Instruction Manual
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...2. Never operate the appliance with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area). Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 12. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions ...damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it to break. 7. This appliance is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Always unplug this sewing machine. Do not use of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for their safety...
...2. Never operate the appliance with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area). Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 12. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions ...damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it to break. 7. This appliance is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Always unplug this sewing machine. Do not use of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for their safety...
Instruction Manual
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... Machine Basics Principle Parts of the Machine ...2/4 Connecting Machine to Power Source ...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter ...8 Accessories ...9 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...11 Inserting the Bobbin...13 Thread Tension...15 Threading the Upper Thread ...17 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...19 Sewing ...Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial...23 Sewing Straight Stitch...25 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...27 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...29 Blind Hem ...31 Sew 4-Step Buttonhole ...33 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3223)...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3229)...37 General ...
... Machine Basics Principle Parts of the Machine ...2/4 Connecting Machine to Power Source ...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter ...8 Accessories ...9 Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin...11 Inserting the Bobbin...13 Thread Tension...15 Threading the Upper Thread ...17 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...19 Sewing ...Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial...23 Sewing Straight Stitch...25 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...27 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...29 Blind Hem ...31 Sew 4-Step Buttonhole ...33 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3223)...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3229)...37 General ...
Instruction Manual
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Thread take-up lever 3. Thread tension dial 2. Needle plate 9 6. Stitch width dial (Model 3229) 11 10. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Stitch length dial 4 11. Reverse sewing lever 10 8. Presser foot 8 5. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Pattern selector dial 5 6 2 EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1.
Thread take-up lever 3. Thread tension dial 2. Needle plate 9 6. Stitch width dial (Model 3229) 11 10. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Stitch length dial 4 11. Reverse sewing lever 10 8. Presser foot 8 5. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Pattern selector dial 5 6 2 EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1.
Instruction Manual
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... plug b. If it does not fit fully in any way. Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) Sewing light 1 Press main switch (A) to install the proper outlet. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use . EN Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which...
... plug b. If it does not fit fully in any way. Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) Sewing light 1 Press main switch (A) to install the proper outlet. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use . EN Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which...
Instruction Manual
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... available as special accessories from your local dealer.) m. Auxiliary spool pin n. Darning/ embroidery foot t. Cording foot r. All purpose foot b. Blind hem foot s. Gathering foot u. Button sewing foot e. Overcasting foot p. Quilting/ straight stitch foot v. Buttonhole foot d. Bobbin (3x) j. Hemmer foot q. L-screwdriver k. Edge/ quilting guide g. they are not supplied with this...
... available as special accessories from your local dealer.) m. Auxiliary spool pin n. Darning/ embroidery foot t. Cording foot r. All purpose foot b. Blind hem foot s. Gathering foot u. Button sewing foot e. Overcasting foot p. Quilting/ straight stitch foot v. Buttonhole foot d. Bobbin (3x) j. Hemmer foot q. L-screwdriver k. Edge/ quilting guide g. they are not supplied with this...
Instruction Manual
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... Bobbin - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Step on spindle. (5) - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (sewing position). 7 11 3 5 6 8 9 10 Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the ...bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to right. (6) 1 - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder...
... Bobbin - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Step on spindle. (5) - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left (sewing position). 7 11 3 5 6 8 9 10 Push bobbin spindle to the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the ...bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to right. (6) 1 - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder...
Instruction Manual
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EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 25
EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 25
Instruction Manual
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... the threads under and behind the presser foot. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring...
... the threads under and behind the presser foot. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring...
Instruction Manual
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... several stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the pattern selector dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the pattern selector dial to between "3" and "5". (Model 3229) Ric rac stitch is suitable for...
... several stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the pattern selector dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the pattern selector dial to between "3" and "5". (Model 3229) Ric rac stitch is suitable for...
Instruction Manual
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Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER retailer. (See page 9 for the fabric. Set the stitch length dial with 1 the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to catch one or...weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is completed and press. 2 Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn with a longer stitch length setting. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Blind hem for firm fabrics. Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches slightly the folded top to the...
Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER retailer. (See page 9 for the fabric. Set the stitch length dial with 1 the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to catch one or...weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is completed and press. 2 Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn with a longer stitch length setting. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Blind hem for firm fabrics. Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches slightly the folded top to the...
Instruction Manual
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... zigzag stitch, then set the machine for straight stitch again, with the width at "0". Adjust the stitch width, as needed, according to the distance between the holes of the button. "5". Slowly sew on top of the button and sew. (4) For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first,... the stitch width set at "0" sew a few securing stitches, set the width to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button. To sew a few securing stitches to "0". Raise the needle out of the fabric. Set the machine for straight stitch, with about 10...
... zigzag stitch, then set the machine for straight stitch again, with the width at "0". Adjust the stitch width, as needed, according to the distance between the holes of the button. "5". Slowly sew on top of the button and sew. (4) For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first,... the stitch width set at "0" sew a few securing stitches, set the width to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button. To sew a few securing stitches to "0". Raise the needle out of the fabric. Set the machine for straight stitch, with about 10...
Instruction Manual
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...The needle is not correctly threaded. 3. Insert the needle correctly. (flat side towards the back) 5. Loosen the thread tension. 1. The machine must suit the fabric and thread. 4. Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. Choose a needle to suit the...needle. The bobbin case is too tight. 1. The bobbin case is wound around the spool holder pin. 6. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The thread is incorrectly threaded. 3. Loosen lower thread tension as described. 2. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is incorrectly adjusted....
...The needle is not correctly threaded. 3. Insert the needle correctly. (flat side towards the back) 5. Loosen the thread tension. 1. The machine must suit the fabric and thread. 4. Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. Choose a needle to suit the...needle. The bobbin case is too tight. 1. The bobbin case is wound around the spool holder pin. 6. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The thread is incorrectly threaded. 3. Loosen lower thread tension as described. 2. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is incorrectly adjusted....
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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... 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 3223 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is done using a 1/4" seam allowance. Quilt piecing is for joining fabrics together with a stitch length of the fabric. Sew 1/4" - 3/8" ... some machine models). Sew the row of basting 1 of the quilt. The machine needle plate has a series of etched markings to use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for straight stitch. Sew approximately ...
... 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 3223 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is done using a 1/4" seam allowance. Quilt piecing is for joining fabrics together with a stitch length of the fabric. Sew 1/4" - 3/8" ... some machine models). Sew the row of basting 1 of the quilt. The machine needle plate has a series of etched markings to use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for straight stitch. Sew approximately ...
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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..., or perhaps even an embroidery on free-motion sewing, see your machine's manual for details). Remove the temporary basting stitches. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Move the fabric layers together manually as you...the fabric with a removable fabric marking tool, but make sure to draw stitch guidelines on thread painting and freemotion sewing, see your machine's manual for details). This is done by following around the shape of an applique, a design printed in quilt layers by...
..., or perhaps even an embroidery on free-motion sewing, see your machine's manual for details). Remove the temporary basting stitches. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Move the fabric layers together manually as you...the fabric with a removable fabric marking tool, but make sure to draw stitch guidelines on thread painting and freemotion sewing, see your machine's manual for details). This is done by following around the shape of an applique, a design printed in quilt layers by...
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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Attach ribbons and trims to garments. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). Thread both... Twin needles (additional accessory) come in opposite directions so they don't tangle while 3 of 81 Set the machine for straight stitch. The thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be a contrast color, ... a straight stitch, approximately 1/8" from its raw edge. Note: If machine has no auxiliary spool pin, it in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Twin needle hems provide a professional finish to embellish fabrics. Place one...
Attach ribbons and trims to garments. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). Thread both... Twin needles (additional accessory) come in opposite directions so they don't tangle while 3 of 81 Set the machine for straight stitch. The thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be a contrast color, ... a straight stitch, approximately 1/8" from its raw edge. Note: If machine has no auxiliary spool pin, it in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Twin needle hems provide a professional finish to embellish fabrics. Place one...
