SINGER 201 User Manual

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Instructions for using
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ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE
AS THE OWNER OF THIS SINGER 201
You own a machine with a tradition of superior crafts manship—a tradition you will recognize in the smooth, efficient operation of this motor-driven elec tric sewing machine. Operating either forward or
backward, it forms a lock stitch.
The machine and the foot- or knee - operated speed control are stored in any one of a variety of
versatile and attractive sewing machine cabinets with
extra room for sewing accessories.
Copyright © 1957 by The Singer Company
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SINGER SERVICE
Wherever you go you will find expert, depend able SINGER Service nearby. SINGER is inter ested in helping you keep your SINGER
Sewing Machine in top condition. That’s why it makes sense to call your SINGER Represen tative if your machine ever requires attention. He will submit a written estimate for your approval. Look for the familiar red “S" on
your SINGER SEWING CENTER and the handy SINGER Service Car.
EVERYTHING FOR THE WOMAN WHO SEWS
SINGER
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SINGER
The answer to your sewing needs is at your SINGER SEWING CENTER. There you will find a wide choice of patterns, buttons and thread, as well as Finishing Services such as covering buttons, hem stitching, making belts and buckles, to mention a few. Look in your telephone directory under
The Singer Company for the SINGER SEWING
CENTER nearest you.
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PRESSURE REGULATING
FACE PLATE SCREW^--^ ^
PRESSER BAR LIFTER J
SPOOL PIN
THUMB SCREW
HAND WHEEL
THREAD TAKE-UP
LEVER
FACE PUTE<
TENSION DISCS ^
TENSION INDICATOR DIAL
THREAD TAKE-UP
SPRING
THUMB SCREW>^^:
THREAD GUARD
THREAD CUHER
PRESSER BAR^-^,^
PRESSER FOOT
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BED SLIDE PUTE^'-
'TENSION REGULATING
THUMB NUT
NEEDLE BAR NEEDLE CLAMP
THUMB SCREW
neeoIe clamp
THROAT PLATE
FEED DOB
STITCH REGULATOR
THUMB SCREW
BOBBIN WINDER
SPOOL PIN
BED
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,. STITCH REGULATOR ( X:'\f AND FEED
\ reversing HANDLE
I LIGHT TOGGLE SWITCH
BOBBIN WINDER
STITCH INDICATOR
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PUTE
3-PIN TERMINAL BOOT
BOBBIN WINDER
THREAD TENSION
Fig. 2. Names of Principal Parts of Machine
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Motor

To Connect Machine to Electric Service Line

The SINGER* electric motor, located at back of machine, is regularly furnished
for operation on a direct current of
110-120 volts or on alternating current of 110-120 volts, 25 to 75 cycles. Special motors can be furnished for direct or alternating current for any voltage be­tvsreen 50 and 250, and for 32 volts direct
current.
CAUTION
When you have finished your sewing, always dis
Before connecting the machine to elec tric service line, be sure that the voltage
and the number of cycles stamped on the motor nameplate are within the range marked on the electric meter installed by the electric power company.
Push terminal plug into the three-pin
terminal block (see Fig. 2, page 4) at
the right of machine and connect plug at other end of cord to an electric outlet.
connect plug from electric outlet.
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Turn Light “on” or “off”

A switch is conveniently lo cated at front of three-pin terminal block as shown at
A in Fi^. 3.
To
Remove the Bulb
Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb. It is of the bayonet and socket type and does not
unscrew. Press bulb into light and at same time turn bulb over toward machine as far as it will go to unlock bulb pin B as shown in Fig. 4, Then withdraw bulb.
Fig. 3. Electric Light and Switch
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To lnsgrt a New Bulb

