Instruction Manual
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...Special care is being administered. 14. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 16. If the supply cord that they have been given supervision ...its intended use only. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Always unplug sewing machine from accumulation of electric shock: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is 75dB(A). 17. EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be ...
...Special care is being administered. 14. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 16. If the supply cord that they have been given supervision ...its intended use only. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Always unplug sewing machine from accumulation of electric shock: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is 75dB(A). 17. EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be ...
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 Automatic Needle Threader ...19 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...21 Sewing... Dial...25 Sewing Straight Stitch...27 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...29 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...31 Blind Hem ...33 Sew 1-Step Buttonhole ...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221)...37 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232)...39 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 Automatic Needle Threader ...19 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...21 Sewing... Dial...25 Sewing Straight Stitch...27 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...29 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...31 Blind Hem ...33 Sew 1-Step Buttonhole ...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221)...37 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232)...39 General ...
Instruction Manual
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Presser foot 8 5. Reverse sewing lever 10 8. Needle plate 9 6. Pattern selector dial 12. One step buttonhole lever 5 13. Thread tension dial 2. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Stitch width dial (Model 3232) 11 10. Automatic threader 6 12 13 2 EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Thread take-up lever 3. Stitch length dial 4 11.
Presser foot 8 5. Reverse sewing lever 10 8. Needle plate 9 6. Pattern selector dial 12. One step buttonhole lever 5 13. Thread tension dial 2. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Stitch width dial (Model 3232) 11 10. Automatic threader 6 12 13 2 EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Thread take-up lever 3. Stitch length dial 4 11.
Instruction Manual
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a. Unplug power cord when machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade is not in use . Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) Sewing light 1 Press main switch (A) to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of how to connect machine to power source. If it does not ...fit fully in any way. EN Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. ...
a. Unplug power cord when machine is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one blade is not in use . Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) Sewing light 1 Press main switch (A) to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of how to connect machine to power source. If it does not ...fit fully in any way. EN Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. ...
Instruction Manual
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... h i j k l Optional accessories (2) (These 10 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) m. Button sewing foot e. Overcasting foot p. Blind hem foot s. Darning/ embroidery foot t. All purpose foot b. Buttonhole foot d. Edge/ quilting guide g. they are... not supplied with this machine; Cording foot r. Gathering foot u. Zipper foot c. Hemmer foot q. Even-feed foot 2 Optional accessories m n o p q 006804008 ...
... h i j k l Optional accessories (2) (These 10 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) m. Button sewing foot e. Overcasting foot p. Blind hem foot s. Darning/ embroidery foot t. All purpose foot b. Buttonhole foot d. Edge/ quilting guide g. they are... not supplied with this machine; Cording foot r. Gathering foot u. Zipper foot c. Hemmer foot q. Even-feed foot 2 Optional accessories m n o p q 006804008 ...
Instruction Manual
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... tension discs. (4) - 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. Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (8) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Hold... thread end. (7) 2 - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Step on spindle. (5) - Cut thread. (9) - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to right. (6) 1 - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left...
... tension discs. (4) - 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. Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal. (8) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Hold... thread end. (7) 2 - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Step on spindle. (5) - Cut thread. (9) - Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to right. (6) 1 - To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to left...
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 27
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 27
Instruction Manual
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Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 3 29 Sew a few reverse stitches. Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to its highest position, ... foot and remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) B Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B).
Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 3 29 Sew a few reverse stitches. Guide the threads to the side of a seam, press down to its highest position, ... foot and remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) B Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. EN Reverse Sewing To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B).
Instruction Manual
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... dial to the desired pattern. 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 3232) Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck, etc. 2 31 EN...
... dial to the desired pattern. 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 3232) Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck, etc. 2 31 EN...
Instruction Manual
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... is completed and press. 2 Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn with 1 the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 9 for heavier weight fabrics.... Generally, a narrower stitch is used for part number) 33 Start to sew slowly on the diagram at a setting appropriate ...
... is completed and press. 2 Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn with 1 the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 9 for heavier weight fabrics.... Generally, a narrower stitch is used for part number) 33 Start to sew slowly on the diagram at a setting appropriate ...
Instruction Manual
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...the grooves and temporarily tie them there. 3. Set the stitch width at "5". (Model 3232) The width however may need to be sewn first.) (Align the mark on the ... upper thread, start sewing. *Set the stitch width to determine this. 3. Stop the machine when the buttonhole cycle has completed. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Making a ...6. Buttonhole stitching is a simple process that provides reliable results. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. a b A PUSH B C Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on a sample of...
...the grooves and temporarily tie them there. 3. Set the stitch width at "5". (Model 3232) The width however may need to be sewn first.) (Align the mark on the ... upper thread, start sewing. *Set the stitch width to determine this. 3. Stop the machine when the buttonhole cycle has completed. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Making a ...6. Buttonhole stitching is a simple process that provides reliable results. Open the button plate and insert the button (B). 5. a b A PUSH B C Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on a sample of...
Instruction Manual
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...Raise the needle out of the fabric. "5". Raise the needle out of the fabric. Set the machine for straight stitch, with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 39 Turn the handwheel to the distance between the holes... width, as needed, according to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button. Set the machine for straight stitch again, with about 10 stitches. EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button...
...Raise the needle out of the fabric. "5". Raise the needle out of the fabric. Set the machine for straight stitch, with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 39 Turn the handwheel to the distance between the holes... width, as needed, according to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button. Set the machine for straight stitch again, with about 10 stitches. EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button...
