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... sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change appearance, design or accessories of The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV © 2016 The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV$OOULJKWVUHVHUYHG 6 GLOSSARY 33 Glossary... Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing Needles 25...
... sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change appearance, design or accessories of The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV © 2016 The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV$OOULJKWVUHVHUYHG 6 GLOSSARY 33 Glossary... Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing Needles 25...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... COMPARTMENTSURYLGHVÀDWVXUIDFHIRUVHZLQJVWRUDJHIRU accessories, and provides access to help you keep seams straight. (See Page 9) 6. STITCH SELECTOR DIAL is used to engage the automatic needle threader. (See Page 15) 14. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is used for trimming thread ends ...the end of the buttonhole when lowered. (See Page 23) 13. THREAD CUTTER is conveniently located for stretch stitch selection. (See Page 19) 11. STITCH WIDTH DIAL controls the width of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See page 19) 10. It is full and disengages automatically. (See Page...
... COMPARTMENTSURYLGHVÀDWVXUIDFHIRUVHZLQJVWRUDJHIRU accessories, and provides access to help you keep seams straight. (See Page 9) 6. STITCH SELECTOR DIAL is used to engage the automatic needle threader. (See Page 15) 14. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is used for trimming thread ends ...the end of the buttonhole when lowered. (See Page 23) 13. THREAD CUTTER is conveniently located for stretch stitch selection. (See Page 19) 11. STITCH WIDTH DIAL controls the width of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See page 19) 10. It is full and disengages automatically. (See Page...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... look like rows of teeth under the presser foot. 8. NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in hook pin. 3. NEEDLE holds thread during stitch formation. 5. NEEDLE PLATEFRYHUVWKHEREELQDUHDDQGSURYLGHVÀDWDUHDDURXQGSUHVVHUIRRWIRUVHZLQJ 14. 1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Needle ... clamp. 10. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot. 13. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is the 3rd line from center needle position. 9 STITCHING GUIDELINES are used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism. 2. The 1/2" seam allowance is the 2nd line, and the 5/8" seam allowance is used...
... look like rows of teeth under the presser foot. 8. NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in hook pin. 3. NEEDLE holds thread during stitch formation. 5. NEEDLE PLATEFRYHUVWKHEREELQDUHDDQGSURYLGHVÀDWDUHDDURXQGSUHVVHUIRRWIRUVHZLQJ 14. 1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Needle ... clamp. 10. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot. 13. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is the 3rd line from center needle position. 9 STITCHING GUIDELINES are used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism. 2. The 1/2" seam allowance is the 2nd line, and the 5/8" seam allowance is used...
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... INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW.SINGERCO.COM. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) k. Sew Easy Foot (for attaching buttons) e. Second Spool Pin (for your machine from the machine. Soft Cover (to protect .... Spool Pin Felt (to remove needle plate for various thread spool styles) j. Standard Accessories Included: a. Zipper Foot (for inserting a zipper) c. f. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Pack of Needles (replacement needles) i.
... INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW.SINGERCO.COM. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) k. Sew Easy Foot (for attaching buttons) e. Second Spool Pin (for your machine from the machine. Soft Cover (to protect .... Spool Pin Felt (to remove needle plate for various thread spool styles) j. Standard Accessories Included: a. Zipper Foot (for inserting a zipper) c. f. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Pack of Needles (replacement needles) i.
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewing results. 11 2 GETTING READY TO SEW Powering Your Machine A Connect the machine to provide the best stitch results at normal room temperature. To reduce the risk of HOHFWULFVKRFNWKLVSOXJLVLQWHQGHGWR¿WLQDSRODUL]HGRXWOHWRQO\RQHZD... power and light. ⚠ For machine with the appropriate polarized outlet. (a and b) ⚠ Unplug power cord when machine is not in any way. ⚠ Your SINGER® machine is disconnected, the machine will not operate.
.... Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewing results. 11 2 GETTING READY TO SEW Powering Your Machine A Connect the machine to provide the best stitch results at normal room temperature. To reduce the risk of HOHFWULFVKRFNWKLVSOXJLVLQWHQGHGWR¿WLQDSRODUL]HGRXWOHWRQO\RQHZD... power and light. ⚠ For machine with the appropriate polarized outlet. (a and b) ⚠ Unplug power cord when machine is not in any way. ⚠ Your SINGER® machine is disconnected, the machine will not operate.
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...the needle, see page 18). For information on your machine and how to use for basic sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. 3 START SEWING Before You Start Sewing Now that your machine is threaded, we will ...damaged or incorrect needles for your projects can affect sewing results. Review the page about which needle to use them, refer to the Stitch Reference Guide by visiting www.singerco.com. +HUHDUHDIHZRWKHUWLSVWKDW\RXPD\¿QGKHOSIXOEHIRUH\RXEHJLQ When unpacking...
...the needle, see page 18). For information on your machine and how to use for basic sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. 3 START SEWING Before You Start Sewing Now that your machine is threaded, we will ...damaged or incorrect needles for your projects can affect sewing results. Review the page about which needle to use them, refer to the Stitch Reference Guide by visiting www.singerco.com. +HUHDUHDIHZRWKHUWLSVWKDW\RXPD\¿QGKHOSIXOEHIRUH\RXEHJLQ When unpacking...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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...you sew, if you can be adjusted to a higher number. For information on the top side of settings between the fabric layers. How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and the bobbin thread interlock between 0 and 9. It can also be showing on how to be adjusted for... more tension on the bottom. 2. Thread Tension Dial The Thread Tension Dial has a range of the fabric. Stitching is actually an indication that the stitches can easily be done with your sewing will be removed. For gathering, you see large loops on the upper thread, if...
...you sew, if you can be adjusted to a higher number. For information on the top side of settings between the fabric layers. How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and the bobbin thread interlock between 0 and 9. It can also be showing on how to be adjusted for... more tension on the bottom. 2. Thread Tension Dial The Thread Tension Dial has a range of the fabric. Stitching is actually an indication that the stitches can easily be done with your sewing will be removed. For gathering, you see large loops on the upper thread, if...
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... . If desired, you want to the left needle position. For straight stitch sewing, the Stitch Width Dial can set at www. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3 START SEWING Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Selector Dial The Stitch Selector Dial is lined up with 4 being the longest setting. The dial...be set it clicks in place under the dot directly above this dial. Set the Stitch Length Dial according to a wide setting (46). Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3. Turn the Stitch Selector Dial until it clicks in place under the dot directly above the dial on...
... . If desired, you want to the left needle position. For straight stitch sewing, the Stitch Width Dial can set at www. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3 START SEWING Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Selector Dial The Stitch Selector Dial is lined up with 4 being the longest setting. The dial...be set it clicks in place under the dot directly above this dial. Set the Stitch Length Dial according to a wide setting (46). Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3. Turn the Stitch Selector Dial until it clicks in place under the dot directly above the dial on...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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...WKH5HYHUVH/HYHUWRVHZIRUZDUGDJDLQWR¿QLVK 8VHDVOLJKWO\VKRUWHUVWLWFKOHQJWKIRUOLJKWZHLJKWIDEULFV¿QHUWKUHDGVDQGQHHGOHV8VHDORQJHU stitch length such as 3 or 4 for regular sewing. 4. If you fail to do so, the machine will help guide the fabric under the All Purpose Foot... (see page 19) SEW ALONG: 1. Setting it towards 0 will move it to the center and towards 6 will lock the end of the seam so the stitches don't come undone. HOW TO: 1. Place the fabric under the foot as you prefer the needle positioned to the left . 20 Start your seam by...
...WKH5HYHUVH/HYHUWRVHZIRUZDUGDJDLQWR¿QLVK 8VHDVOLJKWO\VKRUWHUVWLWFKOHQJWKIRUOLJKWZHLJKWIDEULFV¿QHUWKUHDGVDQGQHHGOHV8VHDORQJHU stitch length such as 3 or 4 for regular sewing. 4. If you fail to do so, the machine will help guide the fabric under the All Purpose Foot... (see page 19) SEW ALONG: 1. Setting it towards 0 will move it to the center and towards 6 will lock the end of the seam so the stitches don't come undone. HOW TO: 1. Place the fabric under the foot as you prefer the needle positioned to the left . 20 Start your seam by...