LOCKS

Insert a new bulb into light socket, as shown in Fig. 5j and turn it over away from machine, as shown in Kg. 4,
until bulb pin B enters the notch in socket and locks into position.
Fig. 5. Inserting Bulb in Socket
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This machine uses a 15X1 Needle
—available in sizes 9, 11, 14, 16,
18, 19 and 21.
For perfect stitching, the thread should
be selected according to the fabric to be stitched and the needle must be the correct size for the thread which must pass freely through eye of needle. Select the correct needle according to the chart on page 9. Be sure that needle is not blunt or bent.
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Raise needle bar to its highest position
and loosen thumb screw E in needle
clamp. Insert needle, with its flat side to the left, up into the needle clamp as far as it will go, then tighten thumb screw E.
Fig. 6. Setting the Needle
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CHART SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP OF TYPES OF FABRICS, THREAD
AND NEEDLE SIZES AND MACHINE STITCH SETTINGS
TYPES OF FABRICS
Filmy materials comparable to net, marquisette,
chifFon, silk, organdy, ninon, silk velvet, nylon sheers.
Sheer materials comparable to lawn, dimity, voile, batiste, rayon sheer, rayon crepe, silk crepe.
Lightweight materials comparable to gingham, chambray, sheer wool crepe, taffeta.
Medium lightweight materials comparable to
poplin, pique, percale, chintz, faille, bengaline,
wool flannel, wool crepe, wool jersey.
Medium heavy materials comparable to crash,
gabardine, rep, corduroy, velveteen.
Heavy materials comparable to sailcloth, sturdy denim, ticking, drill cloth.
THREAD SIZES
100 Cotton
00 and 000 Silk
80 to 100 Cotton
0 Silk
50 Mercerized
60 to 80 Cotton
A or B Silk
50 Mercerized
50 to 70 Cotton
B Silk
50 Mercerized
40 to 50 Cotton
C Silk
Heavy Duty Merc.
30 to 40 Cotton 24 to 30 Cotton
D Silk
NEEDLE
SIZES
9
11
14
14
16
18 or 19
18 19
18 or 19
MACHINE STITCH SETTINGS
Inside Seams
20
16
12 18
12
10 12
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Top Stitching
30
20
16
10
40 to 60 Linen
Very heavy materials comparable to overcoating.
Plastic materials. Mercerized Cotton
20 to 24 Cotton
E Silk
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When ordering needles, always specify "Class and Variety 15 x 1” and state the size and quantity required. You will obtain the best stitching results from your Sewing Machine if it is fitted with a SINGER* Needle.
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6 8
10 12
Raise presser foot F by means of presser bar lifter
G to prevent injury to the foot F and feed Place a piece of cloth under presser foot and let
the foot down upon it.
Turn on electric current and, if the combination knee and foot controller is installed as a knee
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controller, press coritroller to the right,, or, if controller is placed on the floor to be used as a
foot controller, pre?s down on pedal of con
troller. As the pressure on controller is increased,
the speed of machine is increased, the speed being controlled entirely by amount of pressure on con troller. Operate machine in this way, without being threaded, until you have become accus tomed to guiding the material and operating the
controller.
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Raise take-up lever 5 to its highest point. Place spool of thread on spool pin at top of
machine
Pass thread through thread guide 1
Down, under and from right to left be
tween tension discs 2 (thread guard J,
Fig. 9 guiding thread between discs).
Hold spool tightly and pull thread against take-up spring 4 until it enters retaining
fork 3 Pass thread from right to left through
hole 5 in take-up lever Down through guide 6 on face plate Into guide 7 on needle bar bushing Into guide 8 on needle clamp From right to left through eye 9 of needle. Draw about two inches of thread through
eye of needle with which to start sewing.
Fig. 8. Upper Threading
Fig. 9. Threading
Tension Discs
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Raise take-up lever 5, Fig. 8 to its highest point. Draw the bed slide toward the left, in the bed of machine. Lift out bobbin with thumb and fore
finger of left hand as shown in Fig. 10.
See Fig. 11
1. Place bobbin on spindle with pin of
spindle entering slot in right side of
bobbin.
2. Lock bobbin in place bv pressing bobbin winder down until latch N, Fig. 11 engages.
3- Hold hand wheel L and loosen large knurled screw on hand wheel by turning
it over toward you.
4. Place spool of thread on spool pin 1. Draw thread under and between tension discs 2. Lead thread up through hole in bobbin 3 from the inside.
5. Hold end of thread as shown in
Fig. 11 and press controller as for sew ing. Continue to hold end of thread until it breaks off.
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Allow tension discs to control flow of thread. Do not guide or hold thread
when winding bobbin.
The bobbin winder will stop automati cally when the bobbin is filled.
Remove bobbin from spindle and tighten the large knurled screw on the hand
wheel L.
If pressure of bobbin winder pulley
Fig. 11. Winding the Bobbin
against hub of hand wheel is insufficient
for winding the bobbin, press down
bobbin winder until latch N, Figs. 11
and 12 drops and holds it in position.
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screw 0. If thread does not wind evenly on bobbin, loosen screw which holds tension bracket 2, Fig. 11 in position. Move bracket to the left if bobbin winds high on right; move bracket to the right if bobbin winds high on left. When bracket is properly centered, thread will wind evenly across bobbin. Bobbins can be wound while machine is sewing, by following instructions on page 12, omitting item 3-
TO REPLACE THE BOBBIN AND
THREAD THE BOBBIN CASE
Fig. 12. Adjustment of Bobhm Winder
Loosen adjusting screw 0, Fig. 12.
With forefinger, push back upper end of slotted plate P as far as it will go, as shown in Fig. 12, and at the same time, press bobbin winder pulley against
hub of hand wheel. Tighten adjusting
Hold bobbin between thumb and fore finger of left hand; thread drawing from right to left, as shown in Fig. 13. Place bobbin in bobbin case. Draw thread into slot 1, Fig. 14 in bobbin case, as shown in Fig. 14. Draw thread toward front between bob bin case and tension spring until it passes notch 2, Fig. 15 in bobbin case, as shown in Fig. 15. Close slide and at
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same time draw thread into long notch in right edge of slide, as shown at 3,
Fig. 16.
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Fig. 14. Threading Bobbin Case
Fig. 15. Bobbin Case Threaded
Fig. 16. Under Threading Completed
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until needle goes down and up again and thread take-up lever 5, Fig. 1 9 is
Hold end of needle thread with left hand
and turn hand wheel over toward you
at its highest point. Pull up needle thread and bobbin thread will come
with it, as shown in Fig. 17. Lay both threads
back under presser
foot diagonally
across the feed, as
shown in Fig. 18, to the right or left, de pending upon which side of needle the
Fig. 18
material is to be lo
Fig. 17. Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
cated, so that when presser foot is low ered, threads will be firmly held between the feed and the presser foot.
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1. Bring take-up lever 5 to its highest position.
2. Place material under presser foot F.
3. Position needle in material.
4. Lower presser foot and start to sew.
NOTE:
Most materials require only guiding for best sewing results. However, the miracle fabrics such as nylons, synthetic fabrics, blends with various rayons, puffed
weaves, sheers, jerseys and tricots, which, by their
nature, require light pressure, also require support in
the form of holding the material taut at the back and front of the needle as the needle enters the fabric. This support assures a smooth, even seam. Never ptill the material along when stitching.
Never operate the machine without cloth under pres
ser foot. The slide over the bobbin case should be kept closed
when the machine is in operation. The hand wheel must always turn over toward the
operator.
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Fig. 19
The numerals on the stitch indicator plate V denote the approximate num~ her of stitches per inch.
