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- Page 1 17 & 24 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES...
- Page 2 To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appear- ance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary. SINGER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE U.S.A. TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-877-7762...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS --.\ 1.Getting to know Your Machine ....................Pdncipal Parts ............................ Builtqn Accessory Storage ................ Accessories ......................Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine ..........,6 Impor[ant Safeguards ..................2. Getting Ready to Sew ..................Choosing and Changing Needles ................9 Free Arm Sewing .................... -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Machine
SECTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS... - Page 5 Principal Parts 1. Hand Wheel provides a means Removable Extension Table lets you raising or lowering needle. change the machine bed from flat to free arm. 2. Pattern Display Panel shows a vari- ety of patterns available your Presser Foot Lifter, at the back sewing...
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Page 6: Builtqn Accessory Storage
ACCESSORIES accessories your machine" designed simplify many of your sewing project& General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), standard on the machine,. Used straight zig-zag stitching. Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C), Presser Foot (D), used when straight the feed from moving fabric.. - Page 7 Cap (Q) for use with small diameter spools of thread Thread Spool medium large thread spools.. Lint Brush, for cleaning the machine. SINGER Bobbins, transparent for' easy viewing thread supply. #172336 Needle Pack includes an assortment sewing various types of fabrics.
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Page 8: Connecting The Machine/Running The Machine
CONNECTING THE MACHINE The solid state system assures constant speed as you maintain the same pressure on the controller when sewing through various fabric thicknesses. Unwind control hose from foot operated speed controller. Always be sure air hose is not blocked. Pressing on the controller,... -
Page 9: Impor
IMPORTANT TY INSTRUCTIONS 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: 1B The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. - Page 10 III For double insulated machines, when servicing, only identical Singer replacement parts. 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...
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Page 11: Getting Ready To Sew
ECTi GETTING READY TO SEW 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 43, for the correct needle and fabric combination. • Raise... -
Page 12: Changing The Presser Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already attached. can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank by following the directions below°... -
Page 13: Replacing Presser Foot With Shank
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK Presser feet with built-in shanks be replaced as follows: ,, Turn machine off,. o Raise needle and presser foot. o Loosen presser foot screw remove presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward you and to the righL o To replace presser... -
Page 14: Using The Needle Threader
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER To help in threading the machine needle, use the needle threader a_s follows: Thread machine draw 4" (10 cm) of thread down to the needle. Lower presser foot lifter, Holding needle threader as shown with your right hand, position U-shaped... -
Page 15: Threading The Machine
THREADING THE MACHINE Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tension discs, thread guides take-up lever have been designed as internal parts, eliminating many extra threading steps° The clear threading path helps you avoid threading errors. To thread your machine correctly, simply follow the steps... -
Page 16: Windinga Bobbin
WINDING A BOBBIN Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading machine. ,, Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving. This step is not necessary if your machine... -
Page 17: Insertinga Wound Bobbin
INSERTING A WOUND BOBBIN To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below° o Raise presser foot. o Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. = Open slide plate and remove bobbin. 1. Pull 4" (10crn) of thread from replace-... -
Page 18: Raising The Bobbin Thread
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... -
Page 19: Selectinga Pattern
SELECTING A PATTERN All the patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display 3anel of your sewing machine. ,, Select a pattern by turning the selector dial until indicator appears under desired pattarn. ¢ For instance, to sew a Zig-Zag Stitch,... - Page 20 ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION The thread tension of your sewing machine has been pre-set in the auto position to suit most sewing applications. This auto tension feature eliminates need adjust the tension lever for the majority of your sewing projects. Proper tension will produce...
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Page 21: Sewinga Seam
SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily 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 stitching line. NEVER place pins on the under- side of fabric... - Page 22 KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep seams straight, 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...
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Page 23: Darning
SEWING CURVED SEAMS o Baste seam line. o Use a short stitch elasticity strength. o Guide fabric to follow curve. o The seam guide may also be used when sewing curved seams° Attach seam guide an angle that edge closer to the needle acts as a guide. -
Page 24: Insertinga Zipper
INSERTING A ZIPPER The zipper package will provide complete instructions for inserting zippers. RECOMM_.NDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: : ! _ Stitch Length: 1-1/2 t Foot: Zipper (E) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) ,, When zipper is to the left of needle, attach... -
Page 25: 4,Special Stitches
SECTION 4 SPECIALSTITCHES special color coded stitches on your machine have a variety of practical decorative uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for marly other sewing projects. Before beginning a sewing project, check Fabric, Thread... - Page 26 ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Some Special Stitch patterns may require looser thread tension than others. To find the proper tension for your application, make a test sample with the thread and fabric you will be using. Proper tension produces a smooth, even stitch (1).
