
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    disengaging the Upper Looper the looper no longer moves when sewing, it is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper
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    the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 3. While
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    area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guide and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Right Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Lower foot and sew. Cover Hem Wide page 11
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    sewing the Cover Hem Stitch it is necessary to have fabric under the needles while sewing. Sew off onto a scrap fabric. Sew using the seam guides for a straight hem and to ensure the fabric's raw edge is finished. As the machine sews it will finish the fabic's raw edge and sew
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    Chapter 13: Triple Cover Hem Stitch
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    Triple Cover Hem This innovative stitch provides a very wide 5.6 mm professional and creative triple topstitch to sewing projects. Three needles create parallel rows of topstitching and one looper sews an edge finish on the underneath side.
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    Stitch Needle "D" (Blue) Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle "E" (Green) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Spreader Not Used Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Threaded "C" Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Non-working Position
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 97
    Turn Auto Tension Dial to "J". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "N". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter clockwise until the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 98
    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Triple Cover Hem page 4
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 99
    disengaging the Upper Looper the looper no longer moves when sewing. It is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 100
    Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 3. While
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    area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guides and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 103
    the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Right Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 104
    Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 105
    into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 106
    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 107
    the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 108
    forming on the fabric. When sewing the Triple Hem Stitch it is necessary to have fabric under the needles while sewing. Sew using the seam guides for a straight hem and to ensure the fabric's raw edge is finished. As the machine sews it will finish the fabic's raw edge and sew
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    Chapter 14: Three-Thread Rolled Hem
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 110
    Three-Thread Rolled Hem The Rolled Hem Stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, and can only be performed with the Right Overedge needle all other needles must be removed. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Upper Looper Thread Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 1
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 111
    Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "C" Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Not Used Threaded Not Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed Use
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    right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 3
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 113
    Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 4
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 114
    the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 115
    Eye of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. Spreader Disengaged 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 6
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    the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 117
    to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 118
    looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 9
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 119
    . Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 10
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 120
    guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 11
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 121
    5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slots of the thread guides and . 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 122
    Align a piece of lightweight fabric so that the fabric's edge is being slightly trimmed by the knife. Sew. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 13
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    Chapter 15: Additional Presser Feet
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 124
    Use the right needle only Engaged Set to 3 or 4 Attach (snap-on) Blind Hem Foot Sewing Instructions • Fold fabric as illustrated, and insert it under the presser foot • Line up the edge of the fold with the guide plate (2) • Adjust the positioning of the fold of the fabric with the adjustment screw
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 125
    needle, or left only Engaged Set to "N" Attach (snap-on) Cording Foot Sewing Instructions • Raise the presser foot • Set the needle(s) at the highest position • piping (cording) must line up with the groove in the presser foot (guide 1) • Lower the presser foot and begin to sew Note: Make sure
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 126
    Use both the right & left needle for wider elastic, right needle for narrow elastic Engaged Set to 3 or 4 Attach (snap-on) elastic foot Sewing Instructions • Set the needles at the highest position • Raise the presser foot • Loosen screw (2), which will allow the brake (1) to be raised • Insert the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 127
    (If engaging the knife, be careful not to cut the beads as you sew) Set to 3 or 4 Attach (snap-on) Beading Foot Sewing Instructions • Pull the beads along guides 1 and 2 through the back of the foot • Raise the presser foot and place fabric under the foot, with the edge of the fabric
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 128
    to "N" Use both the right and left needle Engaged Set to "N" Attach (snap-on) Taping Foot Sewing Instructions • Set the needles at the highest position • Raise the presser foot • Insert the tape into the guide (1), and pull it through to the back of the foot • You may adjust the position of the
  • Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 129
    number ) for gathering You may use either the left or right, or both needles Engaged Set to 3 or 4 Attach (snap-on) Shirring Foot Sewing Instructions • Raise the presser foot • Set the needle(s) at the highest position • Place bottom layer of fabric under the presser foot (1). This is the fabric
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Chapter 7:
Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock
Safety Stitch