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- Page 2 Fashion Mate ma- chine by going through this instruction book step by step while seated at your machine. SINGER* service is always close at hand. If your sewing machine should need servicing, call your...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SINGER SEWING MACHINE Principal Parts……………………………………………………………. 2 Accessories………………………………………………………………. 4 THREADING THE MACHINE The Bobbin Thread………………………………………………………. 5 The Needle Thread………………………………………………………. 9 Raising Bobbin Thread…………………………………………………… 10 STRAIGHT STITCHING Positioning the Needle…………………………………………………… 11 Regulating the Machine for Your Fabric………………………………… 12 Fabric, needle, thread, and stitch length chart…………………... -
Page 4: Principal Parts
Getting to know your SINGER principal parts... - Page 5 sewing machine ……and what they do SPOOL PIN AND FELT – Pin holds thread spools of various sizes and felt helps thread unwind smoothly. BOBBIN WINDER SPINDLE – Holds bobbin for winding. BOBBIN WINDER STOP – Controls amount of thread on bobbin. –...
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Page 6: Accessories
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SINGER SEWING MACHINE (continued) Accessories ….. and their uses In the envelope accompanying your sewing machine you will fins the following accessories: Three bobbins – these extra bobbins allow you to have various color threads ready to use. -
Page 7: Threading The Machine
Threading the machine Like all sewing machine that produce what is called a “lockstitch,” your sewing machine sews with two threads. The upper thread comes from the spool and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bobbin, which is simply a small spool that you wind yourself, using the machine. - Page 8 THREADING THE MACHINE (continued) WINDING THE BOBBIN (continued) 2 Place empty bobbin on spindle. 3 Move bobbin winder lever to the right. 4 Place spool of thread on spool pin over the spool pin felt and pass thread around bobbin winder ten- sion bracket disc.
- Page 9 8 Stop machine and move bobbin winder lever to the left. 9 Cut connecting thread about three inches from bobbin and remove bobbin from spindle. 10 Tighten stop-motion screw with right hand while holding handwheel with left hand. IF THREAD DOES NOT WIND EVENLY 1 Loosen tension bracket screw.
- Page 10 THREADING THE MACHINE (continued) REPLACING THE BOBBIN 1 Hold bobbin so that thread unwind in the direction shown, and put bobbin in bobbin case. 2 Pull thread into notch; draw it under tension spring and into slot. Allow about three inches of thread to hand freely from bobbin case.
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Page 11: The Needle Thread
the needle thread 1 Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle to its highest position. 2 Make sure spool pin felt is on spool pin. 3 Place spool of thread on spool pin and lead thread through threading points shown. Thread the needle from left to right. -
Page 12: Raising Bobbin Thread
THREADING THE MACHINE (continued) raising the bobbin thread Now that you have wound the bobbin and threaded the needle, you will need to raise the bobbin thread through the hole in the throat plate. 1 Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so that needle enters throat plate. -
Page 13: Straight Stitching
Straight stitching positioning the needle Before your set your Fashion Mate sewing machine for any kind of stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is above the throat plate. THE STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR To set for straight stitching, press down on the Stitch Width Selector and move it to the far right. -
Page 14: Regulating The Machine For Your Fabric
THREADING THE MACHINE (continued) regulating the machine for your fabric As you get ready to sew, take ad- vantage of the flexibility of your sewing machine. With a choice of needle sizes and four easy-to use selectors for stitch length, pressure, feed height, and needle-thread ten- sion, you can adjust the machine to sew perfectly on a wide variety of... -
Page 15: Fabric, Needle, Thread, And Stitch Length Chart
FABRIC, NEEDLE, THREAD, AND STITCH LENGTH TABLE Thread Needle Stitch Length Fabrics Sizes Sizes Setting Fine mercerized Delicate – tulle, chiffon, fine cotton 15 to 20 lace, silk, organdy Fine synthetic thread Lightweight – batiste, or- 50 mercerized 12 to 15 gandy, jersey, voile, tafetta, cotton (8 to 10 for... -
Page 16: Stitch Length
STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued) REGULATING STITCH LENGTH The Stitch Length Selector does two jobs: it controls the number of stitches per inch, and it lets you sew either forward or in reverse. The numbers on either side of the selector represent the number of stitches per inch: the higher the number, the shorter the stitch. -
Page 17: Thread Tension
REGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION The Tension Dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle thread and lets you select just the right setting for your fabric and thread. The numbers eliminate guesswork in duplicating settings. Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams. - Page 18 STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued) REGULATING BOBBIN-THREAD TENSION You will seldom need to adjust bobbin-thread tension. Usually it possible to obtain a balanced stitch by adjusting the needle- thread tension alone. Should it be necessary to regulate bobbin thread tension, you can do so by turning the screw on the bobbin case.