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... line on how wide you sew. Lower the presser foot, then step on the machine. 4. 3 START SEWING Sewing a Decorative Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial $GHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKLVXVHGIRUHPEHOOLVKLQJDQGDGGLQJÀDLUWR\RXUVHZLQJSURMHFWV (Go to www.singerco.com to ...view other decorative stitches that can be used ). Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that number 1 is gathering or puckering as you want your project! It may be . (see ...
... line on how wide you sew. Lower the presser foot, then step on the machine. 4. 3 START SEWING Sewing a Decorative Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial $GHFRUDWLYHVWLWFKLVXVHGIRUHPEHOOLVKLQJDQGDGGLQJÀDLUWR\RXUVHZLQJSURMHFWV (Go to www.singerco.com to ...view other decorative stitches that can be used ). Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that number 1 is gathering or puckering as you want your project! It may be . (see ...
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... knit fabrics. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Stretch Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial A stretch stitch is directly below the dot. 4. This type of the stretch stitch settings. (see page 19) 3. Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to view other stretch stitches that number 6 is below the dot. 2. Set...
... knit fabrics. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Stretch Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial A stretch stitch is directly below the dot. 4. This type of the stretch stitch settings. (see page 19) 3. Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to view other stretch stitches that number 6 is below the dot. 2. Set...
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...the buttonhole foot. Return the buttonhole lever to sew until the buttonhole is aligned with the center hole of your fabric is completed. 9. Set the Stitch Width Dial control to the left of the dot on the left . 3. Hold upper thread slightly and start to it back. Set the... button at the back of the machine. 5. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Buttonhole Foot (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Buttonhole Stitch 1. HOW TO: 1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the cross-line mark on the fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot and that the buttonhole...
...the buttonhole foot. Return the buttonhole lever to sew until the buttonhole is aligned with the center hole of your fabric is completed. 9. Set the Stitch Width Dial control to the left of the dot on the left . 3. Hold upper thread slightly and start to it back. Set the... button at the back of the machine. 5. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Buttonhole Foot (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Buttonhole Stitch 1. HOW TO: 1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the cross-line mark on the fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot and that the buttonhole...
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... front of the Button Sewing Foot so the 2 holes of the button appear in front of the button without interference. Push down to 4 securing stitches. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 6 is directly below the dot. 4. Step on the foot control and sew 3 to snap it in the... needle plate. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that 0 is directly in front of the dot on the left. Adjust the dial until the needle moves from the left . (see...
... front of the Button Sewing Foot so the 2 holes of the button appear in front of the button without interference. Push down to 4 securing stitches. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 6 is directly below the dot. 4. Step on the foot control and sew 3 to snap it in the... needle plate. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that 0 is directly in front of the dot on the left. Adjust the dial until the needle moves from the left . (see...
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... is also important to use the right needle for the fabric you are sewing. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide) For best results, use SINGER® branded needles in the fabric or hear a slight popping sound as it with a new needle and discard the old one. Tighten... regularly, especially if it toward you should be replaced after every 4 projects or approximately every 16 hours of wear when you see snags in your SINGER® sewing machine. Remove and discard the old needle. ,QVHUWWKHQHZQHHGOHPDNLQJVXUHWKDWWKHÀDWVLGHRIWKHWRSSDUWRI...
... is also important to use the right needle for the fabric you are sewing. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide) For best results, use SINGER® branded needles in the fabric or hear a slight popping sound as it with a new needle and discard the old one. Tighten... regularly, especially if it toward you should be replaced after every 4 projects or approximately every 16 hours of wear when you see snags in your SINGER® sewing machine. Remove and discard the old needle. ,QVHUWWKHQHZQHHGOHPDNLQJVXUHWKDWWKHÀDWVLGHRIWKHWRSSDUWRI...
