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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SC220...
  • Page 2 The machine must only be used with foot control of type "ES01FC" manufactured by ZHEJIANG HENGQIANG SEWING MACHINE GROUP CO., LTD. INTENDED USE Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found on the web at www.singer.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING Adjusting stitch width and length Satin stitch MACHINE Placement of patterns Blind hem stitch ---------------------------------20 Machine identification ---------------------------- 2 Multi-stitch zigzag ------------------------------21 Accessories ----------------------------------------- 3 Picot hem stitch ----------------------------------21 Setting up your machine-------------------------- 3 Sewing on a button ------------------------------21 Power line cord, foot control Decorative and stretch stitches ------------22-26...

  • Page 4: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Thread guide 2. Bobbin winding tension disk 3. Thread take-up lever 4. Thread tension control 5. Face cover 6. Thread cutter 7. Buttonhole lever 8. Removable storage compartment 9. Bobbin winding spindle 10. Bobbin winding stopper 11.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    The Satin Foot (Z) is another very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing. * Important! Your machine uses SINGER® Class 15J bobbins. Use only this style of bobbin in your machine. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Set power/light switch at “OFF”...

  • Page 6: Spool Pins

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SPOOL PINS Spool HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for normal thread spool Place thread spool on the pin and secure with a spool Auxiliary spool pin cap to ensure smooth flow of thread. If the thread spool has a thread retaining slit, it should be placed to the right.

  • Page 7: Converting To Free-Arm Sewing

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be used either as a flat-bed or as a free-arm model. With the removable storage compartment in position, it provides a large working surface as a standard flat-bed model. To take off the removable storage compartment, hold it firmly with both hands and pull it off to the left as shown.

  • Page 8: Threading The Bobbin Thread

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel toward you. 2. Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the release button to the right. Bobbin cover will pop up sufficiently to allow you to remove the cover.

  • Page 9: Threading The Top Thread

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE TOP THREAD A. Raise the presser foot lifter. Always be sure to raise the presser foot lifter before threading the top thread. (If the presser foot lifter is not raised, correct thread tension cannot be obtained.) B.

  • Page 10: Automatic Needle Threader

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel towards you. 1. Hook thread around thread guide, as illustrated. 2. Pull down lever while holding the end of thread. 3.

  • Page 11: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE DRAWING UP BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. 2. Holding needle thread loosely with your left hand, turn hand wheel toward you with your right hand first lowering the needle and continuing until the needle comes to its highest position.

  • Page 12: Needle, Thread And Fabric Chart

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of needle and thread. The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top thread supply.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Top Thread Tension

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ADJUSTING TOP THREAD Under side TENSION Well balanced Most of your sewing will be done with the tension control set at “4”. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher Top side number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance.

  • Page 14: Functions Of Control Panel

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL Needle position indicator Twin needle mode indicator Presser foot indicator Stitch length LCD display Stitch width Stitch pattern number Letter stitch mode indicator Pattern selection button Stitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment button Letter pattern mode button Twin needle mode button Letter pattern number...

  • Page 15: Pattern Number Selection Buttons

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STITCH LENGTH AND STITCH WIDTH / Default stitch length NEEDLE POSITION ADJUSTMENT indicator BUTTONS Your sewing machine will display your stitch settings an Auto/Default stitch Length and Width. Stitch length You can manually change the length, width or needle position Manual adjustment buttons for straight stitch according to your preference pushing manual for stitch length...

  • Page 16: Operation Buttons

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE OPERATION BUTTONS The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. START/STOP BUTTON When sewing without having the foot control connected, the machine starts slowly when the start/stop button is pushed. Start/Stop Button When it is pushed again, needle moves and stops at its Reverse stitch button highest position.

  • Page 17: Sewing Speed Control

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING SPEED CONTROL Sewing speed is set by using the sewing speed control. The sewing speed control is moved horizontally to determine the Slow Fast amount of speed required. Regardless of the setting, maximum speed may be limited depending on which pattern has been selected.

  • Page 18: Useful Sewing Tips

    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing. 1. Trial sewing Use different stitch width and length for trial sewing. When you have finished, select the best looking stitch width and length for correct sewing.

  • Page 19: Starting To Sew

    STARTING TO SEW STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for every aspect of sewing. Lets learn how to sew following the steps below. 1. SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J) Thread tension control - 4 NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight “fine tuning” of the tension may be desired.

  • Page 20: Inserting Zippers And Piping

    STARTING TO SEW INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the zipper or close to the cord. Needle to left of foot INSERTING ZIPPERS Needle to right of foot To sew down the right side, attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot.

  • Page 21: Zigzag Stitching

    STARTING TO SEW ZIGZAG STITCHING Under side SETTINGS: Presser foot – All Purpose Foot (J) : Thread tension control – 4 The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the Top side bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric.

