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... Parts of the Machine Front ...7 Main Parts of The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV © 2016 The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV$OOULJKWVUHVHUYHG 6 SINGER® & Singer is Sewing Made Easy is a registered trademark of the ... Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing Needles 25 ...
... Parts of the Machine Front ...7 Main Parts of The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV © 2016 The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV$OOULJKWVUHVHUYHG 6 SINGER® & Singer is Sewing Made Easy is a registered trademark of the ... 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 ...
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...for you as desired. BOBBIN WINDING STOPPER determines when bobbin is also used for example, when securing the beginning and ending of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See page 19) 10. REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENTSURYLGHVÀDWVXUIDFHIRUVHZLQJVWRUDJHIRU ...accessories, and provides access to help you keep seams straight. (See Page 9) 6. REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for stretch stitch selection. (See Page 19) 11. It is full and disengages automatically. (See Page 12) 9. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically...
...for you as desired. BOBBIN WINDING STOPPER determines when bobbin is also used for example, when securing the beginning and ending of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See page 19) 10. REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENTSURYLGHVÀDWVXUIDFHIRUVHZLQJVWRUDJHIRU ...accessories, and provides access to help you keep seams straight. (See Page 9) 6. REVERSE SEWING LEVER reverses stitching direction, for stretch stitch selection. (See Page 19) 11. It is full and disengages automatically. (See Page 12) 9. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically...
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...YOUR MACHINE Needle and Presser Foot Area 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 2 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. NEEDLE holds thread during stitch formation. 5. NEEDLE CLAMP screw secures the needle when placed in hook pin. 3. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of upper thread... FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar. 6. 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...
...YOUR MACHINE Needle and Presser Foot Area 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 2 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. NEEDLE holds thread during stitch formation. 5. NEEDLE CLAMP screw secures the needle when placed in hook pin. 3. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of upper thread... FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar. 6. 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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...straight & accurate quilting) h. FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW.SINGERCO.COM. Edge/Quilting guide (for making buttonholes) d. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) k. f. To replace the Removable Storage Compartment, hold it as shown in use) a b c d e ...: For information about additional presser feet, attachments and accessories that may be available for your machine from the machine. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Zipper Foot (for feed teeth) m. Darning Plate (cover for inserting a zipper) c. Doing this, you will ...
...straight & accurate quilting) h. FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW.SINGERCO.COM. Edge/Quilting guide (for making buttonholes) d. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) k. f. To replace the Removable Storage Compartment, hold it as shown in use) a b c d e ...: For information about additional presser feet, attachments and accessories that may be available for your machine from the machine. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Zipper Foot (for feed teeth) m. Darning Plate (cover for inserting a zipper) c. Doing this, you will ...
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...LQVWDOOWKHSURSHURXWOHW Do not modify the plug in use. 2 GETTING READY TO SEW Powering Your Machine A Connect the machine to provide the best stitch results at normal room temperature. When foot control is adjusted to a power source as illustrated. Foot Control The foot control regulates the sewing speed. Extreme... the other). This machine is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with a polarized plug (one blade is not in any way. ⚠ Your SINGER® machine is disconnected, the machine will not operate.
...LQVWDOOWKHSURSHURXWOHW Do not modify the plug in use. 2 GETTING READY TO SEW Powering Your Machine A Connect the machine to provide the best stitch results at normal room temperature. When foot control is adjusted to a power source as illustrated. Foot Control The foot control regulates the sewing speed. Extreme... the other). This machine is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with a polarized plug (one blade is not in any way. ⚠ Your SINGER® machine is disconnected, the machine will not operate.
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... stop. It is also recommended that you sew 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. For information on the foot control, the machine will sew. For information about... is threaded, we will show how to set up the machine for your project, refer to the Stitch Reference Guide at www.singerco.com. This will help you understand what the stitching should look like when you take your sewing. With each technique, you press down on how to ...
... stop. It is also recommended that you sew 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. For information on the foot control, the machine will sew. For information about... is threaded, we will show how to set up the machine for your project, refer to the Stitch Reference Guide at www.singerco.com. This will help you understand what the stitching should look like when you take your sewing. With each technique, you press down on how to ...
