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To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appear- ance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary. SINGER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE U.S.A. TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-877-7762...
TABLE OF CONTENTS --.\ 1.Getting to know Your Machine ....................Pdncipal Parts ............................ Builtqn Accessory Storage ................ Accessories ......................Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine ..........,6 Impor[ant Safeguards ..................2. Getting Ready to Sew ..................Choosing and Changing Needles ................9 Free Arm Sewing ....................
SECTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS...
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Principal Parts 1. Hand Wheel provides a means Removable Extension Table lets you raising or lowering needle. change the machine bed from flat to free arm. 2. Pattern Display Panel shows a vari- ety of patterns available your Presser Foot Lifter, at the back sewing...
ACCESSORIES accessories your machine" designed simplify many of your sewing project& General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), standard on the machine,. Used straight zig-zag stitching. Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C), Presser Foot (D), used when straight the feed from moving fabric..
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Cap (Q) for use with small diameter spools of thread Thread Spool medium large thread spools.. Lint Brush, for cleaning the machine. SINGER Bobbins, transparent for' easy viewing thread supply. #172336 Needle Pack includes an assortment sewing various types of fabrics.
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 control hose from foot operated speed controller. Always be sure air hose is not blocked. Pressing on the controller,...
IMPORTANT TY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including following: Read all instructions before using this machine° DANGER, To reduce risk of electric shock: 1B The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
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III For double insulated machines, when servicing, only identical Singer replacement parts. instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. Never operate machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped...
ECTi GETTING READY TO SEW 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 43, for the correct needle and fabric combination. • Raise...
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already attached. can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank by following the directions below°...
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK Presser feet with built-in shanks be replaced as follows: ,, Turn machine off,. o Raise needle and presser foot. o Loosen presser foot screw remove presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward you and to the righL o To replace presser...
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER To help in threading the machine needle, use the needle threader a_s follows: Thread machine draw 4" (10 cm) of thread down to the needle. Lower presser foot lifter, Holding needle threader as shown with your right hand, position U-shaped...
THREADING THE MACHINE Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tension discs, thread guides 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...
WINDING A BOBBIN Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading machine. ,, Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving. This step is not necessary if your machine...
INSERTING A WOUND BOBBIN To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below° o Raise presser foot. o Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. = Open slide plate and remove bobbin. 1. Pull 4" (10crn) of thread from replace-...
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...
SELECTING A PATTERN All the patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display 3anel of your sewing machine. ,, Select a pattern by turning the selector dial until indicator appears under desired pattarn. ¢ For instance, to sew a Zig-Zag Stitch,...
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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION The thread tension of your sewing machine has been pre-set in the auto position to suit most sewing applications. This auto tension feature eliminates need adjust the tension lever for the majority of your sewing projects. Proper tension will produce...
SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily accurately when you follow the suggestions below° BASTING basting hand basting easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. To pin baste, insert pins stitching line. NEVER place pins on the under- side of fabric...
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KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep seams straight, of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most commonly used line (1) is extended onto slide plate. crosslines (2) serve as guides when stitching square corners. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner, use crosslines slide...
SEWING CURVED SEAMS o Baste seam line. o Use a short stitch elasticity strength. o Guide fabric to follow curve. o The seam guide may also be used when sewing curved seams° Attach seam guide an angle that edge closer to the needle acts as a guide.
INSERTING A ZIPPER The zipper package will provide complete instructions for inserting zippers. RECOMM_.NDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: : ! _ Stitch Length: 1-1/2 t Foot: Zipper (E) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) ,, When zipper is to the left of needle, attach...
SECTION 4 SPECIALSTITCHES special color coded stitches on your machine have a variety of practical decorative uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for marly other sewing projects. Before beginning a sewing project, check Fabric, Thread...
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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Some Special Stitch patterns may require looser thread tension than others. To find the proper tension for your application, make a test sample with the thread and fabric you will be using. Proper tension produces a smooth, even stitch (1).
ZlG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming decorating° SEAM FINISHING Use a zig_zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel, o Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch...
ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH Use this Btindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic. BLINDSTITCH HEMMING ,, Practice first a scrap of material, carefully following each step° RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2 to 4 Foot: Adjustable Blindstitch...
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing be done using Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. MENDING A TEAR o Trim ragged edges of tear. € :.> ,, Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement. o Bring edges of tear together baste lining to wrong side of fabric.
CRESCENT STITCH/CHINESE DYNASTY STITCH/KITE TAlL STITCH (If your machine has I & I patterns°) 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.
ARROW STITCH/BUNTING STITCH your machine has t pattern.,) These stitches are decorative 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 fabric where...
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* Brighten up a plain dress with the SATIN BEAD STITCHtBOOMERANG STITCH/ LADY STITCH (if your machine has ! I pattern_) RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Satin Bead Stitch Boomerang Stitch Lady Bug Stitch Stitch Width: 1 or lower Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J)
TURKISH STITCH The Turkish Stitch can be used for appliqueing, joining patchwork or forming decorative _ems on bed and table linens. HEMSTITCHING o Fold a double hem of desired width and baste. • Mark a guideline hemstitching right side of fabric just above top of hem edge.
RIC-RAC/STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching. TOPSTITCHING ,, Sew seams in usual manner and press. ,, For topstitching hard-to-reach areas, convert machine to free arm sewing. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Ric RaclStraight Stretch Stitch Stitch...
HONEYCOMB STITCH Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics. SMOCKING Smocking is decorative stitching across evenly spaced gathers of fabric,, To Gather Fabric: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: i i _ _ Stitch Length: Foot: Special...
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLING = Your machine automatically makes a buttonhole to the size of your button in one, easy step You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle. ,, Always make a practice buttonhole on a reach areas, convert machine sample...
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o Pull buttonhole lever (8), located under sewing light, straight down as far as it will go. o Press it toward you. - Start running the machine° o The entire buttonhole will be stitchedl in one operatiom ° Stop sewing when machine begins...
ATTACHING A BUTTON Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zig-zag stitch RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Button Sewing Needle Plate: General Purpose Attach Feed Cover (F) rol U •...
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2. Turn hand wheel toward you, lowering needle into either hole of button. 3,. Continue turning hand wheel until needle rises and moves over the other hole of button, Adjust width if neces- sary. 4_ Lower needle into hole.. o Run machine slowly making 6 or more...
SECTION CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBING CASE CAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. * Raise presser foot and needle. * Open slide plate remove bobbin. * To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate...
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: o Before changing light bulb, make sure have removed plug from socket outteL Be sure replace face plate which covers light bulb before operating the machine, • This machine is designed to use a 15- watt rnaximum light bulb_...
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 often you use it. - Using the lint bPush, remove lint or dust from:...
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructionsb if you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct Needle Does Not Move Lower Thread Breaks Is machine connected...
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center. 1 Even Feed Foot (M) is used for sewing hard-to-feed pile, stretch bonded fabrics° Also excellent for plaids, stripes and topstitching. 2_vin Needle and Spool (R) are used decorative twin needle...
Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin_ For* best results, use only genuine Singer needles. Needles Fabric...