Singer S14-88 Manuel D'instruction page 11

GETTING READY TO SEW
General Threading Information
A color coded diagram is located inside the front cover for quick
reference (see illustration to the right). Always start threading the
loopers and then the needles from left to right (follow the order
listed below).
1. Upper looper - Red
2. Lower looper - Yellow
3. Left needle - Blue
4. Right needle - Green
Note: Always raise the presser foot before threading.
Important:
If the threads break during sewing, re-thread all
thread paths in the order listed below.
1. Unthread the needle(s)
2. Unthread upper and lower looper
3. Thread the upper looper
4. Thread the lower looper
5. Thread the needle(s) from left to right
See the table below for recommendations on what needles and
thread to use for different fabric weights.
What Needle and Thread to Use with Different Fabrics
Light Fabric
(voile, crepe, georgette, etc.)
Needles
size #12/80 needles, suitable for
overlock machines (SINGER® Overlock
needles #2022)
Thread
Thread suitable for overlock machines
Medium Fabric
(cotton, chino, wool, satin, etc.)
Needles
size #14/90 needles, suitable for
overlock machines (SINGER® Overlock
needles #2022)
Heavy Fabric
(denim, jersey, tweed, etc.)
Needles
size #14/90 needles, suitable for
overlock machines (SINGER® Overlock
needles #2022)
Getting Ready to Sew – 7
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