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Page 19: Pressure
REGULATING PRESSURE The pressure dial regulates the pressure that the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct pressure is important be- cause it means that the fabric feeds smoothly, evenly, without being marred. Generally, heavy fabric requires heavy pressure: lightweight fabric, light pressure. -
Page 20: Sewing A Seam
STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued) sewing a seam STARTING A SEAM 1 Set Stitch Length Selector for desired number of stitches per inch. 2 With pressure foot up, align, fabric with appropriate seam guideline on throat plate (as described on the following page). Position needle in fabric about ½... - Page 21 GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC Most fabric fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot as shown right. some fabrics, however, require support while being stitched. ● For filmy sheers, knits, etc., apply gentle tension by holding seam in front and back of the presser foot.
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Page 22: Pin Basting
STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued) ENDING A SEAM 1 Stitch to the fabric edge. Raise Stitch Length Selector as far as it will go, and backstitch to reinforce end of seam. 2 Turn hand wheel to bring take-up lever to its highest point. 3 Raise presser foot and remove fabric. -
Page 23: Sewing Darts
sewing darts Darts can be made by either of two methods: “regular” or “continuous- thread.” REGULAR DARTS 1 Stitch from the seam edge, tapering gradually to the point. 2 Stitch beyond the fabric to form a thread chain ¾ inch to 1 inch long. -
Page 24: Darning Without Embroidery Hoop
STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued) darning without embroidery hoop You may choose to darn either with or without an embroidery hoop. When greater control is needed, free- motion stitching with an embroidery hoop is usually best. For directions on darning with an embroidery hoop, see page 33. -
Page 25: Zig-Zag Stitching
Zig-Zag stitching setting stitch width and needle position STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR To produce a zig-zag stitch, the Stitch Width Selector must be moved from its straight stitch position to any setting on the left. Your stitch will be wider as you move the Selector to the left. -
Page 26: Stitch Length
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (continued) When you are preparing to do zigzag stitching, make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust your stitch length and needle-thread tension properly. For best results when doing satin stitching, use the Special Purpose Presser Foot. -
Page 27: Seams
sewing seams LINGERIE SEAMS Dainty lingerie seams can be made durable with plain zigzag stitching. 1 After straight-stitching seam on the wrong side, press both seam allowances in the same direction. 2 Set Stitch Width Selector in the middle and the stitch Length Selector at 12 or 15. -
Page 28: Darts In Interfacing
ZIGZAG STITCHING (continued) KNIT FABRIC SEAMS A fine zigzag stitch is ideal for seaming knit fabrics. It is particularly desirable for underarm seams where elasticity and give are needed. For neckline and waistline seams, where a stay is needed to prevent undue stretching, this same stitch can be used to apply seam tape. -
Page 29: Mending
mending The zigzag stitch is just as useful for mending as it is for creative sewing. The zigzag stitch forms a firm, flexible bond for repairing tears and for reinforcing elastic. Set Stitch Width Selector at the widest width (the far left). TEARS 1 Set Stitch Length Selector in FINE area. -
Page 30: Applique
ZIGZAG STITCHING (continued) appliqué The stitch most commonly used in appliquéing is a closed zigzag stitch. The width of this stitch can be varied to accommodate fabrics of different weaves and textures. There are two methods of appliquéing: trimming after stitching or stitching after trimming. -
Page 31: Buttonholes
buttonholes Always make a test buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. Be sure to duplicate thickness garment and include interfacing if appropriate. STITCH WIDTH SETTINGS You will use two stitch width settings: for side stitching, a medium stitch width and for the bar tacks (the closings each buttonhole), a wide stitch width. - Page 32 BUTTONHOLES (continued) PROCEDURE Attach the Special Purpose Presser Foot. Set Needle Position Selector at far left (L) and Stitch Width Selector in the middle. Place work under needle, aligning center marking of buttonhole with the notch in the center of the Special Purpose Presser Foot.
