Singer 518 Stylist Sewing Machine Instruction Manual.
Includes:
Machine threading.
Zigzag stitching.
Buttonholes.
Flexi-Stitch disc patterns.
Sewing light.
Bobbin winding.
Thread cutter.
Reverse stitch button.
Needle position dial.
Feed cover needle plate.
Changing the needle.
Thread tension adjustment.
Basic zigzag patterns.
Twin needle stitching.
Troubleshooting.
Cleaning.
Much more!
76 page complete instruction manual.
Singer 518 Stylist Sewing Machine Instruction Manual.
Adjusting Stitch length
The stitch length selector controls the length of stitches.
The numbers around the edge of the selector dial express stitch length
in stitches per inch; the higher the number, the shorter the stitch.
Generally, the shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric; longer ones for heavy fabric.
The FINE area is used for the adjustment of the zigzag satin stitching.
Adjusting pressure
The pressure dial regulates the pressure that the presser foot exerts on the fabric.
Correct pressure is important because it enables the fabric to feed smoothly and evenly, without being marred.
The NORM (Normal) setting is an all-purpose setting that can be used for
sewing a wide variety of fabrics of different weights and textures.
Intermediate notched settings above and below NORM (Normal), are also provided.
When you need extra control, regulate the setting for heavier or lighter pressure to suit the fabric being sewn.
When darning without an embroidery hoop, set the dial at the lowest setting, DARN.
Lower the presser foot before setting pressure.
To increase pressure, turn dial from NORM (Normal) towards MAX.
To decrease pressure, turn dial from NORM (Normal) towards DARN.
For darning, set dial on DARN.
Regulating thread tension
Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker.
Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use and examine it.
A perfect stitch will have the needle and bobbin thread locked between
the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckers.
Needle thread tension
The tension dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle
thread. Set it accordingly to the type of thread and fabric you use. The
numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork and duplicating stitches.
If the stitches in your test sample look loose, increase needle thread tension. If the fabric puckers, decrease tension.
To increase tension, turn dial to a higher number.
To decrease tension, turn dial to a lower number.
We also carry the service manual for this machine here.
