User manual ELNA EXPLORE 240

[. . . ] This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] The straight stitch is used to sew a seam in woven fabrics and may also be used for gathering, basting, sewing in a zipper, pintucks, rolled hems and twin needle hems. Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam allowance line on the needle plate. Pull the threads under the foot towards the back and lower the presser foot. Gently guide the fabric along the seam allowance line letting the fabric feed naturally. finishing Off a Seam To fasten the threads at the end of a seam, press and hold the reverse stitch lever while sewing. Use the flywheel to bring the needle to its highest position before moving the fabric. Remove the fabric; pull the threads up and into thread cutter to cut them the proper length to start the next seam. Changing Sewing Direction Begin sewing and stop when you reach the point where you want to turn the fabric. Gathering/shirring evenly distributes fullness in an area with very tiny pleats. Pull the bobbin threads simultaneously from each end of the fabric until the desired amount is gathered. OR Lay gather fabric over flat fabric and sew the two fabrics together directly on the second row of gathering stitches. Lapped zippers are usually inserted into a side seam of skirts or pants, for example. To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side. Place right sides of fabric together and sew the seam located below zipper placement. (Make sure to reverse sew the stitches directly below the zipper placement. Open zipper and place it face down on the seam Teeth are on the seam line and zipper top Turn zipper face up (right seam allowance forms a small fold at basting line) and smooth zipper teeth away from seam. Starting at the bottom, sew through the folded seam allowance and zipper tape. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the right side facing up. Guide the edge of foot along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape. Raise the foot, remove the seamline basting stitches and open the zipper. [. . . ] Pull the thread to the reverse side of the fabric Raise the feed dog after sewing on buttons. This strong durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed. Because of its durability, once in place this stitch is not easily removed. use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams or to construct items such as backpacks. [. . . ]