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  • Page 1 4572/93220/93234 137595-001 SINGER...
  • Page 2 CAUTION! POLARIZED PLUG FOR NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIES To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way. If the,plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards ................Getting to Know Your Machine .............. Principal Parts ................... Accessories ......i ..............2. Getting Ready to Sew ................Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine ........Choosing and Changing Needles ............. Free Arm Sewing ..................Changing Presser Foot ................

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including following: Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER. To reduce risk of electric shock: • machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electric...
  • Page 5 For double insulated machines, when servicing, only identical Singer replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. Never operate machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Machine

    SECTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Principal Parts 25 ,_...
  • Page 7 Principal Parts 1. Hand Wheel provides a means 14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back raising or lowering the needle. machine, lets you raise lower presser foot. 2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin 15. Thread Cutter with thread quickly and easily.
  • Page 8 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), come installed on the machine. Used for straight zig-zag sewing. 2. Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers. 3.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Machine

    SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW CONNECTING THE MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the electrical data lable (1), conform to your electrical power supply. Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle, at the right end of the machine.

  • Page 10: Free-Arm Sewing

    CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use only Singer needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 44, correct needle and fabric combination. • Raise needle to its highest position. • Loosen needle...

  • Page 11: Foot

    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.

  • Page 12: Feed Cover

    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 remove presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward you and to the right. 2--J-'-_"...
  • Page 13 WINDING A BOBBIN VVinding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine. • Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving. •...

  • Page 14: Threading Instructions

    IMPORTANT THREADING INSTRUCTIONS This machine features a special Easy Threading System. Even if you have sewn before, take the time to learn how to properly thread machine,and you will avoid serious sewing problems in the future. PRESSER Raise presser foot lever. This separates FOOT LEVER the tension...

  • Page 15: Important Note

    Using hands, pull thread down into thread guide post B until it snaps into the round hole. READING C Holding thread secure at B, guide thread down threading channel to tension sys- Pull thread firmly up to top channel D, and then back down again. Before threading needle,...
  • Page 16 BOBBIN CASE THREADING INSTRUCTIONS, Slide bobbin cover plate toward you. 2. Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case with thread spooling off to the left. Guide thread to left through notch A and then pull straight back toward needle that it passes through notch B.
  • Page 17 Hold top (needle) thread turn hand- wheel toward until needle goes to its lowest and then its highest point. Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifler. 7. Gently pull top thread until lower (bobbin) thread comes up inthe form of a loop.
  • Page 18 SELECTING A BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERN All the built-in stitch patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewing machine. your pattern selector dial numbers: Select a pattern by turning the selector dial align number on the dial...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Thread Tension

    _efore beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric,Thread and Needle Tableon page 44 for the best needle and thread combination for your fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch i!II Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose Needle Plate: General Purpose ADJUSTING STITCH...
  • Page 20 SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. BASTING basting hand basting easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. • To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line. NEVER place pins on the underside fabric in contact...

  • Page 21: Keeping Seams Straight

    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 slide plate. crosslines (2) serve as guides when stitching square corners. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner, use crosslines slide...

  • Page 22: Insertinga Zipper

    USING THE SEAM GUIDE (Optional Accessory) For extra help in keeping seams straight, particularly for very narrow or very wide seams, use the seam guide which comes with your machine. To attach the seam guide, place screw seam guide into the hole in the bed of the machine, on the right...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Stitch Width

    SECTION 4 BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERNS "_-qe built-in stitch patterns on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative u;es. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for many other sewing projects. ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH...
  • Page 24 BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERNS CAPABILITY GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION OF BUILT-IN GRAPHICS PA'I'rERN PA'i-I'ER N PA'I-FERN PATTERN PATTERN STITCH PATTERNS Buttonhole-Left Side Buttonhole-Bartack Buttonhole-Right Side Straight Stitch h/VVv_ Zig-Zag Zig-Zag Blindstich IVlultistitch _mte,m_m_ Lm _ FV"TY_ M-Stitch Crescent Solid Scallop Chinese Dynasty Arrowhead •...

  • Page 25: Seam Finishing

    ZIG-ZAG STITCH NVVW_ Zig-Zag Stitch be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming 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: Zig-Zag...

  • Page 26: Blind Stitch

    ZlG-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 following each step. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: II 1i I Stitch Length: ..'.- -'.--f--t-.

  • Page 27: Blind Hem

    USING ADJUSTABLE BLINDHEM FOOT (K) (Optional Accessory) RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: II ! I I Stitch Length: _'--'--',- .--_.-_., Foot: Adjustable Blindstitch Needle Plate: General Purpose With garment inside out, mark, fold and press hemline (1). Turn (1) back against...
  • Page 28 ATTACHING EVEN FEED FOOT (M) (Optional Accessory) To prevent slipping, stretching or sticking when sewing fabrics such as synthetic suede, sheering, heavy knit and quilted. • Turn machine off. • Raise needle and presser foot. • Remove presser foot with shank. •...
  • Page 29 ATTACHING OVEREDGE FOOT (Optional Accessory) Used for overcasting edge of stretch fabrics to prevent fraying. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Overedge Stitch StitchWidth: I!I ,i Stitch Length: t--'--.'--_-. - '., Foot: Overedge Foot Needle Plate: General Purpose • Raise presser foot.