  • Page 22: Blind Hem Stitch

    STARTING TO SEW BLIND HEM STITCH The blind hem stitch is primarily used for hemming curtains, Medium to heavyweight fabric trousers, skirts, etc. Settings: Presser foot - Blind Hem Foot (H) Thread Tension Control: 4 – –Regular blind stitch for woven fabrics Under side Under side –...

  • Page 23: Multi-Stitch Zigzag

    STARTING TO SEW MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J) Thread tension control – 4 This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one. For this reason it is highly recommended for overcasting all types of fabrics.

  • Page 24: Decorative And Stretch Stitches

    STARTING TO SEW DECORATIVE AND STRETCH STITCHES SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J) or Satin Stitch Foot (Z) Thread tension control – 4 Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but can also be used on woven materials. STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than an ordinary straight stitch because it locks three times - forwards, backwards and...

  • Page 25: Double Overlock Stitch

    STARTING TO SEW REINFORCED ZIGZAG STITCH The reinforced zigzag stitch, is primarily used for a decorative topstitch. It is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. When manually adjusted to a very narrow width, it also can be used for sewing high stress seams. DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH The Double overlock stitch has three main uses.

  • Page 26: Slant Pin Stitch

    STARTING TO SEW LADDER STITCH The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread hemstitching. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in a contrasting or same color. Place the stitch in the center and a special effect will be obtained for decoration. Another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow ribbon, yarn or elastic.

  • Page 27: Slant Overedge Stitch

    STARTING TO SEW SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Seams and overcasts in one operation to produce a narrow, supple seam, particularly suited to swimwear, sportswear, T- shirts, stretch nylon, jersey and cotton jersey. CROSSED STITCH Use to sew and finish elastic fabrics or for decorative work. GREEK KEY STITCH A traditional pattern suited for decorative borders and edge finishing.

  • Page 28: Chevron Stitch

    STARTING TO SEW THORN STITCH It is a versatile stitch used for joining fabric pieces and as a decorative embellishment. STRAIGHT FEATHER STITCH Use to create decorative embellishments. CHEVRON STITCH Use to create decorative embellishments.

  • Page 29: More Decorative Stitches

    STARTING TO SEW MORE DECORATIVE STITCHES SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J) or Satin Stitch Foot (Z) Thread tension control - 4 or 3 Following are examples of how to use and sew these stitches. You can use some other decorative stitches in the same way. You should carry out a test sewing on an extra piece of the fabric to check the decorative pattern and make any adjustments desired.

  • Page 30: Buttonhole Sewing

    STARTING TO SEW BUTTONHOLE SEWING Tab B Tab A AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE USING BUTTONHOLE FOOT Your machine offers you a variety of buttonhole styles, sewn by a system that measures the size of the button and calculates the size of buttonhole required. All of this is done in one easy step.

  • Page 31: Corded Buttonholes

    STARTING TO SEW * Sewing will be completed automatically in the following order. Buttonhole foot alignment position Fabric marking 9. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener/seam ripper to open up the fabric in the center of the buttonhole. Be careful not to cut any of the stitching.

  • Page 32: Darning Stitch

    STARTING TO SEW DARNING STITCH 1. Select the darning stitch pattern. 2. Pull the button holder open about 2cm. Buttonhole foot 3. Replace the presser foot with the buttonhole foot. (Refer to “Changing presser foot” on page 11.) 4. Lower the buttonhole lever (C) so that it drops down vertically between the stoppers (A) and (B).

  • Page 33: Twin Needle

    STARTING TO SEW TWIN NEEDLE IMPORTANT: When using a twin-needles, set stitch width at 3.5 or less, or otherwise needle may be broken. A twin-needle produces two rows of parallel stitches for pin tucks, double topstitching and decorative sewing. 1. Insert the auxiliary spool pin. Place a spool on each spool pin.

  • Page 34: Cleaning Feed Teeth And Shuttle Area

    STARTING TO SEW CLEANING THE FEED TEETH AND SHUTTLE AREA Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug CAUTION from the wall-outlet. To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. 1.

  • Page 35: Performance Checklist

    PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch is turned off. - Turn on the switch. * Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Raise the buttonhole lever. * Buttonhole lever is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. - Lower the buttonhole lever. * Bobbin winder is engaged.
  • Page 36 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST THREAD PROBLEMS Thread bunches. * Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. - Draw both threads back under presser foot about 6 inches (10 cm) and hold until a few stitches are formed. Needle thread breaks.
  • Page 38 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo "S" Design, are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.a.r.l. or its Affiliates. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
  • Page 39 471077196A • ENGLISH • ®2017 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l or its Affiliates • All rights reserved...

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