To change length of stitch, loosen
thumb screw X and move it to bottom of slot. Move stitch regulating lever W until its upper side is in line with the number of the desired length of stitch.
Move thumb screw X until stitch regu lating plate (inside) touches lever W.
Tighten thumb screw X. The machine will then make the indi
cated number of stitches to the inch in
either a forward direction (lever W at
lowest position) or a reverse direction
(lever W at highest position).
Fig. 20
Stop machine with thread take-up lever
5, Fig. 19 at its highest position. Raise presser foot, draw the fabric back and to the left, and sever the threads on thread cutter T, Fig. 19* Place ends of threads under presser foot, as shown in
Figo 18,
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The longest stitch, No. 6 on the stitch regulator, adjusted by leverW, Fig. 2 0, is found satisfactory for basting. These basting stitches can be easily removed by clipping every sixth stitch and with
drawing the long, continuous thread. Machine basting is firmer, more even
and much quicker than hand basting.
To feed the material from you, push
down stitch regulator lever W, Fig. 2 0
Stop machine when needle is in material. Raise presser foot, turn work as desired, lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
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Use a shorter stitch when sewing bias or curved seams to increase the elas ticity of the seam and to prevent seami failure under strain. No change in ten sions is required.
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The direction of feed can be reversed at any point of a seam without removing
to the numeral of stitch desired.
To feed the material toward you, raise
stitch regulator to the point where it
will make the desired length of stitch.
work from machine. The reverse feed makes it easy to “back
stitch” and to fasten ends of seams.
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PRESSURE ON
M.edium
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The amount of pressure influences the ease with which you achieve a straight seam and uniform stitching. The pres sure should be heavy enough to prevent side creepage of material and light enough to carry the material without
marking.
To set a light pressure, turn thumb
screw U, Fig. 2 2 upward until fabric moves easily under presser foot without slipping and without showing feed marks.
Fig. 22. Thumb Screto
for Adjusting Pressure
To set a heavy pressure, turn thumb
screw U downward until the fabric moves easily and the seam edges are car ried evenly by the foot and the feed.
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For perfect stitching, the tension on needle and bobbin threads must be heavy enough to pull threads to center of material to mate a firm stitch.
NOTE: Unless the bobbin thread ten sion has been altered, a wide range of threads, from fine silk to heavy cottons,
can be formed into a perfect stitch by regulating the needle thread tension only«
The tension on needle thread can be
tested only when presser foot is down.
The numerals “0” to “9” on dial Y indicate different degrees of tension that can be obtained. The higher the number
the greater the tension. The numbers do not denote size of thread or ounces of tension.
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When tension has been correctly set for average sewing, note number at indi cator line Z. This setting may be
quickly regained should the tension be
altered for special work or a change in
size of thread.
In the unbalanced tensions shown at top of Fig. 2 3 caused by too heavy tension
on needle thread, the needle thread lies straight along top side of material.
In the unbalanced tensions shown at
top of Fig. 24, caused by too light ten sion bn needle thread, the bobbin
thread lies straight along under side of
material. If perfect stitching cannot be obtained
by regulating the needle thread tension, check for minimum tension at “0” position and if necessary adjust as in
structed on page 2 7. Then regulate
bobbin thread tension as instructed on
pages 24 and 2 5.
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Set needle thread tension at **4**, as shown in Figs. 2 5 and 26.
The tension on bobbin thread is regu lated by the screw of the tension spring, as shown in Fig. 2 5.
Fig, 25. Adjustment Kequired When
Bobbin Tension is too Loose
When adjusting bobbin tension, a slight turn of the screw is all that is
needed to make a fine adjustment.
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To increase tension, turn screw gradu
ally over to the right.
Fig. 26. Adjustment Required When
Bobbin Tension is too Tight
To decrease tension, turn screw gradu
ally over to the left.
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Should it become necessary to remove
thumb nut. Then remove tension parts
and disassemble the tension, proceed as
follows: Turn thumb nut A2, Fig. 2 7 over
toward the left until it stops at “0” on numbered dial Y. Press in dial to dis engage pin B2 in thumb nut and remove
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Fig. 27. Needle Thread Tension Disassembled
from stud J2 as shown below. To remove pin H2 from stud J2, remove face plate from machine and tilt ma chine so that the pin will drop out. Do not remove stud J2. (It is shown re moved in Fig. 2 7, only for the purpose of illustration.)
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See Fig. 27 tension discs on stud, having the flat.
Replace face plate, insert tension re- thread-bearing sides of discs together, leasing pin H2 in stud. Place the two Place thread guard plate K2 on stud,
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being sure that extension M 2 enters the
“0”. Thread the tension with size 50
hole provided for it in the arm of the
machine to prevent plate from turning
on stud.
Next, replace indicator Z with the large open side facing end of stud (out ward) so that the plus and minus signs can be readily seen from a sewing position. Insert tension spring D2 in
indicator so that first half turn E2 of this spring will straddle lower half of tension stud. Guide stop washer C2
onto stud so that extension N2 will be
above tension stud as shown in Fig. 2 7.
Next place numbered dial on stud so
that numeral 2 is opposite stop washer
mercerized cotton and pull thread
through tension discs to test amount of tension at “0” position. At this point there should be a barely percepti ble pull on thread to indicate that there
is a minim.um tension, which will grad
ually increase with the turn of thumb nut to right, providing a full range of
tensions from light to heavy within one revolution of thumb nut. If pull is too strong for a minimum tension, press in numbered dial Y, to disengage pin B2 in thumb nut from dial and reset pin in one of holes to left of previous setting.
This resetting of pin will produce less
extension N2, then push dial to com press spring so that thumb nut can be turned onto'stud, carefully guiding pin in thumb nut into one of holes in num bered dial. Lower presser bar and turn thumb nut A2 to left until it stops at
tension at zero. On the other hand, should there be insufficient tension at zero, press in dial Yand reset pin B2 in one or holes to right of previous setting. Repeat this process until the desired minimum tension is obtainedc
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Breaking of needles might be caused
by:
1. Incorrect size of needle for thread and material. See page 9.
2. Needle bent.
3. Pulling of material when stitching.
4. Needle striking improperly fastened presser foot or attachments.
5. Crossing thick seams with too small a needle.
Breaking of needle thread might be caused by:
1. A knot in the thread.
4. Needle set incorrectly. See page 8.
5. Needle blunt or bent.
6. Thread too coarse for needle. See page 9.
7. Roughened hole in throat plate.
8. Incorrect arrangement of threads to
start sewing. See page 16.
9. Damaged sewing hook.
Breaking of bobbin thread might be caused by:
1. Incorrect threading of the bobbin case. See page 15.
2. Bobbin thread tension too tight. See pages 24 and 2 5.
2. Incorrect threading. See page 11.
3. Upper tension too tight. See pages 22 and 2 3.
3. Bobbin wound unevenly. See page
14.
4. Damaged bobbin.
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Skipping of stitches might be caused
NOTE: If machine runs heavily after
by;
1. Incorrect setting of needle. See
page 8.
2. Needle blunt or bent.
3. Needle too small for thread. See
page 9.
4. Needle rubbing presser foot.