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Page 27: Zig-Zag Stitch
ZlG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can 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, o Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch... -
Page 28: Zig-Zag Blindstitch
ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH Use this Btindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic. BLINDSTITCH HEMMING ,, Practice first a scrap of material, carefully following each step° RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2 to 4 Foot: Adjustable Blindstitch... -
Page 29: Multi-Stitch Zigzag
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing be done using Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. MENDING A TEAR o Trim ragged edges of tear. € :.> ,, Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement. o Bring edges of tear together baste lining to wrong side of fabric. -
Page 30: Crescent Stitch!Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Kite Tail Stitch
CRESCENT STITCH/CHINESE DYNASTY STITCH/KITE TAlL STITCH (If your machine has I & I patterns°) 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. -
Page 31: Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch
ARROW STITCH/BUNTING STITCH your machine has t pattern.,) These stitches are decorative 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 fabric where... - Page 32 * Brighten up a plain dress with the SATIN BEAD STITCHtBOOMERANG STITCH/ LADY STITCH (if your machine has ! I pattern_) RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Satin Bead Stitch Boomerang Stitch Lady Bug Stitch Stitch Width: 1 or lower Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J)
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Page 33: Pdr Kish Stit_3H
TURKISH STITCH The Turkish Stitch can be used for appliqueing, joining patchwork or forming decorative _ems on bed and table linens. HEMSTITCHING o Fold a double hem of desired width and baste. • Mark a guideline hemstitching right side of fabric just above top of hem edge. -
Page 34: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch
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 SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Ric RaclStraight Stretch Stitch Stitch... -
Page 35: Honeycomb Stitch
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: i i _ _ Stitch Length: Foot: Special... -
Page 36: 5,Buttonholes And Buttons
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLING = Your machine automatically makes a buttonhole to the size of your button in one, easy step You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle. ,, Always make a practice buttonhole on a reach areas, convert machine sample... - Page 37 o Pull buttonhole lever (8), located under sewing light, straight down as far as it will go. o Press it toward you. - Start running the machine° o The entire buttonhole will be stitchedl in one operatiom ° Stop sewing when machine begins...
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Page 38: Attaching A Button
ATTACHING A BUTTON 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: Button Sewing Needle Plate: General Purpose Attach Feed Cover (F) rol U •... - Page 39 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.. o Run machine slowly making 6 or more...
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Page 40: Caring For Your Machine
SECTION CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBING CASE CAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. * Raise presser foot and needle. * Open slide plate remove bobbin. * To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate... -
Page 41: Removing And Replacing Light Bulb
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: o Before changing light bulb, make sure have removed plug from socket outteL Be sure replace face plate which covers light bulb before operating the machine, • This machine is designed to use a 15- watt rnaximum light bulb_... -
Page 42: Cleaning The 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 often you use it. - Using the lint bPush, remove lint or dust from:... -
Page 43: Performance Checklist
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructionsb if you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct Needle Does Not Move Lower Thread Breaks Is machine connected... -
Page 44: Additional Accessories
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center. 1 Even Feed Foot (M) is used for sewing hard-to-feed pile, stretch bonded fabrics° Also excellent for plaids, stripes and topstitching. 2_vin Needle and Spool (R) are used decorative twin needle... -
Page 45: Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
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 Fabric... -
Page 46: Personal Notes
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Page 47: Inedx
INDEX General Purpose ........4 Accessories ...........4,42 Special Purpose ........_4 Balance ..........24,35 Presser Foot Lifter .........19 Basting ............19 Principal Parts ..........2,3 Blindstitch Hems ...........,26 Reverse Stitching ..........Blindstitch Presser Foot ......4,26 Satin Stitching ..........25 Bobbin ............. - Page 48 PART_ No,, 3174!0-001 R:02 ENG.