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Marilyn Kimmerling
March 21, 2025

how do I open the bobbin case

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Mr. Anderson
March 21, 2025

To open the bobbin case on a Singer 6199 sewing machine:

1. Hold the latch open while keeping the locating pin straight up.
2. Slide the bobbin case onto the center spindle of the shuttle.

This ensures proper handling and positioning of the bobbin case.

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  • Page 1 6199 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.” “Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.” “DANGER-- To reduce the risk of electric shock:” 1. “ This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.”...
  • Page 3 National legislation relating to electrical/ electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. SINGER is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch -------- 29-30 Satin stitch, Placement of patterns Machine identification ------------------------- 3 Sewing on a button --------------------------- 31 Accessories ------------------------------------- 4 Blindhem stitch -------------------------------- 32 Setting up your machine --------------------- 5 Decorative and stretch stitches ------- 33-38 Spool pins, Presser foot lifter --------------- 6 Straight stretch stitch,Honeycomb stitch,...

  • Page 5: Knowing Your Sewing Machine

    1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Bobbin winding tension disk 18. Buttonhole lever 2. Thread take-up 19. Presser foot lifter 3. Thread tension control 20. Thread guide 4. Face cover 21. Automatic needle threader 5. Thread cutter 22. Thread guide 6.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 1. Needles 2. Bobbins 3. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool pin felt discs 5. Spool pin cap 6. Buttonhole opener / Seam Ripper and Brush 7. Screwdriver for needle plate 8. Darning plate 9. Zipper foot 10. Buttonhole foot The Foot that comes on your Sewing machine is called the All Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Machine

    SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE A l w a y s d i s c o n n e c t t h e Machine socket machine from power supply by removing the plug from Set power / light switch at “OFF” the wall-outlet.

  • Page 8: Spool Pins, Presser Foot Lifter

    SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN Spool Pull the spool pin towards you. Spool pin felt discs Place thread spool on the pin and secure with a spool cap to ensure smooth flow of Vertical spool pin thread. If the thread spool has a thread retaining Thread retaining slot slit, it should be placed to the right.

  • Page 9: Darning Plate

    DARNING PLATE Use the darning plate when you need to control fabric feeding for button sewing, free motion work and free motion darning. Darning Plate R a i s e n e e d l e a n d p r e s s e r f o o t , a n d position darning plate onto the needle plate with the two pins on the back inserted to the holes of needle plate.

  • Page 10: Winding The Bobbin

    WINDING THE BOBBIN Be sure to use metal Class 15 bobbins. 1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin, and secure it with the spool pin cap. Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration.Be sure to pull thread securely into the bobbin winding tension disk.

  • Page 11: Removing Bobbin Case From Shuttle

    REMOVING BOBBIN CASE FROM SHUTTLE 1. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel toward you (counter-clockwise). 2. Open the bobbin access cover by pulling it down. With your fingers, pull open the bobbin case latch as shown, and take out the bobbin case from the shuttle.

  • Page 12: Inserting Bobbin Case Into Shuttle

    INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE 1. Hold the latch open, with locating pin straight up. Locating groove 2. Slide the bobbin case onto the center spindle of the shuttle, keeping the thread toward you. NOTE: Be sure the locating pin fits into the locating groove at the top of the shuttle.
  • Page 13 C. Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in the following order as illustrated. * Pass the thread through the thread take-up (3) from right to left. * Pass the thread through the eye of the needle (5) from front to back. (See following page for instructions on operation of the Automatic Needle Threader.) IMPORTANT: To verify that the machine is threaded properly in the tension discs, do this simple check:...

  • Page 14: Using Automatic Needle Threader

    USING AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel towards you (counter-clockwise). 1. Hook thread into thread guide as illustrated. 2. Pull down lever while holding the end of thread. 3. Rotate the lever to the rear of the machine.

  • Page 15: Picking Up Bobbin Thread

    PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. 2. Holding needle thread loosely with your left hand, turn hand wheel toward you (counter-clockwise) with your right hand, first lowering the needle and continuing until the needle comes to its highest position.

  • Page 16: Needle, Thread And Fabric Chart

    Jersey / Tricot 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use a SINGER branded needle. CHANGING THE NEEDLE A l w a y s d i s c o n n e c t t h e Flat side...

  • Page 17: Adjusting Top Thread Tension

    ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION Under side Top side Top stitch too tight Top stitch too loose Well balanced Decrease tension Increase tension 90% of your sewing will be done with the tension control dial (on top of the machine) set at “ 5 ” . Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance.

  • Page 18: Functions Of Control Panel

    FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL Stitch width/needle position of straight stitch Stitch length LCD display Stitch pattern number M a n u a l a d j u s t m e n t Buttons for pattern buttons for stitch width/ number selection needle position Manual adjustment buttons...

