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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE9150 / SE9155 SE9180 / SE9185...
- 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. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
- Page 3 • If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
- Page 4 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the authorized SINGER® retailer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
- Page 5 CE Declaration of Conformity VSM Group AB Soldattorpsgatan 3, SE-554 74 Jonkoping, Sweden declare that the product: Household Sewing Machine SINGER® SE9150 / SE9155 / SE9180 / SE9185 complies fully with following EU directives: • 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive • 2014/30/EU EMC Directive •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Needle Position ..............27 USB Port................11 Firmware Update Using a USB Device ....... 28 Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray ......11 Only for models SE9150 and SE9155 ....... 28 Presser Foot Lever ............11 WiFi & mySewnet Services ......29 Thread Knife ..............11 Only for models SE9180 and SE9185 ....... - Page 7 MAINTENANCE ..........55 Seam ................... 37 Start to Sew – Straight Stitch ..........37 Cleaning the Machine ........... 55 Change Needle Position ............. 37 Cleaning the Bobbin Area ..........55 Change Sewing Direction ..........38 Cleaning under the Bobbin Area........55 Finish Sewing ..............
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Page 9: Introduction
Intended Use Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.singer.com. Machine Overview 8. Start/Stop Button — Press to start and stop sewing with- 1. -
Page 10: Needle Area Overview
Needle Area Overview 1. Buttonhole Lever — Used for buttonhole sewing. 2. Built-in Needle Threader — Thread the needle quickly and easily. 3. Needle Bar With Needle Clamp Screw — Secures the needle. 4. Needle Thread Guide — Helps maintain thread flow when sewing. -
Page 11: Overview Accessories
11. Stylus pen 12. Embroidery Hoop (170x100) Included Accessories (Not Pictured) • Needles • Foot control • Power cord Optional Accessories Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Check with your authorized SINGER® retailer for more information. Introduction – 3... -
Page 12: Presser Feet
Presser Feet All Purpose Foot A (attached to the machine upon delivery) This foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. The bottom of the foot is flat, so that the fabric is held down firmly against the feed teeth while sewing. It also has a wide slot so that the needle can move from left to right, depending on which stitch you sew. -
Page 13: Function Buttons
Function Buttons Reverse Button Press and hold the Reverse button to sew in reverse. Release it to resume sewing forward. The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse button is pressed. Only available for the following: straight stitch and zigzag stitch - 1-001 to 1-003, 1-008, and 1-010 to 1-012. -
Page 14: Stitch Overview
Stitch Overview Utility Stitches Stitch № Presser Thread Name Description Foot tension Straight Stitch, center For all types of sewing. Select 29 different needle positions. needle position Straight Stitch, left nee- For all types of sewing. dle position Straight Stitch, right For all types of sewing. - Page 15 Stitch № Presser Thread Name Description Foot Tension Two-step Zigzag Stitch, For stretch sewing or patching. For medium and heavy fabrics Reinforced Elastic Stitch For sewing seams in stretch fabrics. Stretch Seam/Overcast Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For Stitch medium stretch fabrics.
- Page 16 Stitch № Presser Thread Name Description Foot Tension Blind Hem Stitch Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc. For non-stretch fabric Elastic Blindhem Stitch Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric.
