Singer 8280 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
List of contents
Principal parts
How to choose your pattern
of the Machine.................................................................................................................................................................................................................2/3
the snap-in sewing table .............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Two-step presser foot lifter/ .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Inserting and changing needles ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
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Straight stitch and twin needle .................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Zigzag stitching ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Blind hem/ lingerie stitch ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Sew 4-step buttonholes............................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Applique and blindstitch applique.............................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Quilting functions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Mending ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Staystitching.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Traditional PinTucks.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Gathering .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Couching ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Accessories................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Connecting machine to power source........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Changing the bulb ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Attaching the presser foot holder .............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Winding the bobbin ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Inserting the bobbin..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Threading the upper thread......................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Thread tension .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Reverse sewing/ Remove the work/ Cutting the thread ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Sewing on buttons....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Zippers and piping....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Mutlti-stitch zig-zag/ Bar tack ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Free motion darning, stippling..................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Decorative stitches...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Trouble shooting guide.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Installing
Adjusting presser foot pressure
Raising the bobbin thread