Gathering or Puckering of material might be caused by:
1. Failure to use crisp lawn or organdy backing when stitching on sheer
materials.
2. Excessive needle and bobbin thread tensions.
standing idle for a long period, apply a few drops of kerosene at all oil
ing points, run the machine for a few minutes, then wipe clean and apply SINGER* Oil as described on pages
33 to 37.
SINGER Needles should be used
in SINGER Machines.
These Needles and their Containers
are marked with the
Company’s Trade Mark“ SINGER ”1
Needles in Containers marked
“FOR SINGER MACHINES”
are NOT SINGER made Needles.
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Turn machine back on its hinges. Un screw the thumb screw P2, Fig. 2 8 out of the lower hole A in the crank
Q2 until the crank Q2 is released.
Move feed lifting crank Q2 downward so that thumb screw P2 will enter upper hole B. Insert thumb screw P2
in this hole and tighten firmly. The feed is thus rendered inoperative and will not interfere with the free move ment of the work. Bring machine for ward into place.
Move stitch regulating lever W, Fig.
2 0, page 1 8 to its neutral position in the center of slot at front of machine.
Remove presser foot and let down presser bar lifter G, Fig. 19, page 17
to restore tension on needle thread
which is released when lifter is raised. Draw up bobbin thread as instructed on
page 16.
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Darning:
When darning flat work, it is advisable
to use embroidery hoops to hold the work. Place the work in machine, hav ing the unworn part near the hole
\ under the needle. Start darning by mak
ing a line of stitches across the hole a little longer than width of hole. Con
tinue making parallel lines of stitches
Fig. 29 Starting the Darn
across hole, moving the work backward
and forward, as shown in Fig. 2 9, and
at same time gradually moving the work sidewise until hole is covered with
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lines of stitches running across hole. Then turn the work 90°, as shown in
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i'A work backward and forward, form
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ing parallel lines of stitches until the
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first group of stitches across hole are completely covered and the darn is finished.
When you have finished darning, raise
Fig. 30. Darning in Process
presser bar lifter and replace presser
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foot. Turn machine back on its hinges
and turn thumb screw P2, Fig. 28, page 30 out of upper hole B, Fig. 28
Embroidering:
Prepare the machine the same as for darning as instructed on page 30, with
in feed lifting crank Q2, Fig. 28, and into lower hole A, Fig. 28. Make sure that thumb screw is firmly tightened.
Bring machine forward into place, re turn stitch regulating lever W, Fig. 2 0, page IS, to its original position and
the machine is ready for regular stitch
ing. Stockings and socks, underwear, etc., can be more conveniently darned on the machine with the SINGER*
DARNING and Embroidery Attach
the following exceptions—
For surface embroidery, remove the presser foot to give a clear view of the stitching in process.
For lace embroidery remove the regular
presser foot and replace with Foot
160858 or with Darning and Embroidery Attachment 160720, either of which can be purchased from any SINGER SEWING CENTER or from any SINGER Salesman. See instructions on
ment 160720 (page 68).
page 68.
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If machine is used continuously, it should be oiled daily. If moderately used, an occasional oiling is sufficient.
Preparation: Remove face plate. Draw bed slide plate to the left. Remove dust and lint (see instructions on page 3 8). Swing rear cover plate up toward hand
wheel.
Fig. 31. Front Views Showing Oiling Points
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Oiling: Apply a drop of oil to the
places indicated by unlettered arrows in
Figs. 31, 32,33 and 34, and 3 drops of
oil to the places so indicated in Figs. 31
and 34.
After applying one drop of oil to the places indicated by the unlettered ar rows in Fig. 32, replace face plate and fasten it as before.
Fig. 32. End View Showing Oiling Pointi
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To reach parts uridenieath bed of machine, turn ma
chine back on its hinges. Apply one drop of oil to the
places indicated by the un lettered arrows in Fig. 33.
The gears concealed by gear cover E2, Fig’» 3 3 aic
D2 oiled through oil hole E, Fig. 31.
The gears concealed by gear cover D, Fig. 3 3 are
Fig. 33. Views, Showing Oiling Points in
Base of Niachine
oiled through the space just above this cover, as indicated by arrow D2. After oiling the gears at
D2 , rotate the hand wheel toward you to distribute
the oil on these gears.
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Turn hand wheel over toward you until connecting rod R2, Fig. 34 is at its highest position. Then apply oil through
hole in top of machine to the wick which is retained in cap of connecting rod, as shown in Fig. 34. Also oil the other moving parts inside and replace
cover.
Machine Working Heavily
If the machine runs hard after standing idle for some time, use a little kerosene in the oiling places, run the machine rapidly, then wipe clean and oil.
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Fig. 34. Oiling Foints At the Back
of the M.achine
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NEVER USE OIL OR ORDINARY GREASE FOR LUBRICATING
MOTOR. USE the SINGER* Motor
Lubricant, supplied with the machine. Machine is shipped from factory with sufficient SINGER Motor Lubricant in motor grease cups T2, Fig. 35, for
approximately one year’s use. At least once a year thereafter, turn machine back on its hinges and remove
the two thumb screws from the two grease cups T2. Clean out interior of cups. Insert tip of motor lubricant tube into each grease cup as shown in
Fig. 35, and while holding tube firmly
against bottom of grease cup squeeze enough grease into each cup to fill it. Replace and tighten thumb screws.
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Fig. 35. Lubricating the hAotor
After considerable use, the stitch form
Occasionally remove the bobbin case
ing mechanism in bed of machine may become clogged with lint and this may interfere with the perfect operation of
the machine.
from machine, as instructed below, and remove any lint, etc., which has accu mulated in machine.
Draw bed slide plate to the left. Turn hand wheel over toward you until
^ needle is at its highest point and end of
the hook ring E is toward the front of
the machine, as shown in Fig. 36.
Insert the blade of small tension screw
driver 120378, which is furnished with
the machine, into slot C between the
ring and the edge of the spring, as
Fig, 36. View from Left Endy Showing Position of Bobbin
Case and Hook Ring for Removal from Machine
shown in Fig. 36. With a downward
pressure, turn the screwdriver one-half
turn to the right so that the screwdriver
will drop into the slot and unlock the spring. With the right hand, hold the hand wheel to prevent its turning, and, with the left, place the screwdriver
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against the edge of the slot in the ring
circular cutout B is opposite the spring
and push it around in the direction op
posite to the hook rotation until the
When replacing the parts, first place the bobbin case [ into position with the finger A, Fig. 37 in the opening in the position plate under the throat plate as shown in Fig. 37. Turn the bobbin case back and forth slightly to make sure that it is proper ly seated, then place the hook
D, as shown in Fig. 37. The ring E and bobbin case may then be lifted out.
THROAT PLATE
ring E in position with the cutout B opposite the spring D. Press the ring into place
and turn it in the direction
of hook rotation until the spring locks it in position. Then replace the bobbin.
Fig. 37. View from Left End, Showing
Keflacement of Bobbin Case
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ATTACHMENTS
40
The foot hemmer may
2. Lay about three inches of needle and be used for hemming edge of material, mak
ing hemmed and felled seams and for hemming and sewing on lace in one operation.
Raise needle to its high est point, remove pres
Fig. 38 Foot Hemmer
ser foot and attach foot
hemmer to presser bar
in place of presser foot.
Pull up bobbin thread as instructed on
page 16.