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Page 17: Stitch Menu Overview
Stitch № Presser Thread Name Description Foot Tension Satin Stitch Wide This is a closely spaced zigzag stitch for appliqué or bar-tack- ing. Use a stabilizer or interfacing to avoid puckering. Satin Stitch This is a closely spaced zigzag stitch for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. -
Page 18: Preparations
PREPARATIONS Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit After lifting the machine out of the box and removing all packing material and the plastic bag, wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any oil before sewing. When unpacking the embroidery unit, do not throw away the white styrofoam inside the machine box, as this is designed for storing the embroidery unit when not in use. -
Page 19: Usb Port
USB Port Thread Sensor Your machine has one USB port for connecting USB devices If the needle thread breaks or bobbin thread is running low, the such as a memory stick. USB plugs can only be inserted one machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen. way –... -
Page 20: Spool Pins
Spool Pins Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an aux- iliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for various types of thread. The main spool pin is used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and the auxiliary spool pin in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). -
Page 21: Threads
Threads There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes. Your machine is designed for different types of threads and spool sizes. All Purpose Sewing Thread All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester. This type of thread is used for most sewing projects, including garments, home decor, and quilting. -
Page 22: Stabilizers
Stabilizers Tear-Away Stabilizers Tear-away stabilizers are used with stable woven fabrics. Hoop with the fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess stabilizer after stitching. Iron-on Tear-Away Iron-on tear-away is a more stable stabilizer that has a slick side that will iron on to fabric. It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics. -
Page 23: Needles
Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If the needle eye is too small for the thread the needle threader may not work properly. -
Page 24: Change The Needle
Change the Needle Note: Before you begin changing the needle, it can be help- ful to place a small piece of paper or fabric underneath the needle area, over the hole in the needle plate, so that the needle doesn't accidentally fall down into the machine. 1. -
Page 25: Wind The Bobbin
Wind the Bobbin 1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap 6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right. When the firmly against the spool. winding spindle is pushed to the right, a bobbin winding pop-up is shown on the display. -
Page 26: Thread The Machine
Thread the Machine Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor stitch quality when you start to sew. -
Page 27: Needle Threader
Needle Threader The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needle quickly and easily. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position. It is also recommended that you lower the presser foot. -
Page 28: Thread Tension
Thread Tension To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of fabric (A). -
Page 29: Changing The Presser Foot
Changing the Presser Foot 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot down and towards you. 2. Line up the cross pin (A) on the foot with the gap in the presser foot ankle. Push the foot into the gap until the foot snaps into place (B). -
Page 30: Embroidery Preparations
EMBROIDERY PREPARATIONS Embroidery Unit 1. Embroidery arm 2. Embroidery hoop attachment 3. Embroidery unit plug 4. Embroidery unit release button (underside) Embroidery Hoop Overview 1. Embroidery hoop connector 2. Outer hoop 3. Inner hoop 4. Center marks 5. Retaining screw Embroidery Foot The Embroidery Foot is recommended for hoop embroidery and free-motion sewing. -
Page 31: Designs
Designs Over 150 designs are included in the machine memory. These designs, along with the ten built-in embroidery fonts, are shown on the screen in the Embroidery Mode. Note: Your machine can only load embroidery files in the .VP3 format. Connect the Embroidery Unit 1. -
Page 32: To Hoop The Fabric
To Hoop the Fabric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer be- neath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. 1. Loosen the screw (A) on the larger outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop. -
Page 33: The Touch Screen
THE TOUCH SCREEN Common Functions The following functions on the screen are used frequently. Confirms changes and pop-up messages and returns to previous window. Cancel Cancels changes and pop-up messages and returns to previous window. Exit Touch the exit button to exit from menus and settings. Returns to previous window. -
Page 34: Settings
To select a different hoop size, touch the hoop selection button. A list will appear with hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized SINGER® retailer. Clear Download Cache Touch the Clear Download Cache button to remove all saved files from the machine memory to free space. -
Page 35: Restore To Factory Default Settings
Restore to Factory Default Settings Restoring your sewing machine to factory default settings eras- es any changes or adjustments made to the machine’s settings, essentially resetting it to its original state. This can be a useful troubleshooting step for resolving issues, but it will also erase any saved settings or configurations. -
Page 36: Firmware Update Using A Usb Device
It is always recommended to install the latest firmware in your machine. Visit the SINGER® website at software.singer.com and find your machine. Here you will find the available updates. Follow the steps below to download and install the firmware update. -
