Singer Featherweight 222 Operators' Manual



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The manual is split into multi parts. Pictures are the original but the type has been reset for clarity. Attachment instructions are listed separately.

Part Eight
Part One ––Part Two –– Part Three –– Part Four –– Part Five –– Part Six –– Part Seven –– Part Nine –– Part Ten –– Part Eleven

Part One –– Part Two –– Part Three –– Part Four –– Part Five –– Part Six –– Part Seven –– Part Nine –– Part Ten –– Part Eleven

TO REGULATE THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
(See Fig. 19)
The tension on the needle thread can be tested only when the presser foot is down.

between the plus and minus signs, on the indicator G when set for a satisfactory tension on the work being stitched, the number can be readily reverted to when a change is made in the tension or size of thread.|
To Increase the Tension, turn the thumb nut B over to the right until the desired number on the dial D is opposite the centre line, the higher numbers denoting increased tension. To Decrease the Tension, turn the thumb nut B over to the left, the lower numbers indicating less tension. The tension indicator G is marked with the signs + and -, which also indicate the direction in which to turn the thumb nut B for more or less tension.

TO SEW BIAS SEAMS

Use a shorter stitch when sewing bias or curved seams to increase the elasticity of the seam and to prevent seam failure under strain.
TENSIONS For ordinary stitching, the needle and bobbin threads should be locked in the centre of the thickness of the material, thus:

The number of stitches to the inch that the machine is set to make is indicated by the number which is in line with the stitch regulator lever C. To change the length of stitch, screw the thumb nub B away from
the stitch indicator plate A as far as it will go. Then move the stitch regulator lever C until it is in line with the number designating the desired length of stitch and screw the thumb nut B
inward until it touches the stitch indicator plate. The machine will now make the indicated number of stitches to the inch in either a forward or reverse direction, depending on whether the lever C is at its lowest or highest position.

BASTING

The longest stitch, No. 6 on the stitch indicator, is found satisfactory for basting and is easily removed by clipping every sixth stitch and withdrawing the long continuous thread. Machine basting is firmer and more even than that done by hand in addition to being much quicker.

Perfect Stitch

If the tension on the bobbin thread is too tight, or if that on the needle thread is too loose, the bobbin thread will lie straight along the upper side of the material, thus
Loose Needle Thread Tension
If the tension on the needle thread is too tight, or if that on the bobbin thread is too loose, the needle thread will lie straight along the upper surface of the material, thus:
Tight Needle Thread Tension
Caution: It is important for the tension thumb nut (B, fig. 19) to have a firm fit on tension stud (O, fig. 20) to keep the numbered dial D in the position set for the required tension. To remedy a loose fit of the nut, remove parts B, D, E, F and G, Fig. 20, and slightly spread the stud, then re-assemble the parts as instructed on pages 25 to 27 inclusive.
The numbered dial D is marked with arbitrary numbers ranging from 0 to 9 which indicate different degrees of tension that can be produced.
The numbers do not denote a particular size of thread. By noting the number which is opposite the centre line
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