Introduction
Congratulations on your new Singer Touch & Sew Deluxe Zig-Zag Sewing Machine. This manual provides detailed instructions for its operation, maintenance, and various sewing applications. Familiarizing yourself with these instructions will ensure optimal performance and longevity of your machine.
Image: Front cover of the Singer 758 Touch & Sew Deluxe Zig-Zag Sewing Machine instruction manual. The cover displays an illustration of a woman happily sewing on a Singer machine, surrounded by other women and sewing-related imagery.
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Getting Started: Setup and Basic Operation
Threading the Machine
Proper threading is crucial for consistent stitch quality. Follow the numbered guides on your machine carefully to ensure the upper thread is correctly tensioned and routed.
Winding the Bobbin
The bobbin supplies the lower thread. Wind bobbins evenly to prevent tangles and skipped stitches. Refer to your machine's specific bobbin winding instructions for the correct procedure.
Adjusting Machine to Your Fabric
Different fabrics require different needle types, thread, and tension settings. Always test on a scrap piece of your fabric before beginning your project. Adjust the tension dial and stitch length/width as needed for optimal results.
Sewing Techniques
Straight Stitching
For basic seams, use the straight stitch setting. Ensure your fabric is aligned with the seam guide for straight lines. The manual provides guidance on sewing a seam, pin basting, keeping seams straight, and turning square corners.
Image: A page from the instruction manual detailing straight stitching. It includes diagrams illustrating pin placement for seams, presser foot lifter settings, and techniques for turning square corners, along with descriptive text.
Zig-Zag Stitching
The zig-zag stitch is versatile for finishing raw edges, appliqué, and decorative purposes. Adjust the stitch width and length according to your desired effect and fabric type.
Buttons and Buttonholes
Your Singer 758 machine can create professional-looking buttonholes. Follow the specific steps for buttonhole creation, including selecting the correct fashion disc and adjusting settings. The manual also covers attaching buttons securely.
Image: A manual page demonstrating the process of creating buttonholes and attaching buttons. Diagrams show how to remove stitching, remove chainstitch accessories, and form a button shank.
Advanced Sewing Applications
Explore various advanced techniques such as:
- Zippers: Learn how to insert zippers smoothly and professionally.
- Darts: Create tailored garments by forming darts for shaping.
- Appliqué: Attach decorative fabric pieces to your projects.
- Lace Insertion: Integrate lace into your fabric for elegant finishes.
Image: A manual page illustrating techniques for sewing zippers and darts. Diagrams show how to adjust the zipper foot and form regular and continuous darts.
Image: A manual page explaining appliqué and lace insertion. It includes diagrams for trimming after stitching and methods for inserting lace into fabric.
Maintenance and Care
Regular maintenance ensures your Singer 758 machine operates smoothly and extends its lifespan. This includes:
- Cleaning: Regularly remove lint and dust from the bobbin area, feed dogs, and tension discs.
- Lubrication: Apply sewing machine oil to designated points as instructed in the manual to keep moving parts well-lubricated.
- Needle Replacement: Change needles frequently, especially when working with different fabrics or if the needle shows signs of wear.
Troubleshooting and Performance Aids
This section addresses common issues you might encounter during sewing and provides solutions to help you maintain optimal machine performance. Refer to the manual for specific guidance on:
- Skipped stitches
- Thread breakage
- Uneven tension
- Fabric feeding issues
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 0.1 x 5.5 x 8.5 inches
- Item Weight: 4 ounces
- Material: Quality Heavy Weight Paper
- Power Source: Manual (referring to the manual's operation, the machine itself is electric)
- Model Number: 758
- UPC: 724116424214
Singer Guarantee
Each Singer sewing machine is carefully manufactured and is in perfect operating condition upon delivery. The guarantee covers replacement of any parts due to defects in material or workmanship without charge. This guarantee does not apply to parts requiring replacement due to natural wear or abuse/negligence by the user. If the machine is serviced by anyone other than a Singer representative or Approved Dealer, the guarantee may be void.
In addition to the parts guarantee, each machine will be inspected and adjusted whenever necessary without charge for labor for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To obtain the benefits of this guarantee, the original Sales Agreement or Cash Receipt must be presented.