Page 37: Wifi & Mysewnet Services
WIFI & MYSEWNET SERVICES Only for models SE9180 and SE9185 WiFi Introduction Your machine features WiFi which makes it possible to connect your machine wirelessly to the mySewnet services. Follow the steps below to connect your machine. Getting Started With WiFi Touch the mySewnet button in the top bar, and then the settings button in the top corner or bottom corner of the screen. -
Page 38: Complimentary Software (Pc And Mac)
Complimentary Software (PC and MAC) • Plug-in for your Windows Explorer to handle embroidery A computer software package is available for your machine. It designs: viewing designs as thumbnail images, reading adds the following features: different embroidery file formats, add trim commands and •... -
Page 39: Connect To Mysewnet On Your Machine
Connect to mySewnet on your machine When you have established a WiFi connection, touch the exit icon to return to the mySewnet login page where you can sign in. If you do not have a user name and password, select Create Free Account. -
Page 40: Sewing
SEWING Sewing Mode – Overview In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Your selected stitch will be shown in actual size in the stitch field. 1. Sewing mode indicator 9. Sewing settings 17. Stitches 2. Presser foot recommendation 10. -
Page 41: What Is A Stitch
What is a Stitch? A stitch either consists of a single stitch as in a straight stitch, or as two individual stitches e.g. in a zigzag. Furthermore, a stitch is also the complete stitch, meaning it is made up by the total of the individual stitches in the stitch, such as a 3 step zigzag or a decorative stitch. -
Page 42: Fabric Selection
Fabric Selection Start your sewing by selecting the fabric that you will use. Suggested fabrics for each fabric group you can choose from are listed below. Note: Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discol- oration on other fabrics or on your embroidery machine. This discoloration may be very difficult or impossible to remove. -
Page 43: Stitch Width
Stitch Width Increase or decrease the stitch width using + and - in the con- trol. The number above the control shows stitch width in mm. Changed stitch position may limit the stitch width adjustments. Stitch Length Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and – in the con- trol. -
Page 44: Mirroring
Mirroring To mirror a stitch or stitch program lengthwise, touch the mirror end to end button. To mirror a stitch or stitch program sideways, touch the mirror side to side button. Note: Some stitches e.g. buttonholes cannot be mirrored. Side to side End to end Balance Stitch If you are experiencing uneven stitch results when sewing, it... -
Page 45: Basic Sewing Techniques
Basic Sewing Techniques In basic sewing techniques you will find the most commonly used sewing techniques. Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allow- ance that will usually be pressed open. In most cases, edges of the seam allowance are finished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. -
Page 46: Change Sewing Direction
Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction, stop the machine. Press the Needle Stop button to activate the Needle Up / Down position button. The needle is brought down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Needle Up / Down Button Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. -
Page 47: Blind Hems
Blind Hems The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. There are two types of blind hem; one is recommended for medium to heavy woven fabric (1), the other for medium to heavy stretch fabric (2). The blind hem is not suggested for light weight fabric, leather and vinyl. -
Page 48: One-Step Buttonhole
One-Step Buttonhole Sew buttonholes perfectly sized for your button. The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. 1. Mark the start position of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). 2. On the One-Step Buttonhole Foot, push the button holder open by pushing the lever backwards (B). -
Page 49: Sew Zippers
Sew Zippers The Zipper Foot can be attached on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the foot in the left presser foot position. -
Page 50: Sewing Pop-Up Messages
Sewing Pop-up Messages Bobbin Thread Low When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message appears giving you notice that you will soon need to change the bobbin. This gives you an opportunity to plan when you want to change your bobbin. Check Upper Thread The machine stops automatically if the upper thread runs out or breaks. -
Page 51: Embroidery
EMBROIDERY Getting Started to Embroider To enter embroidery mode, slide on the embroidery unit. Make sure that the area is clear so that the embroidery unit can cali- brate when needed. Note: You can not access the sewing mode while having the embroidery unit on. -
Page 52: Create Embroidery Text
Create Embroidery Text To create a text, open the font menu and touch your desired font on the screen. You can change the font and size of the text as desired. Once you’ve written your text, touch the confirm button to load it into text edit mode. Read about the various text edit options below to learn more. -
Page 53: Embroidery Edit - Overview
Embroidery Edit – Overview In embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save and delete designs and fonts. The loaded design(s) are shown in the em- broidery area. 1. Embroidery area 2. Rotate options 3. Scale options 4. Thread color edit / Background color 5. -
Page 54: Rotate
Rotate Touch the different rotation buttons to rotate the selected design(s).You can rotate your design 90°, 10° and 1 degree. When rotating, the selected design(s) will be rotated around the center point of the selected design(s). Thread color edit / Background color Touch the Thread color edit / Background color to view a list of thread colors in the selected design(s) and change the back- ground color for the hoop. -