  • Page 19: Straight Stitch Needle Position

    STITCH LENGTH AND STITCH WIDTH / NEEDLE POSITION ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS Your sewing machine will produce your stitching requirements at a default stitch length and width. Manual adjustment buttons Default settings of stitch length and width for stitch length are underlined on the display. You can manually change the length, width or needle position for straight stitch Manual adjustment buttons...

  • Page 20: Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

    ADJUSTING BOBBIN THREAD TENSION BOBBIN THREAD TENSION REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT LESS FREQUENTLY THAN THE TOP THREAD TENSION. If the tension is well balanced, but the fabric puckers badly, both top and bobbin Fabric puckers thread tensions may be too tight and have to be adjusted.

  • Page 21: Helpful Messages

    HELPFUL MESSAGES If an incorrect operation is made, a helpful message will be displayed. When a helpful message is displayed, fix the problem following the instructions below. Bobbin winder is moved to right (operating position) during sewing. ➡ Check bobbin winder and move it to left. Buttonhole lever is not lowered or raised.

  • Page 22: Reverse Operation Button

    REVERSE OPERATION BUTTON DUAL PURPOSE REVERSE / TACKING STITCH BUTTON * Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag stitches (　 Reverse sewing is carried out while the reverse stitch button is pushed. The machine will continue to sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.

  • Page 23: Starting To Sew

    2. STARTING TO SEW QUICK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH NEEDLE POSITION LENGTH PATTERN No. AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL CENTER LEFT - RIGHT 0.5 - 4.5 1.5 - 2.5 ─ 2.0 - 4.0 WIDTH LENGTH WIDTH LENGTH PATTERN PATTERN AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL...
  • Page 24 WIDTH LENGTH WIDTH LENGTH PATTERN PATTERN AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL 1.0 - 6.5 1.5 - 2.5 5.0, 6.0 ─ 1.0 - 6.5 1.5 - 2.5 3.5 - 6.0 1.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 6.5 1.5 - 2.5 3.0 - 6.5 1.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 6.5...
  • Page 25 WIDTH LENGTH WIDTH LENGTH PATTERN PATTERN AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL 3.0 - 6.5 0.3 - 1.5 3.5 - 6.0 1.5 - 2.5 3.0 - 6.0 0.3 - 1.5 3.5, 6.0 0.8 - 2.5 Varied 3.0 - 6.0 0.3 - 1.5 3.5, 6.0 ─...
  • Page 26 WIDTH LENGTH WIDTH LENGTH PATTERN PATTERN AUTO MANUALL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL 3.5 - 6.0 1.5 - 2.5 ─ ─ 2.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 6.5 1.5 - 2.5 2.0 - 4.5 ─ ─ ─ ─ 3.0 - 6.5 1.5 - 2.5 0.5, 0.8 3.0 - 6.0...

  • Page 27: Straight Stitching

    STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of sewing. Begin by following the steps below. 1. SETTINGS Presser foot - All Purpose Foot Thread tension control - 5 NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight “fine tuning” of the tension may be desired. A.Thread tension control B.

  • Page 28: Keeping Seams Straight

    KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at its center position. 7/8" (22 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 3/8" (10 mm)

  • Page 29: Hand-Look Quilt Stitch

    HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching and quilting. 1. Thread bobbin with desired top stitching color. When sewing the machine will pull this thread to the top. 2. T h r e a d m a c h i n e w i t h i n v i s i b l e o r lightweight thread the color that matches your fabric.

  • Page 30: Zigzag Stitching

    ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - All Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - 5 Under side The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin Top side thread must never appear on the top of the fabric.

  • Page 31: Multi-Stitch Zigzag, Shell Stitch

    MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG SETTINGS :Presser foot - All Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - 5 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 recommended for overcasting all types of fabrics.
  • Page 32 SATIN STITCH This is a closely spaced stitch for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. Slightly loosen the top thread tension and manually adjust the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0 for satin stitching. Use a backing of stabilizer or interfacing to avoid puckering. NOTE: When sewing a dense (closely spaced) Satin Stitch, the Satin Stitch Foot MUST be used.

  • Page 33: Sewing On A Button

    SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS : Presser foot - All Purpose Foot : Darning plate 1. Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Lower presser foot. Turn the hand wheel to make sure n e e d l e c l e a r s b o t h l e f t a n d r i g h t openings of button.

  • Page 34: Blindhem Stitch

    BLINDHEM STITCH The blindhem stitch is primarily used for creating nearly invisible hems on curtains, - Regular blind stitch for normal trousers, skirts, etc. woven fabrics. Settings - Elastic blind stitch for soft, : Presser foot - All Purpose Foot stretchable fabrics.

