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Singer 10 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    5, 8, 10, 16 & 22 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Special Stitches Important Safeguards Preparation Patterns capability and graphics illustration 1. Getting to Know Your Machine Zig-Zag Stitch Principal Parts Zig-Zag Blindstitch Accessories Multi Stitch Zig-Zag " M " Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch 2. Getting Ready to Sew Crescent Stitch/Chinese/Dynasty Stitch/Solid Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine Scallop Stitch...
  • Page 3 *A Trademark of The Singer Company Take some time to acquaint yourself with this owner's manual and your machine. Whether you are a novice...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Operator's Guide. Use only attach- • For double insulated machines, when servicing, use ments recommended by the manufacturer as con- only identical Singer replacement parts. See instruc- tained in the Operator's Guide. tions for Servicing of Double-lnsulated Appliances.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions continued... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Never operate the machine with any air openings Servicing should be performed by an authorized ser- blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine vice representative. and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Machine

    SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Principal Parts 1. Hand Wheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle. 2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily. 3. Pattern Display Panel shows a variety of patterns available for your sewing needs.
  • Page 7 Principal Parts Continued... 14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of machine, lets you raise and lower presser foot. 15. Thread Cutter 24. Electrical Power Cord connects machine to your electrical outlet. 25. Speed Controller regulates the sewing machine speed. fabric during sewing.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES The accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing projects. 1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), are standard on the machine. Used for straight and zigzag sewing. 2. Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers. 3.

  • Page 9: Getting Ready To Sew

    SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW CONNECTING THE MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the volt- age and number of cycles indicated on the electrical data table (1), conform to your electrical power supply. Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle, at the right end of the machine.

  • Page 10: Choosing And Changing Needles

    CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT : For best sewing results, use only Singer * needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the correct needle and fabric combination. • Raise needle to its highest position.

  • Page 11: Changing Presser Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot already attached. You can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank by following the directions below. •...

  • Page 12: Replacing Presser Foot With Shank

    REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK Presser feet with built-in shanks can be replaced as follows: • Turn machine off. • Raise needle and presser foot. • Loosen presser foot screw (1) and remove presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward you and to the right.

  • Page 13: Winding A Bobbin

    WINDING A BOBBIN • Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4). Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before • Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in threading the machine.

  • Page 14: Threading The Machine

    THREADING THE MACHINE • Place spool of thread on spool pin (1). Your sewing machine is easily threaded. The clear • Slide spool cap (2) firmly over the rim of the spool to threading path helps you avoid threading errors. prevent thread tangling.

  • Page 15: Inserting A Wound Bobbin

    INSERTING A WOUND BOBBIN To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below. • Raise presser foot. • Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. • Open slide plate and remove bobbin. 1. Pull 4" (10cm) of thread from replacement bobbin and insert bobbin into case, as shown.

  • Page 16: Raising Bobbin Thread

    RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Once the needle has been threaded and the bobbin placed in the bobbin case, the bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the needle plate. 1. Hold needle thread with left hand. • Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering nee- dle into hole in plate.

  • Page 17: Selecting A Pattern

    SELECTING A PATTERN All the patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewing machine. • If your machine has 5 patterns, it will indicate pat- terns 1 through 9. • If your machine has 8 patterns, it will indicate pat- terns 1 through 12.

  • Page 18: Straight Stitching

    SECTION 3 STRAIGHT STITCHING Before beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the best needle and thread combination for your fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 - 4.

  • Page 19: Sewing A Seam

    SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. BASTING Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. • To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line. NEVER place pins on the underside of fabric in contact with the feed.
  • Page 20 KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most commonly used line (1) is extended onto the slide plate. The crosslines (2) serve as guides when stitching square corners. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner, use crosslines on slide plate.

  • Page 21: Free Motion Embroidery

    FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY In free motion embroidery, you sew without a presser foot, and control the fabric with an embroidery hoop. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch or Zig-Zag Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Remove foot with shank Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) •...

  • Page 22: Special Stitches

    SECTION 4 S P E C I A LS T I T C H E S The Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practi- cal and decorative uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for many other sewing projects.

  • Page 23: Patterns Capability And Graphics Illustration

    PATTERNS CAPABILITY AND GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATION GRAPHICS DESCRIPTION OF STITCHES STITCH STITCH STITCH STITCH STITCH • • • • • Buttonhole-Left Side • • • • • Buttonhole-Bartack • • • • • Buttonhole-Right Side • • • • • Straight Stitch •...