Page 55: Hoop Selection
Hoop Selection To select a hoop size, touch the hoop selection button. A list will appear with hoop choices. After selecting your hoop size, the list will close automatically. Scale With the touch function, scale, you can increase or decrease the size of the selected design(s) without changing the number of stitches. -
Page 56: Multi-Select
Multi-Select Touch the multi-select button to add more designs to the em- broidery after chosing your desired designs, touch the embroi- dery edit button to do any changes. If you have selected two or more designs and want to combine them to be adjusted as one design, touch the group/ungroup button. -
Page 57: The Bobbin Thread Is Running Low
Embroidery Edit Pop-up Messages Too many designs selected. Please remove a design and try again. This pop-up appears for one of the following rea- sons: • The design combination contains too many color blocks. • There are too many designs in the combination. •... -
Page 58: Save Design To The Mysewnet Cloud
Save Design to the mySewnet cloud Only avalible for SE9180 and S9185 You can choose to save the file to the mySewnet cloud folder or to a USB device. Previously saved designs are shown. Touch the mySewnet tab at the top of the screen, then touch the save to cloud, choose the folder, then name your file and touch the save button to confirm. -
Page 59: Mysewnet Library Only Available For Se9180 And Se9185
mySewnet Library Only available for SE9180 and SE9185 mySewnet library is a service where you can get access to thousands of embroidery designs. Visit our website to read more about this service and start your subscription. If you have a subscription, WiFi is connected and you have logged in to your mySewnet account, the mySewnet library will be visible in your machine. -
Page 60: 52 - E Mbroidery Stitch Out
EMBROIDERY STITCH OUT To proceed to embroidery stitch out, touch the confirm button in the embroidery edit overview. – Embroidery Stitch Out Overview 1. Embroidery area 2. Thread Color Information 3. Start / Pause Embroidery Stitch Out 4. Return To Embroidery Edit 5. -
Page 61: Thread Color Blocks
Thread Color Blocks All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they will be embroidered with thread color blocks. Touch the Color List to view a full list of all colors used in the design. Each listed color shows the thread color number and the color block order. -
Page 62: Design Placement
Design Placement Use the design placement feature to place a design on an exact location on your fabric without re-hooping. It can also be useful when you want to embroider a design to exactly match a specific spot on your project or next to a previously embroidered design. -
Page 63: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your ma- chine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Raise the needle and turn off the machine. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Clean bobbin holder. Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) – don’t substitute. Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric Possible cause: Top thread too tight. - Page 65 Make sure power cord/foot control are correctly seated in machine and power supply. Possible cause: Wrong bobbins being used. Solution: Use bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins)– don’t substitute. Maintenance – 5 7...
- Page 66 Needles Breaking Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. Possible cause: Wrong size needle for fabric. Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric type. Possible cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Solution: Rethread the machine completely. Possible cause: “Pushing”...
- Page 67 The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be sensitive to static electricity. If the screen does not respond to touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. If the problem persists, contact your authorized SINGER® retailer. Embroidery Problems...
- Page 68 The Machine Cannot Connect to a WiFi Network Only for SE9180 and SE9185 Possible cause: Cannot Connect to WiFi. Solution: • Make sure that WiFi is enabled on your machine. Touch the WiFi button on the topbar or go to WiFi set- tings.
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Page 69: Service
Service Have Your Sewing Machine Serviced Regularly by Your Local Authorized Retailer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, contact your retailer. It may be helpful to bring the fabric, thread and stabilizer you are using with you. If you have a stitch out that shows the problem, please bring that as well. A sewing sample will often give better information than words and help your technician diagnose the problem. - Page 70 Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo “S” Design, are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. MYSEWNET is an exclusive trademark of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.a.r.l.
- Page 72 471137426A • English • ©2023 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. • All rights reserved.
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HOW TO INCREASE SPEED OF MACHINE SE8190
how to increase speed
To increase the speed of the Singer sewing machine SE8190, press the foot control harder. Sewing speed is regulated by the pressure applied to the foot control.
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How do you resize numbers brought down from mysewnet
To resize designs from mySewnet on a Singer SE9150, use the Scale Buttons to adjust the size of the selected design without changing the number of stitches. To return the design to its original size, touch the Undo button. The current width and height in millimeters are shown on the top bar above the embroidery area.
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