Singer 67A manuale d’uso

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents | Next Page the little Touch & Sew Sewing Machine SINGER What's new for tomorrow is at SINGER today!* INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A Previous Page | Next Page T able of Contents A Message to th e Y oung Seamstress A Message to Mother Happy Birthday t o Y ou, a story Assembling the Sewin g T able Setting U p Y our Sewing Machine Replacing the Machine A Name for Everything A Job for Everything The Bobbin How to Thread the Needle How to Change the Needle [...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 3 A Message To Mother Sewing is fun and a big accomplishment for a young girl. With a little encouragement, your daughter can learn this basic domestic skill quickly and easily. It's never too early to start developing an awareness of style and good taste. THE SINGER COMPA[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 4 Stephanie's family stood around her bed and sang as loudly as they could to wake her up. "Good morning, everyone," said Stephanie as she sat up in bed. She laughed as she looked around the room and saw lots of gifts. Her mother handed her a flat red one with la[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 5 "I'm going to name her Carolyn. Then she will have the same name as Mother," said Stephanie. "Thank you, Barbara," she said. She threw her sister a kiss from across the room. All of a sudden Stephanie heard a squeaky little noise. "Where did that[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 6 Stephanie took the paper off in a big hurry. Father helped her open the box. Stephanie's eyes lighted up when she saw what was inside. "Look, look!" she exclaimed, "a Little T ouch & Sew sewing machine just like Mummy's big one." "Oh, lo[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 7 So they all went downstairs to eat Stephanie's favorite breakfast of pancakes covered with Grandmother's homemade strawberry jam. "Mmmm, mmmm, it's all so good," declared Stephanie. "This is my happiest birthday." Even before she was finishe[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 8 Stephanie helped her grandmother clear the table. Grandmother washed the dishes while she dried them. "Hurry, Grandmother, I can't wait to start," she said. At last they were ready to begin! Grandmother explained, "First we will read the instruction book t[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 9 Assembling the Sewing Table Ask your mother or father to follow these directions in setting up your new sewing table. 1. Remove the panel and machine from the tabletop as instructed on the opposite page. 2. Place the tabletop face down on a table or the floor, with the openin[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 10 Setting Up Y our Sewing Machine 1. Lift the panel in the tabletop by placing one finger in each of the two finger holds. Be sure to lift it gently, straight up. Set the panel aside. 2. Lift the sewing machine out of the well and set it aside. 3. Hold the panel by the short e[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 11 Replacing the Machine When you have finished sewing, you can leave the machine in place, or you can put it away and have a handy table for other uses. 1. Remove the machine and set it aside. 2. Lift out the panel, pulling it gently straight up. Set the panel aside. 3. Place [...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 12 Y our Little T ouch & Sew sewing machine has some very important parts. Each part has a special job to do. Each one has its own name. See how fast you can learn every name. A Name For Everything[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 13 8. The THROA T PLATE is the working place for your fabric. The numbered guidelines to help you sew straight seams. 9. The TENSION DIAL decides how hard the needle should pull the thread. 10. The T ABLE CLAMP holds the machine tightly to your work table. 1 1. The BOBBIN WINDE[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 14 How to wind the Bobbin 1. Place a spool of No. 50 Mercerized cotton thread on spool pin. Pull thread through thread guide number 1. Bring thread through hole in rim of bobbin from the inside out. Leave about two inch- es of thread hanging outside of hole. 2. Gently press bob[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 15 How to Wind the Bobbin continued... 4. Cut off the extra thread hanging from hole in bobbin rim. Be sure you remove the hand crank if you turn on the power switch. 5. Then continue winding bobbin with the hand crank or with the power switch turned to ON. Be sure to guide the[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 16 How to replace the Bobbin 1. Put bobbin into bobbin case with thread hanging as shown in the illustration. 2. Hold your finger against end of bobbin to keep it from turning. Pull end of thread down into slot of bobbin case and up under the tension spring. 3. Put bobbin case [...