To Start Hem at Very Edge

bobbin threads back under hemmer. Place creased edge of material under hemmer with end of hem directly under needle. Lower hemmer and tack end of hem with two machine
stitches.
1. Fold edge of material twice, about ^ inch each time, for a distance of
about two inches. Crease folds.
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Fig, 39. Starting Hem at Very End of Material
3. Raise hemmer. Pull threads and hem
4. Lower hemmer and start to sew,
slightly from you with left hand, then while holding threads, draw material toward you, with right hand, into scroll of hemmer until tacked end is caught in hemmer, as shown in
Fig. 39.
slightly pulling threads back while sewing. Keep mouth of hemmer full to produce a smooth, even hem as shown in Fig. 40.

To Make a Hemmed Seam with Foot Hemmer

Fig. 40. Hemming Edge of Material and
Fulling Back Threads While Sewing
Fig. 41. Making a Hemmed Seam (First Operation')
1. When making this seam, the gar ment must first be fitted and the edge
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of material trimmed, allowing for
2. The free edge of hemmed seam may
about 3^ inch of seam. Insert the two edges of material, right sides to gether, in the hemmer in same man
ner as a single hem as shown in
Fig. 41. If the material is bulky, place edge of upper piece of material about inch left of edge of under piece.
be stitched flat to garment, if de sired. To do this, open the work out flat, wrong side up, then insert the hem in scroll of hemmer, holding edge of hem in position while it is
being stitched. If seam is stitched flat to garment, one row of stitching is visible on the right side.
To Make a Felled Seam
with Foot Hemmer
1. Place right sides of material together, having edge of upper piece about 3^
Fig, 41. Making a Hemmed Seam
(^Second Operation^
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inch to the left of edge of under piece. Stitch the two pieces together, using hemmer as a presser foot.
Guide both pieces by the projecting toe of hemmer, as shown in Fig. 43.
2. Open the work out flat, wrong side
3. Raise presser bar and insert edge of up, and hem free edge of seam, stitching it flat to garment as shown in Fig. 44.
Fi£. 43. lAaking a
Felled Seam
(First Operation)
Fig. 44. Making a
Felled Seam
(Second Operation)
lace in slot of hemmer and back under hemmer.
4. Lower presser bar and start sewing,
catching edge of lace with needle.
5. Guide hem with right hand and lace with left hand, being careful not to stretch lace as it enters hemmer.
To Hem and Sew on Lace
in One Operation
1. Start hem in regular way.
2. Hold hem in position with needle.
Fig. 45. Hemming and Sewing on Lace
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To Make Hems