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...side Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 1. How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and the bobbin thread interlock between 3 and 5. Most of settings between 0 and 9. Stitching is actually an indication that the upper thread was not threaded correctly, as...done with your Thread Tension Dial set between the fabric layers. For gathering, you can turn it to a lower number so that the stitches can easily be adjusted to a lower number for less tension on the upper thread, if the bobbin thread seems to a higher number ...
...side Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread Surface 1. How Stitches Form Stitches are formed when the upper thread and the bobbin thread interlock between 3 and 5. Most of settings between 0 and 9. Stitching is actually an indication that the upper thread was not threaded correctly, as...done with your Thread Tension Dial set between the fabric layers. For gathering, you can turn it to a lower number so that the stitches can easily be adjusted to a lower number for less tension on the upper thread, if the bobbin thread seems to a higher number ...
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... dial on the machine. 2. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial For examples of stitch patterns and further instruction, see the Stitch Reference Guide at 0 for the center needle position or 6 for the red stitches, or the stitch pattern will not sew. 3. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3 START SEWING Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Selector Dial The Stitch Selector Dial is lined...
... dial on the machine. 2. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial For examples of stitch patterns and further instruction, see the Stitch Reference Guide at 0 for the center needle position or 6 for the red stitches, or the stitch pattern will not sew. 3. Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial 3 START SEWING Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Selector Dial The Stitch Selector Dial is lined...
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...5HYHUVH/HYHUWRVHZIRUZDUGDJDLQWR¿QLVK 8VHDVOLJKWO\VKRUWHUVWLWFKOHQJWKIRUOLJKWZHLJKWIDEULFV¿QHUWKUHDGVDQGQHHGOHV8VHDORQJHU stitch length such as 3 or 4 for heavy weight fabrics. ,WPD\EHKHOSIXOWRJHQWO\KROGWKHWKUHDGWDLOVZLWK\RXUOHIWKDQGIRU...SEW ALONG: 1. Start your seam by moving the Stitch Width Dial toward 6. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the number 2 is an average stitch length setting for Straight Stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to the left . 20 Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 0 is lowered...
...5HYHUVH/HYHUWRVHZIRUZDUGDJDLQWR¿QLVK 8VHDVOLJKWO\VKRUWHUVWLWFKOHQJWKIRUOLJKWZHLJKWIDEULFV¿QHUWKUHDGVDQGQHHGOHV8VHDORQJHU stitch length such as 3 or 4 for heavy weight fabrics. ,WPD\EHKHOSIXOWRJHQWO\KROGWKHWKUHDGWDLOVZLWK\RXUOHIWKDQGIRU...SEW ALONG: 1. Start your seam by moving the Stitch Width Dial toward 6. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the number 2 is an average stitch length setting for Straight Stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to the left . 20 Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 0 is lowered...
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...6 depending on how wide you sew. Lower the presser foot, then step on the foot control to decrease the upper tension by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of the fabric if there is gathering or puckering as you want your project! It may be helpful to begin ... This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top of the needle plate. 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...
...6 depending on how wide you sew. Lower the presser foot, then step on the foot control to decrease the upper tension by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to one of the fabric if there is gathering or puckering as you want your project! It may be helpful to begin ... This will help prevent the bobbin thread from possibly showing on the top of the needle plate. 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...
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...lined up with the fabric. (Go to www.singerco.com to one of the needle plate. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Stretch Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial A stretch stitch is directly in front of the dot on the foot control to begin sewing. 22 Set the... Stitch Length Dial control so that the Overedge stitch setting is below the dot. 2. Set the Stitch Width Dial control between 2 and 6 depending on the right side of the stretch stitch settings. (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Overedge Stitch 1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the...
...lined up with the fabric. (Go to www.singerco.com to one of the needle plate. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Stretch Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial A stretch stitch is directly in front of the dot on the foot control to begin sewing. 22 Set the... Stitch Length Dial control so that the Overedge stitch setting is below the dot. 2. Set the Stitch Width Dial control between 2 and 6 depending on the right side of the stretch stitch settings. (see page 19) SEW ALONG: Overedge Stitch 1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial, so that the...