  • Page 30: Recommended Settings

    MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG ",,.,"'"',,.:" Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing all be done using Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. MENDING TEAR • Trim ragged edges of tear. • Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement. • Bring edges of tear together baste lining to wrong side of fabric.

  • Page 31: Stitch/Privet Stitch

    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 usua:l manner and press. • Mark stitching lines fabric where desired.

  • Page 32: Stretch Overedge Stitch

    WIZARD STITCH /RANDOM RIC-RAC STITCH These stitches be used for appliqueing, joining patchwork or forming decorative hems on bed and table linens. HEMSTITCHING • Fold a double hem of desired width baste. • Mark a guideline hemstitching right side of fabric just above top of hem edge.

  • Page 33: Fagoting Stitch

    RIC-RAC /STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching. TOPS TI TCHING • Sew seams in usual manner and press. • For topstitching hard-to-reach areas, convert machine to free arm sewing. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection:...
  • Page 34 HONEYCOMB STITCH Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics. SMOCKING Smocking is decorative stitching across evenly spaced gathers of fabric. To Gather Fabric: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose Needle Plate: General...

  • Page 35: Four-Step Buttonholing

    SECTION BUTTONHOLING FOUR-STEP 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.
  • Page 36 Step Select Buttonhole Stitch • Make four or five stitches, ending point (5). • Raise needle. Step Select Buttonhole Stitch • Stitch up to point (6). • Raise needle. • Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine. • Clip thread ends.

  • Page 37: Functions

    SECTION ADDITIONAL STITCH FUNCTIONS SEWING ON BUTTONS Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zig-zag stitch. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose Button Sewing Needle Plate: General Purpose Align both holes...
  • Page 38 2. Turn hand wheel toward you, lowering needle into either hole of button. 3. Continue turning hand wheel until needle rises and moves over the other hole of button. Adjust width if neces- sary. 4. Lower needle into hole. • Run machine slowly making 6 or more...
  • Page 39 DARNING You may mend worn or torn area easily when you follow with procedure suggested below. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: .°..--'.--.'--'.- Foot: Special Purpose Darning and Embroidery Needle Plate: General Purpose Attach Feed Cover •...
  • Page 40 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. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch I lll! Stitch Width: • .- - -.--.- ---- -T. I Stitch Length: Foot:...
  • Page 41 Very simple straight line monogramscan be made with the plain zig-zag stitch. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch IIIII Stitch Width: Stitch Length: *.-= -,-- ,- -:- -"t I Foot: Special Purpose Needle Plate: General Purpose • Lightly trace letter right side fabric...

  • Page 42: To Remove Bobbin Case

    SECTION CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REMOVING 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...

  • Page 43: Removing And Replacing

    REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: • Before changing light bulb, make sure have removed plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating machine. • This machine is designed 15-watt maximum light bulb.

  • Page 44: Storing Your Machine

    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 how often you use it. • Using the lint brush, remove lint or dust from:...
  • Page 45 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure are correctly following the instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders below help you to correct Needle Does Not Move Lower Thread Breaks Is machine connected to electrical supply?
  • Page 46 • Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread both needle and bobbin. For best results, use only genuine Singer needles. Needles Thread Fabric Size Type Fine mercerized cotton 9/70 Style 2020...

  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center. 1(N) 1. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam allowance even. 2. Blindstitch Presser Foot (K), helps guide fabric for nearly invisible blma- stitch hems. 3.

  • Page 48: Order

    INDEX Accessories ........6,46 General Purpose ......Applique ..........Special Purpose ......Balance ......... 21,34 Straight Stitch ......6,16 Presser Foot Lifter ......Basting ..........Blindstitch Hems ........ Presser Foot With Shank ....Blindstitch Presser Foot ....25,46 Principal Parts ........Bobbin ..........
  • Page 51 Pieza No. 137862-001 (R:03) ENG.
  • Page 52 ADDEND UM INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 24 PATTERN SPECIAL MODEL SEWING MACHINE IIII SINGER Use w/137595001 Part No. 137685-001...
  • Page 53 Your machine is a special model with a deluxe 1-step buttonholing system. electronic speed control and new style pattern stitches. Basic use of your machine is covered in the standard operators manual while use of the buttonhole foot and different stitch patterns is covered in this addendum.
  • Page 54 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Buttonhole Stitch Stitch Width: = 1; ' I ,l,,,l_,fi_ Stitch Length: Foot: Buttonhole Attachment Needle Plate: General Purpose Fastening the Buttonhole Attachment • Remove-presser foot from shank. • Place buttonhole attachment behind shank and guide it forward. •...
  • Page 55 • Pull buttonhole lever (8), located under sewing light, straight down as far as it will go. • Press it toward you. • Start running the machine. • The entire buttonhole will be stitched in one operation. • Stop sewingwhen machinebegins over- lapping starting stitches.
  • Page 56 LICATIONS REQUIRES STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH PRESSER FOOT BALANCING Iml,,tlml!llk _ _'- t ..ilmlllit...
  • Page 57 NEW STYLE PATTERNS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AND AP, Please note, these patterns take the place of the following standard patterns: APPLICATIONS PATTERN Borders, edges, smocking embroidering. Kite Tail Decorative stitching Flag Satin Bead Decorative stitches for borders Boomerang and smocking Lady Fk_J-k Sewing over...

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