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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL M1150...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. For Overlock Machines only: • Never operate without a cutter cover or a securely installed coverstitch table. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Intended Use Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.singer.com. Machine Overview 1. Accessory Tray / Free Arm — provides a flat surface when 6.

  • Page 5: Needle Area

    10. Bobbin Cover — protects the bobbin while sewing. Accessories 1. Bobbin x3 — Only use the type of transparent bobbins de- livered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery.

  • Page 6: Presser Feet

    Presser Feet All-purpose Foot (T) (attached to the machine upon delivery) This foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. The bottom of the foot is flat, so that the fabric is held down firmly against the feed teeth while sewing.

  • Page 7: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS Unpack the Machine 1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Wipe off the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area. Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.

  • Page 8: Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray

    Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in the accessory tray so that they are easily accessible. Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger, flat work surface. Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems.

  • Page 9: Wind The Bobbin

    Wind the Bobbin Machine from above 1. Pull up the spool pin to its full extent. 6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right. Hold the thread end, and press the foot control to start winding. 2. Place a thread spool on the spool pin. After a few turns, take your foot off the foot control to 3.

  • Page 10: Thread The Machine

    Thread the Machine Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor stitch quality when you start to sew.

  • Page 11: Needles

    Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If the needle eye is too small for the thread the needle threader may not work properly.

  • Page 12: Thread Tension

    Thread Tension To set the thread tension, turn the dial on the front of the machine. Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durabili- ty, make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. When sewing, use a thread tension between 3–5 For general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric (A).

  • Page 13: Sewing

    SEWING Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this section of the manual is a chart showing the recommended settings and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the right. The recommended settings are also shown on the display, but might need adjustment to fit a special technique.

  • Page 14: Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch

    Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch Multi-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.

  • Page 15: Darning And Mending

    Darning and Mending Repair Large Holes To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the right side of the fabric. Set up for zigzag Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step zigzag stitch.

  • Page 16: Four-Step Buttonhole

    Four-Step Buttonhole Sew buttonholes perfectly sized for your button. The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. 1. Measure the button to use for your project. Add 5/8 inch (3mm). Use a fabric marking pencil to mark the starting Set up for buttonhole position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric (A).

  • Page 17: Sew Zippers

    Sew Zippers The Zipper Foot can be attached on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the foot in the left Set up for basting presser foot position (A).

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your ma- chine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Raise the needle and turn off the machine.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Clean bobbin holder. Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) – don’t substitute. Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric Possible cause: Top thread too tight.
  • Page 20 Make sure power cord/foot control are correctly seated in machine and power supply. Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins)– don’t substitute. Needles Breaking Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle.
  • Page 21 Skipping Stitches Possible cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Check that flat side of needle top is toward back of machine and needle is up as far as it can go, then tighten needle clamp screw. Possible cause: Wrong needle for fabric sewn. Solution: Use correct needle style and size for your fabric.
  • Page 22 English...

  • Page 23: Technical Specification

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo “S” Design, are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in ac- cordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electron- ic products.
  • Page 24 471081526A • English• ©2021 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. • All rights reserved • Printed on environment friendly paper...

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