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You are about to begin an adventure in creativi$: You are going to sew! And,
you are going to sew with one of the easiestto use machines ever made'
The following features have been included on your machine, promising
rewarding hours of uncomplicated
sewing pleasure:
. Clearly defined thread path, reducing the possibility of threading errors.
. Electronic speed control, assuring smooth, even sewing.
o Autotension, requiring noadjustmentsfor a majority of your sewing
projects.
r One-step pattern selection, eliminating complicated selection operation.
In addition, this machine features a removable bed extension, permitting
both flat and free-arm sewing; snap-on presser feet that are quickly
removed and easily replaced; and a one-way needle clamp that makes it
impossible to put the needle in backwards.
Take some time to acquaint yourself with this owner's manual and your
machine. Whether you are a novice or an experienced sewer, you will dis-
cover how easy it is to create something uniquely your own!
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capa-
bilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance'
design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary.
Part No. 1 1 9625-001
'A Trademark ol The Singer Company
Printed in Taiwan
DearCustomer:
we recommend that for future reference you record the serial Number of
your Sewing Machine in the space provided.
Refer to illustation
at righttorl@ation
of Serial Numberon
yourmachine.
Serial No.
Se ria l No.

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  • Page 1 To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capa- bilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance' design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary. Printed in Taiwan 'A Trademark ol The Singer Company Part No. 1 1 9625-001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Getting lo Know Your Machine Principal Parts . . Accessories 2. Getting Ready lo Sew . . Fabric, Thread and Needle Table ... l mportantsafeguards ..C onnec ti ngt heMachine/Runningth eM a ch i ne ...,.

  • Page 3: Getting Lo Know Your Machine

    SECTION 1 Getting to KnowYour Machine Principal Parts __1,...
  • Page 4 Principal Parts 1. Hand Wheel provides a means for 14. Presser Foot Lifter. al the back of raising or lowering the needle. machine, lets you raise and lower " presserfoot. 2. Bobbin Wlnder lets you fillthe bobbin with thread quickly and easily. 15.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing projects. The accessories 1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Fool (B), are standard on il!tl the machine. Used for straight and zig-zag sewing. []-IJ Speclal Purpose Presser Foot (J), used tor decorative and zig-zag stitching.

  • Page 6: Getting Ready Lo Sew

    SECTION 2 Getting Readyto Sew Fabric, Thread and NeedleTable r The table below is a general guide for selecting the correct needle and thread combination for your fabric. o Be sure to use the same thread in both needle and bobbin. .

  • Page 7: L M P Or T An Ts A F Eg Ua R Ds

    IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS 1. Remove plug f rom the socket outlet when changing needles, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller. 2. Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet. 3.

  • Page 8: C O Nn Ec T I N Gt He Ma C Hi N E/ R Un Ni Ng Th Em A Ch I N E

    Connecting the Machine The solid state system assures constant speed as you maintain the same pressure on the controller when sewing through various fabric thicknesses. Unwind the air control hose from foot oper- ated speed controller. Always be sure air hose is not blocked. Pressing on the controller, you should feel a slight air flow from the hose.

  • Page 9: 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 on page S, for the correct needle and fabric combinalion. o Raise needle to its highest position.

  • Page 10: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing thePrcsserFoot (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 11: Winding A Bobbin

    Winding a Bobbin Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine. r Push in indent ('l) on hand wheel disc, This will stop the needle from moving. o Place spool of thread on spool pin.
  • Page 12 lnserting a Bobbin To insert a bobbin, followthe 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 replace- ment bobbin and insert bobbin into case, as shown.

  • Page 13: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tension discs, guides and take-up lever have been designed as internal parts, eliminating many extra threading steps. The clear threading path helps you avoid threading errors. To thread your machine correctly, simply follow the steps below: r Raise presser foot lifter.

  • Page 14: Raising The 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 needlethread with left hand. . Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering needle into hole in plate.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Pattern

    Selecting a Pattern The pattern selector dial is numbered 1 through 14, and matches the numbers of the illus- trated patterns. !: l: i Fl Ea li ii r Select a pattern by aligning the number on the dial with the indicating dot above the dial.
  • Page 16 Adjusting T h read Tension The thread tension on your sewing machine has been pre-set in the auto position to suit most sewing applications. This auto tension feature eliminates the need for you to adjust the tension lever for the majority of your sewing projects. Proper tension will produce identical stitches on both the front and back of vour fabric (1).