- Page 33 FINAL BAR TACK Adjust Stitch Width Selector to far left for bar tacks, and take at least six stitches ending at point F. FASTENING STITCH To secure stitching, move Selector to far right and take three stitches. Remove work, draw threads to underside, fasten and trim.
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Page 34: Free-Motion Stitching
Free-motion stitching For free-motion, you sew without the presser foot and control the fabric movement yourself by means of an embroidery hoop. Either straight or zigzag stitch settings can be used. With removal of the presser foot and the setting of the Feed Regulating Knob on D to prevent the feed-dog from moving the fabric, your Fashion Mate sewing machine is ready to do free-motion darning and embroidery. -
Page 35: Darning With Embroidery Hoop
darning with embroidery hoop 1. Trim ragged edges from area to be darned. 2. Center worn section embroidery hoop. 3. Set Stitch Width Selector at far right (straight stitch); the Needle Position Selector in center (C) position; and the Stitch Length Selector in FINE area. -
Page 36: Script Lettering
FREE-MOTION (continued) script lettering If you wish to embroider a whole name-on a child’s dress or shirt, for example- you can do so by free- motion stitching. 1. Always make a sample first to find the right stitch settings and spacing. -
Page 37: Embroidery
embroidery Decorative designs of many kinds can be effectively accomplished with zig-zag stitching when the free-motion principle is used. The design is placed in an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric taut; the hoop is moved slowly so that the needle follows the outline of the design. -
Page 38: Caring For Your Sewing Machine
Caring for your sewing machine Your sewing machine is a fine yet sturdy precision instrument, and it will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few simple steps to keep it in good condition. How often you will need to clean, oil, and lubricate the machine will depend on how often you use it and where you keep it. -
Page 39: Oiling And Lubricating
every week or so: oil ● Remove face plate and top cover places indicated at right. ● Remove throat plate and apply one drop of oil to shuttle race. ● Replace covers and plates. ● After each oiling, sew a few lines of stitching on a scrap of fabric to remove excess oil. - Page 40 IF THE MACHINE IS TO BE STORED, it is necessary to protect if from rust damage. Before storing, give the machine a thorough brush cleaning to remove all traces of lint and fluff. Follow by swabbing all exposed parts with a lint brush saturated with SINGER* oil.
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Page 41: Adjusting Belt Tension
Withdraw bulb. REPLACING BULB Press new SINGER* bulb (bay-onet- type) into socket, with bulb pin entering slot of socket. Turn it over in direction shown to lock bulb into... -
Page 42: Index
11, 23 Threading the Machine Oiling 37, 38 Zig-Zag Stitching Pin Basting Needle Position Stitch Width Enjoy sewing! If you have any questions please write to: Department of Sewing Education The Singer Company 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10020... - Page 43 THIS GUARANTEE is effectively only with respect to the person making the purchase from The Singer Company or one of its Approved Dealers. The original Sales Agreement, or Cash Receipt, must be presented to obtain the benefits of the guarantee.