Singer 263 User Manual

Sewing a seam
1. Select straight stitch and set the stitch
length dial on desired setting. Raise presser
foot. Pull thread back uncer presser foot
leaving at leastIO cm (4 inches) of thread.
2. Position needle approximately 1.3 cm (1/2
inch) from fabric edge. Then lower presser
foot and backstitch almost to the edge of
the fabric for reinforcement by stitching in
reverse direction. For additional
information on reverse stitching refer to
page 27. Stitch forward to end of seam and
stop machine before the end of stitching
line. (Do not sew beyond edge of fabric).
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while
you are stitching as this may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
3. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Press reverse stitch push button, and
back stitch 1,3 cm (1/2 inch) to reinforce
end of stitching.
4. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Raise foot and remove fabric by
drawing it to the back and to the left. Cut
threads on thread cutter at rear of presser
bar.
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Singer 263 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	263
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English