  • Page 35: Decorative And Stretch Stitches

    DECORATIVE AND STRETCH STITCHES Settings : Presser foot - All Purpose Foot : Thread tension control - 5 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 36 OVEREDGE STITCH This is the same type stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear - it forms and finishes the seam in one operation. It’s very effective for use in repairing raw or worn seams of garments. FEATHER STITCH The Feather Stitch enables it to be used for decorative topstitching or for attaching laces and trims.
  • Page 37 Useful for decorative stitching on borders and for use in heirloom sewing. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a Wing Needle (SINGER Style 2040) to create holes in the stitch pattern. Helpful Hint: A slight + adjustment of the tension will increase the size of the hole when using a Wing Needle.
  • Page 38 PIN STITCH The Pin stitch is a traditional stitch pattern used for picot-like edges and for applique work. BLANKET STITCH The Blanket stitch is traditionally a hand s e w n s t i t c h u s e d t o p u t b i n d i n g s o n blankets.
  • Page 39 SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Seams and overcasts in one operation t o p r o d u c e a n a r r o w, s u p p l e s e a m , particularly suited to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, jersey and cotton jersey.

  • Page 40: Reinforced Overedge Stitch

    THORN STITCH The Thorn Stitch is a versatile stitch used for joining fabric pieces as well as for decorative machine stitching. REINFORCED OVEREDGE STITCH This stitch is perfect for attaching flat elastic and can also be used for smocking and as a seam finish. EDGE-JOINING STITCH SETTINGS : Presser foot - All Purpose Foot...

  • Page 41: More Decorative Stitches & Ideas For Decorative Machine Stitching

    MORE DECORATIVE STITCHES & IDEAS FOR DECORATIVE MACHINE STITCHING SETTINGS : Presser foot - All Purpose Foot : Thread tension control - 5 or -1 You should always test the decorative stitch on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing it onto your final project. Before starting to sew, check that there is enough thread wound onto the bobbin to ensure that the thread will not run out...

  • Page 42: Buttonhole Making

    BUTTONHOLE MAKING AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Tab A Tab B USING BUTTONHOLE FOOT Your machine offers you two different widths of bartack, keyhole and round end buttonholes sewn by a system that measures the size of the button and calculates the size of buttonhole required. Inserting button between Tab A and Tab B will automatically size the buttonhole for you.
  • Page 43 5. C a r e f u l l y m a r k t h e p o s i t i o n o f buttonhole on your garment. 6. Place the fabric under the foot. Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to a length of about 4 inches to the rear.

  • Page 44: Manual Buttonhole

    CORDED BUTTONHOLES Spur Hook filler cord (such as crochet thread or buttonhole twist) over the spur and pull both ends of the cord forward under the foot and tie off the cord as shown in the illustration. Sew buttonhole so that zigzag stitches cover the cord.

  • Page 45: Caring For Your Machine

    3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the socket-outlet. A l w a y s d i s c o n n e c t t h e machine from power supply by removing the plug from...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Feed Dogs And Shuttle Area

    CLEANING THE FEED DOGS AND SHUTTLE AREA Raise the needle to its highest position. 1. Remove the bobbin case from the shuttle. 2. Push aside the two shuttle keepers. 3. Remove the shuttle race cover and shuttle. Clean the feed dogs and shuttle area with the lint brush. NOTE: Put a drop of sewing machine oil on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race as indicated by the large arrows in step B.

  • Page 47: Option Accessories

    4. OPTION ACCESSORIES LARGE EXTENSION TABLE To place onto the machine, lift the supporting leg of the extension table, and slide the table into place while fitting the guide pins A, B, C and D into machine as illustrated. Extension table Supporting leg HARD-SIDED COVER Carry your machine safely and keep dust-free in storage.

  • Page 48: Performance Checklist

    5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS THREAD PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. Thread bunches. * Power switch is turned off. * Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. - Turn on the switch. * Assure foot controller plug is fully engaged - Draw both threads back under presser foot about 6 inches (10 cm) and hold until a few (pushed into its socket).

  • Page 49: Special Accessories

    6. SPECIAL ACCESSORIES ROLLER FOOT When sewing leather, suede, plastic and velvet, fit the roller foot to aid the smooth flow of fabric. However, especially when sewing softer leather and suede, better results may be achieved by using the normal zigzag foot. BUTTON SEWING FOOT The Button Sewing Foot is designed to hold the button firmly in place when...

  • Page 50: Blind Stitch Foot, Overcasting Foot

    BLIND STITCH FOOT Elastic Blind stitch for soft, stretchable fabrics. Regular blind stitch for normal woven fabrics. The Blind Stitch Foot is primarily used for creating nearly invisible hems on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. 3. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn Machine Preparation the handwheel towards you (counter- •...

  • Page 51: Invisible Zipper Foot

    INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT The Invisible Zipper Foot provides a concealed closing on a variety of garments and accessories. It is commonly seen on the side or back of skirts and dresses. Machine Preparation • Attach Invisible Zipper Foot • Set machine to Straight Stitch •...
  • Page 52 ENGLISH © Part No. 82900 3 /11 2 /12(1)

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