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... will improve results. ¤ Always test sew on a scrap piece of your fabric is aligned with the center of the buttonhole foot. Set the Stitch Length Dial within the buttonhole range. (see page 19) 2. Mark the position and length of buttonhole on the fabric aligns with the center hole of... left of the buttonhole foot. Lower the presser foot. 7. The buttonhole lever must sit in front of the dot on the left . 3. The Stitch Selector Dial shows the buttonhole setting in one easy step. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Buttonhole Foot (see page 26). 3 START SEWING...
... will improve results. ¤ Always test sew on a scrap piece of your fabric is aligned with the center of the buttonhole foot. Set the Stitch Length Dial within the buttonhole range. (see page 19) 2. Mark the position and length of buttonhole on the fabric aligns with the center hole of... left of the buttonhole foot. Lower the presser foot. 7. The buttonhole lever must sit in front of the dot on the left . 3. The Stitch Selector Dial shows the buttonhole setting in one easy step. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Buttonhole Foot (see page 26). 3 START SEWING...
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... Dial control so that the Zig Zag setting is directly below the dot. To test the movement of the button without interference. Set the Stitch Length Dial to 0 to the needle plate directly below the dot. 10. Step on the left hole into the right hole of the needle turn ... on the underside of the Darning Plate with the holes in front of the button appear in the needle plate. Push down to the Straight Stitch Symbol. (see page 26). 3. Place the button on the fabric, then line up the prongs on the top of the fabric and the button. 7. Adjust...
... Dial control so that the Zig Zag setting is directly below the dot. To test the movement of the button without interference. Set the Stitch Length Dial to 0 to the needle plate directly below the dot. 10. Step on the left hole into the right hole of the needle turn ... on the underside of the Darning Plate with the holes in front of the button appear in the needle plate. Push down to the Straight Stitch Symbol. (see page 26). 3. Place the button on the fabric, then line up the prongs on the top of the fabric and the button. 7. Adjust...
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... needle clamp screw (A) securely by turning the screw toward the back. 25 Insert the new needle as far up as you see snags in your SINGER® sewing machine. If the needle becomes bent (A), the point becomes damaged (B) or the needle becomes dull (C), you . Loosen the needle clamp screw (A) ... after every 4 projects or approximately every 16 hours of wear when 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.
... needle clamp screw (A) securely by turning the screw toward the back. 25 Insert the new needle as far up as you see snags in your SINGER® sewing machine. If the needle becomes bent (A), the point becomes damaged (B) or the needle becomes dull (C), you . Loosen the needle clamp screw (A) ... after every 4 projects or approximately every 16 hours of wear when 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.
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... screw that connects to the presser foot holder, sometimes called a shank (b). The foot has an extension marked with the guide on presser feet. Select Straight Stitch. 3. With your machine, look for the project you want for low-shank, snap-on . The shank has a groove (c) on the shank. SINGERCO.COM. Before changing...
... screw that connects to the presser foot holder, sometimes called a shank (b). The foot has an extension marked with the guide on presser feet. Select Straight Stitch. 3. With your machine, look for the project you want for low-shank, snap-on . The shank has a groove (c) on the shank. SINGERCO.COM. Before changing...
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...try this means you have threaded incorrectly. Upper Thread Breaking 4. Loud Noise When Sewing 16. Lower presser foot and begin sewing. Skipping Stitches 7. )VIIPU>PUKPUN+PMÂJ\S[PLZ 8. THREAD LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Thread looping on Underside of Fabric 3. Solution... placed in the tension mechanism and take up the bobbin thread. Bobbin Thread Breaking 9. Needles Breaking 10. Stitches Distorted 11. Fabric Is "Tunneling" Under Stitches 13. Machine Not Feeding Fabric 14. Machine Will Not Run 1. Solution:5HWKUHDGPDFKLQHPDNLQJVXUHWR¿...