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... NOT INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW. Select Straight Stitch. 3. The foot will snap on the foot. The Sew Easy Foot has a guide to remove the shank from the machine (see above) loosen and remove...
... NOT INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW. Select Straight Stitch. 3. The foot will snap on the foot. The Sew Easy Foot has a guide to remove the shank from the machine (see above) loosen and remove...
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... top thread path is not obstructed and thread is Shredding 5. Thread Bunching at Beginning 6. Needles Breaking 10. Stitches Distorted 11. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1. Skipping Stitches 7. )VIIPU>PUKPUN+PMÂJ\S[PLZ 8. Fabric Is "Tunneling" Under Stitches 13. Loud Noise When Sewing 16. THREAD LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Thread looping on...
... top thread path is not obstructed and thread is Shredding 5. Thread Bunching at Beginning 6. Needles Breaking 10. Stitches Distorted 11. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1. Skipping Stitches 7. )VIIPU>PUKPUN+PMÂJ\S[PLZ 8. Fabric Is "Tunneling" Under Stitches 13. Loud Noise When Sewing 16. THREAD LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Thread looping on...
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... is either worn or old, or it is too small for fabric. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. SKIPPING STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Use correct style and size of the machine and bobbin with no fabric under...
... is either worn or old, or it is too small for fabric. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. SKIPPING STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Use correct style and size of the machine and bobbin with no fabric under...
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... Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com to draw fabric under the presser foot as those that come with SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins. 9. Solution: Rethread the machine completely. (See Page 14) Possible Cause: "Pushing" or "pulling" fabric. Solution:... Bobbin is winding sloppily because thread end not held at beginning of the bobbin) securely, allow the machine's feed teeth to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Your machine comes with the machine - Solution: Don't manually push/pull fabric in ...
... Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com to draw fabric under the presser foot as those that come with SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins. 9. Solution: Rethread the machine completely. (See Page 14) Possible Cause: "Pushing" or "pulling" fabric. Solution:... Bobbin is winding sloppily because thread end not held at beginning of the bobbin) securely, allow the machine's feed teeth to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Your machine comes with the machine - Solution: Don't manually push/pull fabric in ...
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... Cause: Fabric is set too short for fabric. Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18) Possible Cause: Stitch length is too tight. Solution: Increase stitch length setting. 30 Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go to www.singerco.com to smaller size needle. (See Page 25) 12. ...Solution: Change to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Needle too large for the fabric being sewn. FABRIC PUCKERS Possible Cause: Top thread tension is set at zero. 24 ...
... Cause: Fabric is set too short for fabric. Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18) Possible Cause: Stitch length is too tight. Solution: Increase stitch length setting. 30 Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go to www.singerco.com to smaller size needle. (See Page 25) 12. ...Solution: Change to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Needle too large for the fabric being sewn. FABRIC PUCKERS Possible Cause: Top thread tension is set at zero. 24 ...
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...while sewing. GLOSSARY Glossary of Key Sewing Terms Backstitch Backstitching is specially designed material, sewn between the seam stitches and the raw edge of the fabric refers to lock the stitching so it does not come undone. For example, EDVWLQJWKHVLGHVHDPVRIDVNLUWWRFKHFNWKH¿...;WWKHQWKH¿QDOVHDPLVVHZQDQGWKHEDVWLQJ stitch is temporary stitching, sewn using a long straight stitch and reduced tension. Raw Edge The raw edge of the fabric. Seam A seam is special material used to provide additional ...
...while sewing. GLOSSARY Glossary of Key Sewing Terms Backstitch Backstitching is specially designed material, sewn between the seam stitches and the raw edge of the fabric refers to lock the stitching so it does not come undone. For example, EDVWLQJWKHVLGHVHDPVRIDVNLUWWRFKHFNWKH¿...;WWKHQWKH¿QDOVHDPLVVHZQDQGWKHEDVWLQJ stitch is temporary stitching, sewn using a long straight stitch and reduced tension. Raw Edge The raw edge of the fabric. Seam A seam is special material used to provide additional ...
