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- Page 2 Congratulations You are about to begin an adventure in creaivity: You are going to sew! And, you are going to sew with one of the easiest to use machines ever made. The following features have been included on your machine, promising rewarding hours of uncomplicated sewing pleasure: * Clearly defined thread path, reducing the possibility of threading errors.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Getting to Know Your Machine Principal Parts Accessories 2. Getting Ready to Sew Fabric, Thread and Needle Table Important Safeguards Connecting the Machine Running the Machine ..Choosing and Changing Needles Free Arm Sewing, Changing the Presser Foot Attaching Feed Cover Winding a Bobbin inserting a Bobbin... -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Machine
SECTION 1 Getting to Know Your Machine Principal Parts 1031: ' \23 ~~~~~~~~~17 _4,5... -
Page 5: Principal Parts
Principal Parts 14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of 1. Hand Wheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle. machine, lets you raise and lower 2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin presser foot, IS. Thread Cutler, on presser foot with thread quickly and easily. -
Page 6: Accessories
6. Medium Thread Spool Cap for use with mediumdiameterspoolsof thread. Large Thread Spool Cap for use with large diameter spools of thread. 8- Lint Brush for cleaning the machine. SINGER l t: "'~~~~e 1"'1 1.1 9. Bobbins, transparent for easy viewing of thread supply, 10. -
Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew
SECTION 2 Getting Ready to Sew Fabric, Thread and Needle Table * The table below is a general guide for selecting the correct needle and thread combination for your fabric. * Be sure to use the same thread in both needle and bobbin. * Always check this table before beginning a sewing project. -
Page 8: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Remove plug from the socket outlet when changing needles. feet. or needle plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller 2. Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet. 3 Because of the up and down movement of the needle, you must work carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the machine, 4. -
Page 9: 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 the air control hose from foot oper- ated speed controller. / i 5i3z ;Always be sure air hose is not blocked. -
Page 10: Choosing And Changing Needles
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 5, for the correct needle and fabriccombination. * Raise needle to its highest position. -
Page 11: Changing The Presser 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: Winding A Bobbin
Winding a Bobbin Winding 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 slop the needle from moving. * Place spool of thread on spool pin. -
Page 13: Inserting A Bobbin
Inserting a Bobbin To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below. Raise presser loot. 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 replace- ment bobbin and insert bobbin into case, as shown. -
Page 14: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tension discs, guides and 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 below: . -
Page 15: 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 you. lowering needle into hole in plate. -
Page 16: Selecting A Pattern 1
Selecting a Pattern The pattern selector dial is numbered 1 through 14, and matches the numbers of the illus- trated pattems. Selectapatternbyaligningthenumber S £ S 11! on the dial with the indicating dot above * jF S the dial. PATTE~ For instance, to sew a Zig-Zag Stitch, you would turn the selector dial until *6 lines up under indicating dot... - Page 17 Adjusting Thread Tension The thread tension on your sewing machine has been pre-set in the auto position to suit most sewing applications. This auto tension feature eliminates the need for you to adjust the tension lever for the majority of your sewing projects. Proper tension will produce identical stitches on both the front and back of your fabric (1)
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Page 18: Sewing A Seam
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. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Inserting Azipper
Inserting a Zipper The zipper package will provide complete instructions for inserting zippers RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Seiection: Straight Stitch[I [JJXjX Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 1-1/2 to 4 Foot: Zipper (E) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) * When zipper is to the left of needle, attach left side of zipper loot to shank. -
Page 21: Special Stitches
SECTION 4 Special Stitches The 9 Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative uses In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for many other sewing projects. Before beginning a sewing project, check IUthe Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 5 for the best needle and thread comr... - Page 22 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 23: Zig-Zag Stitch
Dg-Zag Stitch #6 The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming or decorating. Seam Finishing Use a zig-zag Stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likelyto unravel. Sew seams as desired; trm and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Seecton: Zig-Zag Stitchili]... -
Page 24: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
Position the hem under the presser foot with the soft fold resting against wall of the guide. Be sure the flange of the guide is between the soft fold and the top of the hem, as shown. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing making certain the straight stitches tall on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitches just pierce... -
Page 25: M' Stitch
"M" Stitch #9 This stitch can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching. Lace Trim Lace trim may be added to blouses, lingerie ~~~~~and children's wear. * Cut lace to desired size. * Pin lace to right side of fabric where desired. -
Page 26: Stretch Overedge Stitch
Stretch Overedge Stitch #11 This stitch is primarily used to finish seams. hems and facings requiring stretch. Overedge Seam Baste seams. . Trim seam edge (6mm) from basting ~~~~~~~~~~line. . f / RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selction: Stretch Overedge Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 3-1/2 to 4 Foot:... -
Page 27: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch
Patchwork Patchwork can be used for both household items and clothing; and the Fagoling Stitch makes it both durable and flexible. * Cut square patches to desired size. Turn under ¼/4" (6mm) around edges of patch, and press. :.., §kA Cut a backing to full size of finished work. -
Page 28: Four-Step Buttonholing
SECTION 5 Four-Step Buttonholing Your machine makes buttonholes in four easy steps. When making buttonholes on hard-to- * You never need to move the fabric or reposiion the needle. reach areas convert machine bed to free * Always make a practice buftonhole on a arm sewing. - Page 29 Step 4 * Select Buttonhole Stitch #4 * Stitch up to point (6). * Raise needle, *Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine. *Clip thread ends. * Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a seam ripper or small. sharp scissors. Adjusting Balance of Buttonhole If the two stitching sides of your buttonhole are unequal, turn the stitch balance ring (7),...
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Page 30: Caring Foryour Machine
SECTION 6 forYour Machine Caring Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case CAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet ,, f: 'V.\ u; '>> . Raise presser foot and needle Open slide plate and remove bobbin, "'V,;... -
Page 31: Removing And Replacing Light Bulb
Removing and Replacing Light Bulb CAUTION: make Before changing light bulb, sure >) you have removed plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before I | ||| operating the machine. * This machine is designed to use a 15-Watt /maximum light bulb. -
Page 32: 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 on how often you use it. = Using the lint brush, remove lint or dust from: -presser bar... -
Page 33: Perforrnance Checklist
Performance Checklist When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct it. Needle Does Not Move Upper Thread Breaks Is machine connected to electrical Is machine properly threaded? supply? -
Page 34: Additional Accessories
Additional Accessories Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center 1. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam 1(N) allowance even. 2. Blindstitch Presser Foot (K), helps guide fabric for nearly invisible blind- stitch hems. 3. Button Sewing Foot (H), holds buttons 3(H) securely for fastening. -
Page 35: Index
Index Accessories ..4.32 Patchwork Balance 20,27 Performance Checklist ... Basting Presser Feet ..... Blindstitch Hems .... 21.22 Changing Blindstitch Hem Guide ..General Purpose Bobbin ....Special Purpose ..Winding Presser Foot Lifter Inserting ..Principal Parts Bobbin Case ..-..