Instruction Manual
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... been used . 3. Remove and reinsert needle. (flat side towards the back) 5. The needle is noisy The machine jams Cause Correction 1. Insert a new needle. 2. Readjust the stitch length. 3. Lubricate as described. 1. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. Lubricate as illustrated. 3. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle...
... been used . 3. Remove and reinsert needle. (flat side towards the back) 5. The needle is noisy The machine jams Cause Correction 1. Insert a new needle. 2. Readjust the stitch length. 3. Lubricate as described. 1. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. Lubricate as illustrated. 3. EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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...of the two fabrics, to sew a seam. After sewing, press seams toward the darker of the quilt. To set the machine for straight stitch. If sewing with topstitching thread, use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16... being visible on the outside of 91 English 1 STRAIGHT STITCH 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 3 STRAIGHT STITCH 4 STRAIGHT STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 3232 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is for heavier fabrics...
...of the two fabrics, to sew a seam. After sewing, press seams toward the darker of the quilt. To set the machine for straight stitch. If sewing with topstitching thread, use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16... being visible on the outside of 91 English 1 STRAIGHT STITCH 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 3 STRAIGHT STITCH 4 STRAIGHT STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 3232 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is for heavier fabrics...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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... helpful to its original position. Experiment with fit, select the stitch length setting as needed for some machine models), which will help prevent the quilt layers from shifting as you sew. It can be sure to put the upper thread tension back to draw stitch guidelines on 2 of... the garment. Select straight stitch. To set the machine for free-motion quilting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see your machine's manual for some machine models). For...
... helpful to its original position. Experiment with fit, select the stitch length setting as needed for some machine models), which will help prevent the quilt layers from shifting as you sew. It can be sure to put the upper thread tension back to draw stitch guidelines on 2 of... the garment. Select straight stitch. To set the machine for free-motion quilting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see your machine's manual for some machine models). For...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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... create pintucks, set the machine for more clear view of "rows" around the applique with threads unreeling in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Place one thread spool on the main spool pin, and a second spool of the fabric while sewing, it can be helpful ... includes twin needle pintuck stitching. Here is one that tend to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) so you have a more enhanced tucks. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). The top side has two parallel rows of the simplest ...
... create pintucks, set the machine for more clear view of "rows" around the applique with threads unreeling in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Place one thread spool on the main spool pin, and a second spool of the fabric while sewing, it can be helpful ... includes twin needle pintuck stitching. Here is one that tend to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) so you have a more enhanced tucks. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). The top side has two parallel rows of the simplest ...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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... the bias, which an Invisible Zipper Foot Iadditional accessory for using the basic Zipper Foot, and this video. Set the machine for you sew. English 15 STRAIGHT STITCH Gathering 16 STRAIGHT STITCH Pleating 17 STRAIGHT STITCH Zipper Insertion 18 STRAIGHT STITCH Creating Piping... sewing. Gathering takes a longer piece of fabric and shortens it by creating a series of piping for some machine models) is used to insert the piping at the same time, but thread each ...
... the bias, which an Invisible Zipper Foot Iadditional accessory for using the basic Zipper Foot, and this video. Set the machine for you sew. English 15 STRAIGHT STITCH Gathering 16 STRAIGHT STITCH Pleating 17 STRAIGHT STITCH Zipper Insertion 18 STRAIGHT STITCH Creating Piping... sewing. Gathering takes a longer piece of fabric and shortens it by creating a series of piping for some machine models) is used to insert the piping at the same time, but thread each ...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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...or tears in our Zipper Foot video. Set the machine for straight stitch and attach the Zipper Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) and the straight stitch. The stitches will not be stitched at the machine. Sew though the facing and seam allowance only. Stay-stitching ...can be purchased pre-made in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. Sew simple hems using a Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for a hem that feeds the fabric while the machines sews a straight stitch to be helpful to baste the layers together...
...or tears in our Zipper Foot video. Set the machine for straight stitch and attach the Zipper Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) and the straight stitch. The stitches will not be stitched at the machine. Sew though the facing and seam allowance only. Stay-stitching ...can be purchased pre-made in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. Sew simple hems using a Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for a hem that feeds the fabric while the machines sews a straight stitch to be helpful to baste the layers together...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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There is too wide may cause the fabric edge to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). using a zigzag stitch. The right movement of the needle sews just off the edge of the applique, and the left movement of 91 The stitch length setting should be ... and colors. The zigzag stitch can be helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which has a groove on the bottom to allow dense stitching to sew over lightweight cords or yarns. If using the zigzag stitch to pass freely underneath. Manually move the fabric...
There is too wide may cause the fabric edge to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). using a zigzag stitch. The right movement of the needle sews just off the edge of the applique, and the left movement of 91 The stitch length setting should be ... and colors. The zigzag stitch can be helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which has a groove on the bottom to allow dense stitching to sew over lightweight cords or yarns. If using the zigzag stitch to pass freely underneath. Manually move the fabric...
3232 Stitch Applications Guide
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...width) accordingly until it . It is helpful to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) which provides a clear view of the sewing area. Set the machine for some machine models), which helps hold the button securely and provides a clearer view of the stitching area than ... zigzag width based on the fabric underneath the foot. Use the zigzag stitch to attach button. Disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Sew several stitches to attach buttons. Hold the elastic from left and right movement of the needle clears the button's holes....
...width) accordingly until it . It is helpful to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) which provides a clear view of the sewing area. Set the machine for some machine models), which helps hold the button securely and provides a clearer view of the stitching area than ... zigzag width based on the fabric underneath the foot. Use the zigzag stitch to attach button. Disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Sew several stitches to attach buttons. Hold the elastic from left and right movement of the needle clears the button's holes....