from 3/16 to 15/16 Inch Wide

1. Attach adjustable hemmer to presser bar in place of presser foot.
2. Pull up bobbin thread, as instructed on page 16.
3. Loosen thumb screw on hemmer and
move scale until pointer registers with number of desired width of hem. (No. 1 indicates the narrowest hem and No. 8, the widest.) Then
tighten thumb screw.
4. Place cloth in hemmer and draw it
6. Guide sufficient cloth into hemmer to turn hem properly.
back and forth until hem is formed, as shown in Fig. 46.
5. Draw end of hem back under needle, lower presser bar and start to sew.
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Fig 46. Mutking Hem Up to Inch Wide
With Adjustable Hemmer
The two upright guide pins, shown in Fig. 47 eliminate manual guiding of
the binding.
This multi-slotted binder will apply unfolded bias binding iS/fg inch in width and commercial folded binding
in sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to seams or to edges of garments. These sizes of folded binding are M, We and ]4 inch in
width, respectively, and are fed through slots of corresponding sizes in the binder
scroll. See Fig. 47. Binding may be purchased in a variety of materials and colors.
For convenience in determining the correct width of unfolded binding
(iWe inch), this measurement is marked
The wide range of bindings that can be
applied with this binder makes it useful
for a large variety of work. It will be
ADJUSTING
LUG
SCROLL FOR
OUTSIDE
t/,"
SLOTS FOR ^16 DIFFERENT WIDTHS OF ^8
FOLDED Vie'
BINDING
CENTER SLOT
OF SCROLL
EDGE GUIDE FOR PIPING
ONLY
UNFOLDED
BINDING
on the binder, as shown in Fig. 47.
f/g. 47. Mulpi-Slotfed Binder 160359
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found particularly advantageous for making children’s wear, lingerie, sum mer dresses, and other dainty articles which call for narrower bindings.
As two different widths of binding of contrasting colors can be fed through binder at same time, attractive binding
and piping effects can be produced in
one operation.
Folded bias binding must be inserted in the slot or slots of corre sponding sizes. See
Fig. 51. Unfolded or raw edge
bias binding must be
inserted in the open end of the scroll. See
Fig. 49 .

To Attach the Binder

Raise needle to its highest position. Then attach binder to presser bar in
place of presser foot. See that needle enters center of needle
hole.

To Insert Binding In Binder

Cut all binding to a long point to the left, as shown in 48.
After inserting pointed end of binding in bind
er, push it through until full width of binding is under needle.
Guide binding by means of two upright pins, as shown in Figs. 49 to 53.

To Insert Garment in Binder

Place edge to be bound as far to right as it will go in center slot of scroll C2, as
shown in Fig. 4 9, and draw it back under binder foot.
Fig. 48
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Lower binder by means of presser foot
to the right by means of lug B2 * Fig. 49.
lifter, and start to sew. Keep material
Fig. 49. Binding with Unfolded Binding
well within center slot of scroll so that
This is the usual adjustment when
binding straight edges. When binding curves, move scroll to
left to bring inner edge of binding
farther from stitching and allow for
sweep of curve.

Piped Edge

To produce a piped edge on garments, move lug B2, Fig. 50 to left to bring
edge will be caught in binding.

To Adjust the Binder

To bring inner edge of binding closer to the stitching, move scroll C2, Fig. 49
Fig. 50. Position of Garment and Binding
When Piping Edges
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stitching about midway of folded
time. That is, if No. 1 is used, wider
binding. Crease raw edges of garment toward
wrong side about H inch, and insert
folded edge, raw edges uppermost, into
edge guide on binder, and beneath
binding.
When stitched, both sides of garment will be finished, and right side will show piped edge.

Piping and Binding in One Operation

A garment can be piped and bound in one operation, as shown in Fig. 51.
binding should not be smaller than No.
3. If No. 2 is used, wider binding
should not be less than No. 4. Never use Nos. 1 and 2, or 2 and 3, etc., together.
Use the upright guide pins to guide the
wider of the two widths of binding, as
shown in Fig. 51.
IMPORTANT: When piping and
binding at same time, as shown in Fig.
51, insert narrow width of binding first in its slot, then insert wider width in its slot. Two consecutive widths should not be used at same
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Fig, 51. Piping and Finding in One Operation

To Bind Outside Curves

If stitching does not catch edge of bind
Allow edge to be bound to pass freely through scroll without crowding against
scroll wall. The material must be guided
from back of binder and to left, permit
ting unfinished edges to swing naturally into scroll of binder.
Never pull binding while it is being fed
through binder, as this may stretch binding, making it too narrow to stitch or to turn in the edges.
When binding curves, turn material only as fast as machine sews.
ing, adjust scroll slightly to the left.

To Bind Inside Curves

When binding an inside curve, straighten out edge of material while feeding it into binder, being careful not to stretch material.
Do not push material in too fast as this will pucker edge.
Do not stretch material as this will dis
tort edge so that curve will not have
proper shape when finished.
Fig. 52. Binding an Outside Curve
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Soft materials, like batiste or crepe de
For guidance in applying, rows of
chine, require a row of stitching added
close to edge of curve before binding.

To Apply French Folds to Curves

Place material under binder and stitch
binding onto face of material, as shown in Fig. 53.
French folds, mark material with a line
of basting stitches or with chalk or
pencil.
This useful attachment is fastened to
machine in place of presser foot, and will be found an
indispensable aid whenever stitch ing must be kept accurately on ex treme edge of a
Fig, 53. Applying a French Fold
piece of material.
The slots, num
■ ^4
bered from 1 to 5
Fig. 54
The Edge-Stitcher
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in Fig. 54, serve as guides for sewing

To Sew Lace Together

together laces, insertions and embroid eries, sewing in position hemmed or
folded edges, piping or sewing flat
braid to a garment.

To Adjust the Edge-Stitcher

Fasten this attachment to presser bar in place of presser foot.
Turn hand wheel slowly by hand to see
that needle goes through center of
needle hole. The distance from line of stitching to
1. Insert one of the laces in slot 1 of edge-stitcher and the other in slot
4, Fig. 54.
edge of material in slots is regulated by moving lug D2, Fig. 54 to right or left. If lug moves with difficulty, place a drop of oil under blue spring, then wipe it
dry.
Fig. 55. Sewing Lace Together
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2. Adjust lug D2 until edges to be
2. Insert lace or ribbon in slot 4 of
joined are caught by the stitching.
3. Slightly overlap edges of lace while stitching to keep them against ends of slots.
4. Loosen both thread tensions to avoid puckering of fine lace.

To Insert Lace or Ribbon

1. Fold edge of material to which lace or ribbon is to be sewn and insert it in slot 1, Fig. 54 of edge-stitcher.
edge-stitcher and proceed to sew.
3. Cut away surplus folded material close to stitching.