  • Page 17: 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 18 Keeping SeamsStraight 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. Turnlng Sguare Corners To turn a square corner, use crosslines on slide plate.

  • Page 19: Lnserting Azipper

    lnserting aZipper The zipper package will provide complete instructions for inserting zippers. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS StitchSelectlon: StraightStitchi#fl s*rch wrdrh: Hl I = o Stitch Length: 1-1t2lo 4 Foot Zipper (E) General puroose Needle Plate: . When zipper is to the left of needle, attach left side of zipper foot to shank.

  • Page 20: Preparation

    SECTION4 Speciatstltches The 9 Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for many other sewing projects. Before beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on :lrffFn:i! page 5 for the best needle and thread com-...
  • Page 21 Ad ju sti ng T h read Te n sio n Some Special Stitch patterns may require looser thread tension than others. To find the make a test sample with the thread and fabric you will proper tension for your application, be using.

  • Page 22: Zig-Zagstitch

    Zig-Zag Stitch #6 seams, appliqu6ing, monogramming or The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing decorating. SeamFinishi,ng Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel. 7A/r o Sew seams as desired; trim and press open.

  • Page 23: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag

    Position the hem under the presser foot with the soft fold resting against wall of the guide. Be sure the flange of the guide is belween the soft fold and the top of the hem, as shown. . Lower the presser loot and begin sewing making certain the straight stitches fall on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitches just pierce...

  • Page 24: M" Stitch

    "M" Stitchl#) This stitch can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching. LaceTrim Lace trim may be added to blouses, lingerie and children's wear. r Cut lace to desired size. . Pin lace to right side of fabric where desired.

  • Page 25: Stretchoveredgestitch

    St etch Overedge Stitch #11 This stitch is primarily used to finish seams, hems and lacings requiring stretch. OveredgeSeam . Baste seams. r Trim seam edge 1/a" (6mm) from basting ' tt line. Stltch Selectlon: Overedge ffit"n $irchwrdrh: I llF=I, Stilch Lang[hz 3-11ffi Foo[...

  • Page 26: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch

    Patchwork Patchwork can be used for both household items and clothing; and the Fagoting Stitch makes it both durable and flexible. . Cut square patches to desired size. r Turn under 7e" (6mm) around edges of patch, and press. o Cut a backing to fullsize of finished work. r Baste patches to backing where desired, being sure all edges line up next to one another.

  • Page 27: Four-Step Buttonholing

    Four-Step Buttonholing SECTION 5 Your machine makes buttonholes in four easy steps. . When making buttonholes on hard-to- ' You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle. reach areas convert machine bed to free . Always make a practice buttonhole on a arm sewing.
  • Page 28 Step 4 o Select Buttonhole Stitch #4. . Stitch up to point (6). =ffi o Raise needle. . Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine. . Clip thread ends. r Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a seam ripper or small, sharp scissors Adjusting Balance ol Buttonhote lf the two stitching sides of your buttonhole are unequal, turn the stitch balance ring (7),...

  • Page 29: Caring For Your Machine

    SECTION 6 Caring forYour Machine Removing and Replacing Bobbrn Case CAU TION: Be fo re cle aning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. . Raise presser foot and needle. . Open slide plate and remove bobbin. o To remove the bobbin case, the needle olate must be removed first.

  • Page 30: Removing And Replacing Lightbulb

    Removing and Replacing LightBulb CAUT:I,pN: r B e f o re c h a n g i n g l i g h t b u l b , m a k e s u r e you have removed plug from socket outlet.

  • Page 31: Cleaningthe Machine

    Cleaningthe 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. Using the lint brush, remove lint or dust from: ilt[ilil -presser oar...

  • Page 32: Performance Checklist

    Pertormance Checklist When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructions. lf you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct it. NeedleDoesNotMoye UpperThread Breaks ls machine connected to electrical ls machine properly threaded? supply? ls thread freely unwinding from spool?

  • Page 33: Additional Accessories

    Ad d i ti o n a I A ccessories Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center. 1. Seam Gulde (N), helps keep seam St'trvt allowance even. K ffi,.*, 2. Blindstitch Presser Foot (K), helps guide fabric for nearly invisible blind- stitch hems.

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