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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL C5950 / C5955 / C5980Q / C5985 Patchwork™ Plus...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 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 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. •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SEWING ............22 INTRODUCTION ..........1 Sewing ................22 Intended Use ..............1 Start to Sew – Straight Stitch........22 Machine Overview ............1 Change Needle Position ............. 22 Needle Area Overview ............ 2 Change Sewing Direction ..........23 Top of Machine ............... -
Page 5: 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 1. Feed Teeth Lever — Move from side to side to engage or 7. -
Page 6: Needle Area Overview
Needle Area Overview 1. Needle Plate — provides a flat area around presser foot for sewing. Guidelines indicate various seam allowances used to guide fabric while sewing. 2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot when sewing. 3. -
Page 7: Overview Accessories
Overview Accessories Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of transparent bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery. Felt Pad — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin. -
Page 8: Presser Feet
Presser Feet All Purpose Foot (T) (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 9: Included Presser Feet
It releases the fabric when the needle is in the up position, allowing you to move the fabric freely for quilting, monogramming and embroidery. Optional Accessories Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Check with your authorized SINGER® retailer for more information. Introduction – 5 English... -
Page 10: Stitch Overview
Stitch Overview Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. The most frequently used stitches are printed next to the stitch selection buttons on the front of the machine (Stitch Menu 1). Those stitches are selected by touching the corresponding button (if Menu 1 is active). - Page 11 Closed Over- Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy stretch lock Stitch fabrics. Honeycomb For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming. Stitch Buttonhole Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more. Rounded Bart- For light weight fabrics.
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Page 12: Decorative Stitches
Decorative Stitches In addition to utility stitches, your machine features decorative and lettering stitches. When sewing these stitches, it is recommended to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric to help prevent the dense stitching from possibly puckering the fabric. It is also helpful to slightly reduce the upper thread tension. -
Page 13: Preparations
PREPARATIONS Unpacking the Machine 1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Wipe off the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area. Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. -
Page 14: Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in the accessory tray so that they are easily accessible. Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger, flat work surface. PUSH Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems. -
Page 15: Spool Pin
Spool Pin Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an Auxiliary 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 16: Wind The Bobbin
Wind the Bobbin 1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap stop winding. Cut the excess thread tail above the bobbin, firmly against the spool. making sure to trim it close to the bobbin. Step on the foot control to resume winding. -
Page 17: 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 18: 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, or press the needle up/down button. -
Page 19: Important Needle Information
Important Needle Information Change the needle often. As a general rule, needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitch- ing time. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure the point is not bent or damaged (A). A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of the thread. -
Page 20: 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 21: Change The Presser Foot
Change the Presser Foot 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position and the presser foot is lifted. The presser foot release button extends out the back of the presser foot holder. Press this lever to release the presser foot. 2. -
Page 22: Operating Your Machine
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Machine Operation Controls Reverse Button The Reverse Button has two different functions, depending on what stitch has been selected. Utility Stitches (stitch no. 1–6) , Utility & Decorative Stitches (stitch no. 01) 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. -
Page 23: Stitch Control Panel
Stitch Control Panel The functions on the Stitch Control Panel are used to select and adjust stitches and program fonts. Each functionality is listed and described further below. 1. Mode Button 2. Display 3. Function Buttons Display On the display, you can see the current stitch with the set length, width and presser foot recommendation. -
Page 24: Sewing Mode
Sewing Mode Display in Sewing Mode Sewing Mode is the first view on the display after you turn on the machine. Here you will find all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also where you adjust the settings of your stitch. Straight stitch is selected by default. 1. -
Page 25: Create A Sequence
3. After selecting each letter, press the + side of the ABC Function Button (C) for two seconds to hear two beeps. 4. You are now ready to sew out the word “SINGER”. It will stitch the letter sequence that was saved and will stop when the sequence is completed. -
Page 26: Sewing
SEWING Sewing Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this sec- tion of the manual is a chart showing the recommended settings and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the right. The recommended settings are also shown on the display, but might need adjustment to fit a special technique. -
Page 27: 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. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. -
Page 28: Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch
Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch Multi-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. 3.0–5.0 3–5 The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics. -
Page 29: Closed Overlock Stitch
Closed Overlock Stitch The closed overlock stitch can be used for sewing medium to heavier weight stretch fabrics. Use this stitch to hem stretch fabrics (A) and for belt loops (B). 3–5 Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with closed overlock stitch from the right side. -
Page 30: Darning And Mending
Darning and Mending Repair Large Holes To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece of fabric onto the damaged area. Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on the 4.0–6.0 3–5 right side of the fabric. Set up for zigzag Sew over the fabric edges with the zigzag or the multi-step zigzag stitch. -
Page 31: Repair Small Holes
Repair Small Holes A small hole or tear is easily darned with the darning stitch. This stitch automatically sews small stitches back and forth to cover small holes or tears. 2–4 Thread your machine with a thread in a color as close to your fabric as possible. -
Page 32: 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. 3–5 1. Mark the start position of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). Set up for buttonhole 2. On the One-Step Buttonhole Foot, push the button holder open by pushing the lever backwards (B). -
Page 33: 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 2.0–3.0 3–5 presser foot position (A). -
Page 34: Hand-Look Quilt Stitch
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch Simulate the look of hand sewn quilting with the Hand-look Quilting stitch. Thread the needle with either transparent thread or with a thread that blends with the color of the top of the fab- ric. Thread the bobbin with a thread color that coordinates or 2.0–3.0 6–9 contrasts with the top of the fabric, depending on the look you... -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 – 3 3 English...
- Page 38 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”...
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Page 39: Technical Specification
Possible cause: Sewing was started with no fabric under the presser foot. Solution: Place fabric under foot, making sure that needle comes down into fabric; lightly hold both thread tails for first few stitches. Possible cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique. Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric. - Page 40 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo “S” Design, are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in ac- cordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electron- ic products.
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