To Pipe with Edge-Stitcher

1. Cut piping bias and twice width of
slot 3 so that it can be folded once.
2. Insert piping with its folded edge
to left in slot
3 and edge to be piped in slot 4,
Fig. 56. Setting in Lace Insertion
Fig. 54.
Fig. 57. Piping with
Edge-Stitcher
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To Apply Folded Bias Tape

To Stitch a Wide Hem

or Military Braid
1. Place garment under edge-stitcher and tape in slot 1 or 4, Fig. 54.
2. To make square corners, sew to turn ing point, remove tape from attach ment, form corner by hand, replace
tape and continue stitching. See Fig. 58.
3. To space two or more parallel rows, mark material with a guide line, using a crease, chalk or basting thread.
1. A wide hem may be stitched evenly on sheets, pillow slips, etc., with edge-stitcher after hem has been measured and edge turned.
2. Insert edge in slot 5, Fig. 54, and
adjust lug D2 to stitch as close to
edge as desired.
Fig. 59. Making a Wide Hem
Fig. 58. Applying Bias Folded Tape
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To Make a French Seam

To Tuck with Edge-Stitcher

1. To make a French seam of uniform width, insert two edges to be joined, wrong sides together, in slot 1 or 2,
Fig. 54, and stitch close to edge.
2. Fold both right sides together and in
sert back of seam in slot 1, as shown in Fig. 60, and stitch, allowing just enough margin to conceal raw edges.
The maximum width of tuck that can be made with edge-stitcher is ^ inch.
1. Fold and crease material for desired width of tuck.
Fig. 60. Making a French Seam
(Second Operation^
Fig. 61. Tucking with Edge-Stitcher
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2. For succeeding tucks, fold material
3. The fullness of shirring or amount of
the desired distance from previous tuck, running the fold lengthwise over a straight edge, then crease
folds.
3. Insert creased folds in slot 1, Fig. 54
and adjust edge-stitcher to right or left for the desired width of tuck. Use a light tension, short stitch and
fine thread and needle.

To Shirr with Gathering Foot

gathering is regulated by length of stitch. A longer stitch increases full ness of gathers.
1. Fasten gathering foot to presser bar in place of presser foot.
2. Place material under gathering foot and stitch in usual way.
Fig. 62. Shirring with Gathering Foot
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oil. Insert scrap of material in Rufiler
and operate attachment until no oil appears on work.
Principal Parts
-V
^€/''-S" ,;-''v-.^» .^- \rM
Fig. 63. Principal Parts of Kuffler
Lubrication
At the beginning of each working day lubricate Ruffler to insure smooth opera
A—Foot—attaches rufiler
to presser
bar. B—Fork Arm—straddles needle clamp. C—Adjusting Screw—regulates full
ness of gathers.
D—Projection—engages slots in ad
justing lever.
E—Adjusting Lever—sets rufiler to
gather or pleat once every 6 stitches
or once every 12 stitches or not at
all, as desired.
F—Adjusting Finger—regulates width
or size of pleats.
G—Separator Guide—edge of ma
terial placed in slots to keep head
ing of rufile even. Separates ruffling
material from material to which
tion and to prevent jamming, rust and wear. Apply one drop of oil at each point indicated in Fig. 63. Wipe off excess
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ruffle is being attached.
H—Ruffling Blade—pushes material;
forms pleats and pushes material toward needle.
J—Separator Blade—prevents ruffling
blade teeth from damaging material
or feed.
MATERIAL
1. Raise needle to its highest point.
2. Loosen presser foot thumb screw and attach ruffler to presser bar in place
of presser foot, at same time placing fork arm B astride needle clamp.
3- See that needle enters center of needle
hole in ruffler.

To Adjust Ruffler for Gathering

1. Swing adjusting finger F away from needle.
2. Raise adjusting lever E and move it until projection D can be entered in
Fig, 64. Correct Position for Material
to he Pjijfled
3. Insert material to be ruffled between two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 64.
slot marked “1”.
Fig. 65. Gathering with Ruffler
58
4. Draw material slightly back of nee
2, Place material to which ruffle is to dle, lower presser bar and start to sew.
5. For fine gathering, turn adjusting
screw C upward and shorten stitch.
6. For full gathering, turn adjusting screw C downward and lengthen
stitch.

To Make a Ruffle and Sew It to a Garment In One Operation

1. Insert material to be ruffled between two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 66.
be attached under separator blade
Line 1, Fig. 66.
3. Proceed same as for plain gathering.

To Make a Ruffle and Attach It With a Facing in One Operation

1. Insert material to be ruffled between two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 68.
Fig. 66. Correct Positions for Materials
RUFFLING
MATERIAL^ 2
GARMENT-^
Fig. 67. Making a Ruffle and
Attaching It In One Operation
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2. Place material to which ruffle is to be attached under separator blade
Line 1, Fig. 68.
3. Place facing material over upper blue blade Line 4, Fig* 68.
Fig. 68. Correct Positions for lAaterials
4. It facing is to be on right side of .gar ment, place wrong sides of garment and ruffle together.
5. If facing is to be on wrong side, place
right sides of garment and ruffle
together.

To Pipe a Ruffle

1. Insert material to be ruffled between
two blue blades Line 3, Fig. 70.
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Fig. 69. Making a Ruffle and Attaching
It With a Facing In One Operation
This material must not exceed 1 \i inches in width.
IQI GARMENT;,^
RUFFLING ^
MATERIAL
Fig. 70, Correct Positions for Materials
2. Piping material is usually cut on the
and insert it in rufiler, following
bias and it should be about 3^ inch wide when folded in center. Place piping material in rufiler, following
Line 5, Fig. 70 with folded edge of
piping to the right.
3. Fold edge of material to which pip
ing and ruffling are to be attached
Line 6, Fig. 70.