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 17 How to thread the Needle It is very important that you thread your nee- dle correctly . The numbers on your machine show you each step you must follow . After a little practice you won't have to look at the numbers. See how fast you can learn to thread your needle corre[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 18 How to change the Needle When your needle becomes blunt or bent, change it right away. Use only a Catalog No. 2020 (15X1) needle, size 14. 1. Be sure the ON-OFF Power Switch is in the OFF position. 2. T urn hand wheel until the take-up lever is raised to its top position. 3.[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 19 The Tension Dial When the spool thread locks with the bobbin thread they should both hold tightly to each other . This is called equal tension. When the top thread is tighter or looser than the bottom thread, the tension is unequal and you must adjust the tension dial. When [...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 20 How to sew a seam A seam is made by stitching two fabric edges together. It must be started, stitched and ended just so to be perfect. Practice each step until you can sew a perfect seam. How to begin 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. While you hold the needle thread in your lef[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 21 How to place your fabric 1. Place layers of fabric under presser foot so that the fabric goes to the edge of the foot or past it. 2. Line up the edge of your fabric with one of the guide lines beside the presser foot.[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 22 How to start stitching 1. T urn the power switch ON or turn hand crank in the direction of the arrows. 2. Guide your fabric along the guide line you have chosen. Stitch to the edge of the fabric.[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 23 How to end a seam 1. Move power switch to OFF position and turn hand wheel until needle is as high as it will go. 2. Raise the presser foot. 3. Pull out a loop of thread between the ten- sion dial and take-up lever . 4. Pull fabric back and out from under the presser foot. 5[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 24 The Adapter The electrical adapter converts your Little T ouch & Sew machine from battery or hand power** to regular household electric power . Y ou can buy one at your local SINGER CENTER. The adapter is safe and easy to use. Just fol- low these few simple steps: 1. Mak[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 25 Here are the presents that Stephanie made for her family Y ou can make presents for your family, too. They are easy to make and lots of fun. Y ou will have a good time choosing pretty materials that your family will like. Always be cer- tain to use the type of fabric suggest[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 26 Coat for McGurk Choose a lightweight felt in a solid color . Choose matching or contrasting grosgrain ribbon for ties. 1. Cut a piece of felt to fit your dog from his neck to his tail. Make sure it covers his sides but not his stomach. 2. T rim the corners. Use the illustrat[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 27 Hankie holder for Father Choose either lightweight felt or flannel for your hankie holder. 1. Cut an oblong of material 14 inches long and 8 inches wide. 2. If you use flannel, trim the top and sides with pinking shears. It is not necessary to pink felt, but you can do it fo[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 28 Stocking holder for Mother Choose either lightweight felt or flannel for your stocking holder. Choose matching or contrasting grosgrain ribbon or lace. 1. Cut an oblong of material 22 inches long and 16 inches wide. 2. Fold up 5 inches at the bottom, with the wrong side on t[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 29 Apron for Grandmother Choose a pretty linen or linen-like fabric, either printed or solid color. Choose 2 yards of matching or contrasting grosgrain ribbon 2 inches wide. 1. Cut a piece of linen 18 inches long and 16 inches wide. 2. Stitch around 3 sides, 1 inch from each ed[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 30 Nightie for Carolyn Choose a pretty cotton, either printed or solid color. Choose matching or contrasting gros - grain ribbon or lace. 1. Measure your doll from her shoulders to her feet. Cut material the same length. 2. Cut width of material to fit around your doll plus 2 i[...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 31 Scarf for Barbara Choose a pretty linen, either printed or solid color. Choose matching or contrasting gros - grain ribbon 2 inches wide. 1. Fold a square of material to form a trian- gle. 2. Cut on the fold line. Set one triangle angle aside. 3. Stitch around the two short [...]

Little Touch & Sew 67A T able of Contents Previous Page 32 W e hope you have fun sewing. If you have any questions about sewing, we will be glad to answer them for you. If you have any problems with something you are trying to sew, we will try to help you solve them. Please write to: Department of Sewing Education The Singer Company 30 Rockefel[...]