Singer Fashion Mate 257 User Manual

Contents
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SINGER SEWING MACHINE
Principal Parts……………………………………………………………. 2
Accessories………………………………………………………………. 4
THREADING THE MACHINE
The Bobbin Thread………………………………………………………. 5
The Needle Thread………………………………………………………. 9
Raising Bobbin Thread…………………………………………………… 10
STRAIGHT STITCHING
Positioning the Needle…………………………………………………… 11
Regulating the Machine for Your Fabric………………………………… 12
Fabric, needle, thread, and stitch length chart…………………... 13
Stitch length……………………………………………………… 14
Thread tension…………………………………………………… 15
Pressure………………………………………………………….. 17
Feed Height……………………………………………………… 17
Sewing a Seam…………………………………………………………… 18
Pin Basting……………………………………………………………….. 20
Sewing Darts……………………………………………………………… 21
Darning without Embroidery Hoop……………………………………… 22
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING
Stitch Width………………………………………………………………. 23
Needle Position…………………………………………………………… 23
Stitch Length……………………………………………………………… 24
Open zig-zag stitching…………………………………………… 24
Satin stitching……………………………………………………. 24
Needle-Thread Tension……………………………………………………24
Seams……………………………………………………………………... 25
Darts in Interfacing……………………………………………………….. 26
Mending………………………………………………………………….. 27
Applique………………………………………………………………….. 28
Buttonholes………………………………………………………………. 29
FREE-MOTION STITCHING
Preparation……………………………………………………………….. 32
Darning with Embroidery Hoop…………………………………………..33
Script Lettering…………………………………………………………… 34
Embroidery………………………………………………………………..35
CARING FOR YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Cleaning………………………………………………………………….. 36
Oiling and Lubricating…………………………………………………….37
Adjusting Belt Tension…………………………………………………… 39
Changing Light Bulb……………………………………………………... 39
INDEX ……………………………………………………………………………. 40
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Singer Fashion Mate 257 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Needle Threader	Yes
Max Stitch Length	4 mm
Max Stitch Width	5 mm
Speed	750 stitches per minute
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet	Buttonhole Foot
Weight	5.5 kg
Dimensions	34.3 x 15.2 x 27.9 cm