To Adjust Ruffler for Pleating

1. Raise adjusting lever E and move it until projection D can be entered in slot marked “6”. The rufiler will then pleat once every six stitches. To
pleat once every 12 stitches, have projection D enter slot “12” in ad
justing lever E.
2. Insert material to be pleated between two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 72.
Fig. 71, Piping a
MATERIAL
Fig. 72. Correct Position for Material
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3. To increase width of pleat, move ad

To Adjust Ruffler for Group Pleating

justing finger F back toward needle and turn adjusting screw C down
ward. To make a smaller pleat, turn
adjusting screw C upward. The dis tance between pleats is regulated by length of stitch.
To make the space between groups of
pleats, raise adjusting lever E and move it Until projection D can be entered in small slot indicated by star on adjusting lever E. The rufiler will then stop pleating and plain stitching will be made.
Fig. 73. Pleating with the Kuffler
Fig. 74. Group Pleating with Kuffler
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^r^RUFFUNG^
ArtATERJAr
Fig. 75. Correct Position for Material
1. When the desired space is made, set projection D in either of slots 6 or 12.
3. Insert material to be Seated between two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 75.
The following FASHION* Aids are available for sepa rate purchase at your SINGER SEWING CENTER.
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Automatic Zigzagger
ziizag mmv
Blind
Stitch
Key
Domino
Arrotv
Head
Zigzag stitching, decorative pattern n . stitching, applique—all of these and more may be done automatically on your
SINGER with the Automatic .. ..
Attachment. V V V \/
You can blindstitch hems, mend rips and tears, reinforce seams, overedge n
seam edges and stitch scallop facing of Troy easily and quickly.
W/ÌA
/
i wvw 5"
J
Block
/
/ Curved
/
blending
Open Scall op
Merely insert one of the many Stitch c i j Patterns into the Automatic Zigzagger T T 7 r r T ^ ^ and sew.
Scallop
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Girls Dress with
Border Design in Domino Pattern

The Buttonholer

Beautiful, evenly stitched buttonholes may be made on your SINGER Machine with the Buttonholer, as easily as you do straight stitching.
Merely slip the template, for the size
buttonhole you require, into the attach
ment and replace the presser foot with
the Buttonholer. Every buttonhole will
be identical. The Buttonholer does the
work for you—'Straight buttonholes in
seven lengths: S/ie"?
and keyhole, in two lengths:
and iVie^
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Samples of Work Produced by SINGEK Buttonholer
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Darning and Embroidery Attachment

The Web Lace Stitch
The Darning and Embroidery Attach
ment contributes to the ease with which free-motion sewing is accomplished. Lovely embroidered effects are possible on a wide range of fabrics.
The foot merely holds the fabric down
while the stitch is being formed and re leases the fabric when the needle has risen to allow free movement of the
work for variety of embroidery effects.
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The Tracing Stitch
The Darning Stitch
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Seam Guide

The Seam Guide is helpful in stitching
seams an exact width, and for stitching a uniform distance from a finished edge.
Especially helpful for those just learn ing to sew and an aid to those demand ing greater uniformity in seam width
than the eye might give, the seam guide is a useful addition to your sewing equipment.
The scoring on the throat plate of your
The Seam Guide-
SINGER Machine makes it easy for you to set the Seam Guide to an exact dis tance from the needle.
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Gauge Presser Foot

multiple rows of stitching may be gauged evenly along lapel and facing
edges, welt seams, or hems.
An accurate set of gauges (lined at W'
and numbered at intervals)—one for use at the left of needle and three for use at right of the needle, accompany the
The Gauge Presser Foot
Gauge Presser Foot.
Expert and beautiful stitching is accom plished with a minimum of skill and preparation through the use of the SINGER Gauge Presser Foot. Single or
The side walls of the gauges vary in
depth to accommodate fabrics and con structions of different thickness. Smart, even stitching accents are effectively placed with the Gauge Presser Foot.
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INDEX

Радо
Attachments................................................. 40
Adjustable hemmer.....................................45
Edge-stitcher.............................................51
Foot hemmer............................................ 41
Gathering foot Multi-slotted binder
Ruffler Basting Cleaning stitch forming mechanism
Darning and Embroidering.............
Electrical information Fashion Aids. .
Buttonholer............................................66, 67
Gauge Presser Foot.....................................71
Seam Guide.............................................. 70
Zigzagger, Automatic................................64, 65
Light. . ......................................................
Lubricating the motor...................................37, 38
Machine working heavily
Motor. ......................................................
Needle chart.................................................. 9
Needles and thread Oiling the machine Operating the machine
Preparing to sew............................................16
.....................................................57
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Darning and Embroidery Attachment. . . .68, 69
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30, 31, 32
56
46
19
.38
5
63
6, 7
29, 36
5 8
33-36
10
Page
Principal parts of Machine 201-2.. Reassembling and replacing needle thread
tension............................................... 26,27
Regulating bobbin thread tension Regulating direction of feed Regulating needle thread tension
Regulating pressure on presser foot. .......20, 21
Regulating stitch length...................................18
Removing and disiissembling needle thread
tension................................................... 26
Removing the bobbin Removing the bobbin case Removing the work
Replacing the bobbin.................................... .15
Replacing the bobbin case. Setting the needle Sewing bias seams.
Sewing suggestions SINGER Service
Starting to sew..............................................17
Threading the bobbin Thread tension Turning a corner
Upper threading........................................... 11
Winding the bobbin
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24, 25
19
22, 23
12
18
8
. .19
28, 29
3
.15
22 19
12, 13, 14
4
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The improper placing or renewal of the Trademark “SINGER” or any other of the Trademarks of The Singer Company (all of which are duly Registered Trademarks) on any machine that has been repaired, rebuilt, reconditioned, or altered in any way whatsoever outside a SINGER factory or an authorized SINGER agency is forbidden.
Form 20340
(Rev. (364)
Printed in U. S. A.

For your protection

SINGER Sewing Machines are sold and serviced wherever you
see the famous SINGER and Red “S” Trademarks. When your
machine needs servicing call your SINGER SEWING CENTER to be
sure of warranted SINGER parts and service. See address in the classified telephone directory.
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