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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...zipper and the fly front zipper. For medium weight fabrics, set the machine for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for some models) to that inside the seam guide line, then sew another method zipper insertion method called the invisible zipper, for which will ... using the basic Zipper Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) is creating a series of piping for some machine models). Cut a fabric strip wide enough to use the Invisible Zipper Foot. Set the machine for you sew. Sew one row of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually...
...zipper and the fly front zipper. For medium weight fabrics, set the machine for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for some models) to that inside the seam guide line, then sew another method zipper insertion method called the invisible zipper, for which will ... using the basic Zipper Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) is creating a series of piping for some machine models). Cut a fabric strip wide enough to use the Invisible Zipper Foot. Set the machine for you sew. Sew one row of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually...
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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... of light to the rest of this video for some machine models). The stitches will not be repaired. Stay-stitching is used in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. Place a small piece of this in place. Sew simple hems using the Narrow/Rolled Hem Foot. To insert piping..., sandwich the piping between the fabric layers, with the bulk of the piping on both the top side and back side of your machine manual), and thread 5 of 81 There is...
... of light to the rest of this video for some machine models). The stitches will not be repaired. Stay-stitching is used in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. Place a small piece of this in place. Sew simple hems using the Narrow/Rolled Hem Foot. To insert piping..., sandwich the piping between the fabric layers, with the bulk of the piping on both the top side and back side of your machine manual), and thread 5 of 81 There is...
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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...can be used to sew topstitching on the outside of the fabric. The right position straight stitch can be used as a decorative embellishment. Use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for your machine has adjustable stitch ... the fabric. All these methods are sewn around the edge of the applique to attach it to 3-3.5mm. Topstitching is for machine applique is a demonstration of 81 Sew 1/4" - 3/8" from the edge of a garment or project, usually as a seam finish to tunnel under the presser foot....
...can be used to sew topstitching on the outside of the fabric. The right position straight stitch can be used as a decorative embellishment. Use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for your machine has adjustable stitch ... the fabric. All these methods are sewn around the edge of the applique to attach it to 3-3.5mm. Topstitching is for machine applique is a demonstration of 81 Sew 1/4" - 3/8" from the edge of a garment or project, usually as a seam finish to tunnel under the presser foot....
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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... a clear area in fabric. It can also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. If your project. Set the zigzag width based on the fabric underneath 7 of the stitching area than does the... that the thread passes freely through it up. Use the zigzag stitch to create texture in front of the ribbon. If your machine manual). Sew the zigzag stitch to attach buttons. Create interesting surface embellishment using thicker threads such as you want for maximum control. It is ...
... a clear area in fabric. It can also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. If your project. Set the zigzag width based on the fabric underneath 7 of the stitching area than does the... that the thread passes freely through it up. Use the zigzag stitch to create texture in front of the ribbon. If your machine manual). Sew the zigzag stitch to attach buttons. Create interesting surface embellishment using thicker threads such as you want for maximum control. It is ...
3223 Stitch Applications Guide
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...to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for free-motion monograms, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Sew several stitches to right as you . If the machine has adjustable stitch length, select a fairly long stitch length setting. Remove the presser foot and... create a "casing" over a cord. For more information, see your machine's manual for details). If the needle doesn't clear both holes, adjust stitch width (if your machine's zigzag stitch to back of free-motion sewing. Try using a removable fabric marker, to help keep the elastic from ...
...to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for free-motion monograms, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Sew several stitches to right as you . If the machine has adjustable stitch length, select a fairly long stitch length setting. Remove the presser foot and... create a "casing" over a cord. For more information, see your machine's manual for details). If the needle doesn't clear both holes, adjust stitch width (if your machine's zigzag stitch to back of free-motion sewing. Try using a removable fabric marker, to help keep the elastic from ...