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Related Manuals for Singer 6201; 6211
Summary of Contents for Singer 6201; 6211
- Page 1 62 A0 1 6211 SINGER*...
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Principal Parts Accessories ..SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW..Important Safeguards ........,,.- Operating the Machine....6 Connecting the Machine ....Choosing and Changing Needles Changing Snap-On Presser Feet Changing Screw-On Presser Feet Changing the Needle Plate... -
Page 4: Section 1 Getting To Know Your Machine
1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 4Qe3 2118... -
Page 5: Principal Parts
PRINCIPAL PARTS ... What they are and what they do 1. HAND WHEEL provides a means 15. NEEDLE PLATE supports the of raising or lowering the needle fabric during sewing. manually. 16. ONE-WAY NEEDLE CLAMP holds 2. BOBBIN WINDER is for filling the needle in machine and prevents bobbin with thread. -
Page 6: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of your machine. The letter you see next to the illus- trated part is actually on the part itself and is to help you make sure your selection is correct when sewing differ- ent applications. -
Page 7: Section 2 Getting Ready To Sew
5. Before cleaning your machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. 6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt Contact your nearest Service Center or an authorized Singer dealer should any adjustment be required. 7, Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet. -
Page 8: Operating The Machine
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT: For best results from your sewing machine, use only Singer needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 9 for the correct needle and fabric combination. . Raise needle to its highest position. -
Page 9: Changing Snap-On Presser Feet
CHANGING SNAP-ON PRESSER FEET (B),(D),(J) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already at- tached, 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. -
Page 10: Changing The Needle Plate
CHANGING THE NEEDLE PLATE (A),(C) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. The Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C), can be purchased at your sewing center and can be attached as follows: *Raise needle and presser toot. * Open slide plate, * Lift up needle plate from right corner and slide out from under toot. -
Page 11: Fabric, Thread And Needle Table
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. -
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 and needle. * Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop 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 foot. * Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. * Open slide plate and remove empty bobbin. 1 Pull 4" (10cm) of thread from replacement bobbin and insert bob- bin into case, as shown. -
Page 14: Threading The Machine
THREADING THE MACHINE To thread you machine correctly, follow the steps below: * Raise take-up lever (3) to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. * Raise presser foot to release thread tension. " Place spool of thread on spool pin (1). * Slide spool cap (2) firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling. -
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 loosely with left hand. - Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering needle into hole in plate. -
Page 16: Section 3. Straight Stitching
3. STRAIGHT STITCHING STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until needle is above the needle plate. To straight stitch, the stitch width lever must be set at ý:only. -
Page 17: Adjusting Thread Tension
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION When an even amount of tension is exerted on both threads, a smooth even stitch. known as a balanced stitch, is produced. Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use and examine it. -
Page 18: Sewing A Seam
SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. Placing fabric under loot Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presserfoot lifter (1) to its normal "Up" position (2), where it locks in place. -
Page 19: Starting Aseam
Starting a seam Place fabric under presser foot inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one of the seam guidelines on the throat plate. Lower the presser foot. Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for reinforcement by pushing in the reverse button located in center of the stitch length dial. -
Page 20: Darning
Darning Worn or torn spots on children's clothes, and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with little practice. When greater control is needed, an embroidery hoop and a special darning and embroidery foot can be purchased at your sewing center. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Needle Position:... -
Page 21: Inserting A Zipper
INSERTING A ZIPPER Most zipper packages will provide complete easy to follow instructions for inserting various types of zippers. We recommend using the zipper foot, which can be purchased at your sewing center, to form an even line of stitching close to the zipper. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Needle Position:... -
Page 22: Section 4. Zig-Zag Stitching
4. ZIG-ZAG STITCHING STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully raised To produce a zig-zag stitch, the stitch width selector is moved from its straight ( ; )position to any of its other four posi tions. The further you move the selector lever toward the right, the wider your stitch will be. -
Page 23: Adjusting Stitch Length
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an open zig-zag stitch. The higher the number, the more open. or further apart your stitches will The area between 0 and 1 on the dial is used for satin stitching, a series of closely spaced plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth, satin-like surface. -
Page 24: Zig-Zag Stitch
ZIG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming or decorating. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Needle Position Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-4 Foot General Purpose (S) Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Seam finishing "r Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam... - Page 25 ATTACHING THE BUTTON Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zigzag stitch. A special button sewing foot (H), may be purchased at your sewing center. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Needle Position Stitch Width: To suit Button Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) 4Attach Feed Cover (F)
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Page 26: Section 5 Free-Arm Sewing
5.FREE-ARM SEWING (6211 ONLY) Fabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified and made easier when you use the free-arm sewing capability of your sewing machine, Sleeves Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching, sleeves, finishing waistbands and pant legs rotate smoothly under the needle, around the arm, allowing you to place your... -
Page 27: Section 6 Caring For Your Machine -25
6. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. " Raise presser toot and needle. " Open slide plate, remove bobbin and remove needle plate (see instruction on page 8). -
Page 28: Changing The Light Bulb -26
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB Caution: Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet and remove face plate which covers the light bulb. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine. This machine is designed to use a 15-waft maximum light bulb with a locking pin base. -
Page 29: Lubricating The Machine ,27
/plate is removed. When lubricating, apply only Singer oil at the points shown. Singer oil is specially prepared and does not con- tain harmful deposits that can interfere with the smooth action of precision... -
Page 30: Additional Accessories
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your sewing center, 1. STRAIGHT STITCH PRESSER FOOT (D) AND NEEDLE PLATE (C) are used together when straight stitching lightweight fabrics or when your fabric or sewing proce- dure requires close control. -
Page 31: Performance 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 properly threaded? Is machine connected to electrical Is thread freely unwinding from... -
Page 32: Notes
NOTES - -_ _---... - Page 33 NOTES...
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Page 34: Index
INDEX Accessories Straight Stitch, Additional Accessories Needle Position Selector Basting Operating the Machine Bobbin Performance Checklist Winding Power and Light Switch.. 2,3,6 .~.10 Inserting Presser Feet .4,28 Bobbin Case Changing .. Removing , General Purpose Cleaning Special Purpose Bobbin Thread, Raising .. Straight Stitch .. - Page 35 NOTES Dear Customer: We recommended that for future reference you record the Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided. Refer to illustration at right for location of Serial Number on your machine. Serial No. Serial No.
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