  • Page 24: Zig-Zag Stitch

    ZIG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliquÈing, monogramming or decorating. SEAM FINISHING Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel. • Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width:...
  • Page 25 SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish. • Practice to get desired stitch appearance. Block Monogramming • Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width:...

  • Page 26: Zig-Zag Blindstitch

    ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH Use this Blindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic. BLINDSTITCH HEMMING • Practice first on a scrap of material, carefully follow- ing each step. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Adjustable Blindstitch (K) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

  • Page 27: Multi Stitch Zig-Zag

    MULTI-STITCH ZIG ZAG Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. MENDING A TEAR • Trim ragged edges of tear. • Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement. • Bring the edges of tear together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric.
  • Page 28 "M" STITCH SANDCASTLE These stitches can be used for stretch seams and dec- orative stitching. LACE TRIM Lace trim may be added to blouses, lingerie and chil- dren's wear. • Cut lace to desired size. • Pin lace to right side of fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: "M"...
  • Page 29 CRESCENT STITCH CHINESE DYNASTY STITCH SOLID SCALLOP STITCH These stitches are ideal for borders, edges, smocking and embroidering. BORDER DESIGN Border designs decorate clothing and many household items. • Sew Seams in usual manner and press • Mark stitching lines of fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Crescent Stitch, Chinese Dynasty Stitch, Solid Scallop Stitch...
  • Page 30 ARROW STITCH BUNTING STITCH PRIVET STITCH These stitches are decorative and secure finish to seams, pleats and pockets it can also be used as a border design. BORDER DESIGN • Sew seams in usual manner and press. • Mark stitching lines on fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch/Privet Stitch Width:...
  • Page 31 WIZARD STITCH RANDOM RIC-RAC STITCH These stitches can be used for appliquÈing, joining patchwork or forming decorative hems on bed and table linens. H E M S T I T C H I N G • Fold a double hem of desired width and baste. •...

  • Page 32: Stretch Overedge Stitch

    STRETCH OVEREDGE STITCH With this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for finishing seams, hems and facings requiring s t r e t c h . OVEREDGE SEAM • Trim seam edge 1/4" (6mm) from position you wish your s e a m .
  • Page 33 R I C - R A C STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for t o p s t i t c h i n g . TO P S T I T C H I N G •...

  • Page 34: Road Runner/Fagoting Stitch

    ROAD RUNNER STITCH FAGOTING STITCH Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams. This is an open, lacy stitch used to join two pieces of fabrics. • Fold under edges to be joined and press. • Baste the edges 1/8" (3mm) apart onto a sheet of tissue paper for support.

  • Page 35: Honeycomb Stitch

    HONEYCOMB STITCH Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics. S M O C K I N G Smocking is decorative stitching across evenly spaced gath- ers of fabric. To Gather Fabric: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: F o o t :...
  • Page 36 SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH S E A G U L LS T I T C H With these stitches you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for edging and appliquÈing. E D G I N G Add a delicate touch to your sewing while finishing and rein- forcing your edges.

  • Page 37: Four Step Buttonholing

    SECTION 5 FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING Your machine makes buttonholes in four easy steps. • You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle. • Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. • Be sure bobbin contains enough thread. •...
  • Page 38 Step 3 • Select Buttonhole Stitch • Make four or five stitches, ending at point (5). • Raise needle. Step 4 • Select Buttonhole Stitch • Stitch up to point (6). • Raise needle. • Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine.

  • Page 39: Caring For Your Machine

    SECTION 6 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE CAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. • Raise presser foot and needle. • Open slide plate and remove bobbin. • To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate must be removed first.

  • Page 40: Removing And Replacing Light Bulb

    REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: • Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine. • This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Machine

    CLEANING THE MACHINE Your machine is designed to give you many years of dependable service. To ensure this reliability, take a few minutes to keep the machine clean. How often you clean it depends on how often you use it. •...

  • Page 42: Performance Checklist

    PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST Upper Thread Breaks When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this Is machine properly threaded? manual to make sure you are correctly following the Is thread freely unwinding from spool? instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders Is proper spool cap being used? below may help you to correct it.

  • Page 43: Additional Accessories

    ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center. 1. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam allowance even. 2. Blindstitch Presser Foot (K), helps guide fabric for nearly invisible blindstitch hems. 3. Button Sewing Foot (H), holds buttons securely for fastening.

  • Page 44: Fabric, Thread And Needle Table

    Ball Point cire, panne velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel 50 mercerized cotton Leather-suede, kidskin lined leathers Style 2032 11/80 Synthetic thread-Silk 14/90 16/100 *A Trademark of The Singer Company. **Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.

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