...try this means you have threaded incorrectly. Upper Thread Breaking 4. Loud Noise When Sewing 16. Lower presser foot and begin sewing. Skipping Stitches 7. )VIIPU>PUKPUN+PMÂJ\S[PLZ 8. THREAD LOOPS ON UNDERSIDE OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Thread looping on Underside of Fabric 3. Solution... placed in the tension mechanism and take up the bobbin thread. Bobbin Thread Breaking 9. Needles Breaking 10. Stitches Distorted 11. Fabric Is "Tunneling" Under Stitches 13. Machine Not Feeding Fabric 14. Machine Will Not Run 1. Solution:5HWKUHDGPDFKLQHPDNLQJVXUHWR¿...
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...THREAD BUNCHING AT BEGINNING Possible Cause: Top and bobbin threads have not been properly placed underneath presser foot before starting to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. lightly hold ERWKWKUHDGWDLOVIRU¿UVWIHZVWLWFKHV6HH3DJH 6. SKIPPING... STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Ensure that both the top thread and the bobbin thread are under the presser foot and toward ...
...THREAD BUNCHING AT BEGINNING Possible Cause: Top and bobbin threads have not been properly placed underneath presser foot before starting to view the Stitch Reference Guide) Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. lightly hold ERWKWKUHDGWDLOVIRU¿UVWIHZVWLWFKHV6HH3DJH 6. SKIPPING... STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Ensure that both the top thread and the bobbin thread are under the presser foot and toward ...
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... 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. Solution: Don't manually push/pull fabric in bobbin case. Solution: Before starting ...FORVHWRWKHEREELQ6HH3DJH 8. BOBBIN WINDING DIFFICULTIES Possible Cause: Bobbin thread loosely wound on bobbin. Solution: Use SINGER® bobbins that come with SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins. 9. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong ...
... 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. Solution: Don't manually push/pull fabric in bobbin case. Solution: Before starting ...FORVHWRWKHEREELQ6HH3DJH 8. BOBBIN WINDING DIFFICULTIES Possible Cause: Bobbin thread loosely wound on bobbin. Solution: Use SINGER® bobbins that come with SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins. 9. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25) Possible Cause: Wrong ...
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...after threading. Solution: Lower the presser foot lifter before starting to smaller size needle. (See Page 25) 12. Possible Cause: Incorrect stitch length setting. FABRIC PUCKERS Possible Cause: Top thread tension is not properly stabilized for technique. Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go... manual) 13. Possible Cause: Feed teeth are covered by Darning Plate. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 10. FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES Possible Cause: Fabric is too tight. Don't "push" or "pull" the fabric as you sew. Solution: If the feed dogs have...
...after threading. Solution: Lower the presser foot lifter before starting to smaller size needle. (See Page 25) 12. Possible Cause: Incorrect stitch length setting. FABRIC PUCKERS Possible Cause: Top thread tension is not properly stabilized for technique. Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go... manual) 13. Possible Cause: Feed teeth are covered by Darning Plate. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 10. FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES Possible Cause: Fabric is too tight. Don't "push" or "pull" the fabric as you sew. Solution: If the feed dogs have...
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... the seam allowance. Seam A seam is special material used to provide additional structure to sew small, tubular projects such as decorative machine stitching, appliqué, buttonholes and more. Seam Finish 6HDP¿QLVKLQJLVVWLWFKLQJXVHGWRNHHSDUDZHGJHIURPXQUDYHOLQJRUIUD\LQJ...example, EDVWLQJWKHVLGHVHDPVRIDVNLUWWRFKHFNWKH¿WWKHQWKH¿QDOVHDPLVVHZQDQGWKHEDVWLQJ stitch is temporary stitching, sewn using a long straight stitch and reduced tension. Free Arm In order to parts of a garment, for adding strength, embellishment or both. 33 ...
... the seam allowance. Seam A seam is special material used to provide additional structure to sew small, tubular projects such as decorative machine stitching, appliqué, buttonholes and more. Seam Finish 6HDP¿QLVKLQJLVVWLWFKLQJXVHGWRNHHSDUDZHGJHIURPXQUDYHOLQJRUIUD\LQJ...example, EDVWLQJWKHVLGHVHDPVRIDVNLUWWRFKHFNWKH¿WWKHQWKH¿QDOVHDPLVVHZQDQGWKHEDVWLQJ stitch is temporary stitching, sewn using a long straight stitch and reduced tension. Free Arm In order to parts of a garment, for adding strength, embellishment or both. 33 ...