TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Stitches Important Safeguards Preparation Patterns capability and graphics illustration 1. Getting to Know Your Machine Zig-Zag Stitch Principal Parts Accessories Zig-Zag Blindstitch Multi Stitch Zig-Zag " M " Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch 2. Getting Ready to Sew Crescent Stitch/Chinese/Dynasty Stitch/Solid Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine...
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*A Trademark of The Singer Company Take some time to acquaint yourself with this owner's manual and your machine. Whether you are a novice...
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• For double insulated machines, when servicing, use ments recommended by the manufacturer as con- only identical Singer replacement parts. See instruc- tained in the Operator's Guide. tions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. • To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") posi- Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord tion, then remove plug from outlet.
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions continued... • Never operate the machine with any air openings Servicing should be performed by an authorized ser- blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine vice representative. and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. This product is intended for household use.
SECTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Principal Parts Hand Wheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily. Pattern Display Panel shows a variety of patterns available for your sewing needs. Spool Pin and Cap hold the top thread supply and allow it to unwind smoothly as the spool does not turn.
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Principal Parts Continued... 14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of machine, lets you raise and lower presser foot. 15. Thread Cutter 24. Electrical Power Cord connects machine to your electrical outlet. 25. Speed Controller regulates the sewing machine speed, fabric during sewing.
ACCESSORIES The accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing projects. 1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), are standard on the machine. Used for straight and zigzag sewing. 2. Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers. 3.
SECTION GETTING READY TO SEW CONNECTING THE MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the volt- age and number of cycles indicated on the electrical data table (1), conform to your electrical power supply. Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle, at the right end of the machine.
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT." For best sewing results, use only Singer * needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the correct needle and fabric combination. • Raise needle to its highest position. • Loosen needle clamp screw and remove needle.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B)(E)(J)(L) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot already attached. You can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank by following the directions below. • Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK Presser feet with built-in shanks can be replaced as follows: • Turn machine off. • Raise needle and presser foot. • Loosen presser foot screw (1) and remove presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward you and to the right.
WINDING A BOBBIN • Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4). Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before • Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin.
THREADING THE MACHINE • Place spool of thread on spool pin (1). Your sewing machine is easily threaded. The clear • Slide spool cap (2) firmly over the rim of the spool to threading path helps you avoid threading errors. prevent thread tangling.
INSERTING A WOUND BOBBIN To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below. • Raise presser foot. • Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. • Open slide plate and remove bobbin. 1. Pull 4" (10cm) of thread from replacement bobbin and insert bobbin into case, as shown.
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Once the needle has been threaded and the bobbin placed in the bobbin case, the bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the needle plate. 1. Hold needle thread with left hand. • Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering nee- dle into hole in plate.
SELECTING A PATTERN All the patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewing machine. lj ll Itl . ., • If your machine has 5 patterns, it will indicate pat- terns 1 through 9. (l"(!I •...
SECTION STRAIGHT STITCHING Before beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the best needle and thread combination for your fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: ++++++ Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH...
SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. BASTING Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. • To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line. NEVER place pins on the underside of fabric in contact with the feed.
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KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most commonly used line (1) is extended onto the slide plate. The crosslines (2) serve as guides when stitching square corners. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner, use crosslines on slide plate.
FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY In free motion embroidery, you sew without a presser foot, and control the fabric with an embroidery hoop, RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch or Zig-Zag Stitch Width: Stitch Length: _oo_ Foot: Remove foot with shank Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) •...
SECTION 4 SPECIALSTITCHES The Spedal Stitches on your machine have a variety of practi- cal and decorative uses. In this section are recommended applicationsfor each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for many other sewing projects. ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH To widen or narrow a Spedal Stitch pattem, move the stitch width lever off Straight Stitch, toward any other width setting at the fight.
ZIG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqu#ing, monogramming or decorating. SEAM FINISHING Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel. • Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection:...
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SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish. • Practice to get desired stitch appearance. Block Monogramming • Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection:...
ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH Use this Blindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic. BLINDSTITCH HEMMING • Practice first on a scrap of material, carefully follow- ing each step. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: _=_¢" Foot: Adjustable Blindstitch (K)
MULTI-STITCH ZIG ZAG Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. MENDING A TEAR • Trim ragged edges of tear. • Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement. • Bring the edges of tear together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric.
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"M" STITCH SANDCASTLE These stitches can be used for stretch seams and dec- orative stitching. LACE TRIM Lace trim may be added to blouses, lingerie and chil- dren's wear. • Cut lace to desired size. • Pin lace to right side of fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection:...
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CRESCENT STITCH CHINESE DYNASTY STITCH SOLID SCALLOP STITCH These stitches are ideal for borders, edges, smocking and embroidering. BORDER DESIGN Border designs decorate clothing and many household items. • Sew Seams in usual manner and press • Mark stitching lines of fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection:...
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ARROW STITCH BUNTING STITCH PRIVET STITCH These stitches are decorative and secure finish to seams, pleats and pockets it can also be used as a border design. BORDER DESIGN • Sew seams in usual manner and press. • Mark stitching lines on fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch/Privet...
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WIZARD STITCH RANDOM RIC-RAC STITCH These stitches can be used for appliquEing,joining patchwork or forming decorative hems on bed and table linens. HEMSTITCHING • Fold a double hem of desired width and baste. • Mark a guideline for hemstitching on right side of fabric just above top of hem edge.
STRETCH OVEREDGE STITCH With this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for finishing seams, hems and fadngs requiring stretch. OVEREDGESEAM • Trim seam edge 1/4" (6mm) from position you wish your seam.
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RIC-RAC STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching. TOPSTITCHING • Sew seams in usual manner and press. • For topstitching hard-to-reach areas, convert machine to free arm sewing. RECOMMENDED SE'I-FINGS Stitch Selection: Ric-Rac/StraightStretch Stitch st,tc.vv, t.: Stitch Length: _ _-_+"...
ROAD RUNNER STITCH FAGOTING STITCH Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams. This is an open, lacy stitch used to join two pieces of fabrics. • Fold under edges to be joined and press. • Baste the edges 1/8" (3mm) apart onto a sheet of tissue paper for support.
HONEYCOMB STITCH Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics. SMOCKING Smocking is decorative stitching across evenly spaced gath- ers of fabric. To Gather Fabric: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: il |_ Stitch Length: _"_' Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate:...
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SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH SEAGULLSTITCH With these stitches you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for edging and appliqul_ing. EDGING Add a delicate touch to your sewing while finishing and rein- forcing your edges. •...
SECTION FOU R-STEP BUTTON HOLING Your machine makes buttonholes in four easy steps. • You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle. • Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. • Be sure bobbin contains enough thread. •...
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Step 3 • Select Buttonhole Stitch • Make four or five stitches, ending at point (5). • Raise needle. Step 4 • Select Buttonhole Stitch • Stitch up to point (6). • Raise needle. • Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine.
SECTION CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE CAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. • Raise presser foot and needle. • Open slide plate and remove bobbin. • To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate must be removed first.
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: • Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine. • This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb.
CLEANING THE MACHINE Your machine is designed to give you many years of dependable service. To ensure this reliability, take a few minutes to keep the machine clean. How often you clean it depends on how often you use it. •...
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST Upper Thread Breaks When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this Is machine properly threaded? manual to make sure you are correctly following the Is thread freely unwinding from spool? instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders Is proper spool cap being used? Is needle correct size for thread? below may help you to correct it.
• The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations. • Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. For best results, use only genuine Singer. needles. Needles...