Instructions for using
S I N G E R
221
Form K6436 |
*A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY |
Printed in U.S.A. |
(Rev. 1177) |
Copyright Under International Copyright Union |
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FEA.THERWEIGHT*
Portable Electric
Sewing- ]V[acbine
AS THE OWNER OF THE SINGER 221
You have a machine with a tradition of superior crafts manship—a tradition you will recognize in the smooth, efficient operation of this lightweight machine. Distinc tive clothing for yourself and your family and numerous items for the home—can be yours at a fraction of their ready-made cost.
SINGER SERVICE
Wherever you go you will find expert, dependable SINGER* SERVICE close at hand. SINGER is in terested in helping you keep your SINGER SEWING MACHINE in top ruiming condition. That is why you should always call your SINGER SEWING CENTER if your machine ever requires adjustment or repair. Only from your SINGER SEWING CENTER can you obtain the services of a trained SINGER repair man and warranted SINGER* parts.
EVERYTHING FOR THE WOMAN WHO SEWS
The answer to your sewing needs is at your SINGER SEWING CENTER. There you will find a wide choice of sewing aids, notions, sewing information and services. Look for the famous red “S” and SINGER trademarks on vour SINGER SEWING CENTER and the ever-ready SINGER SERVICE CAR. Look under SINGER COMPANY, in phone book, for address nearest you.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF MACHINE 221
PRESSURE REGULATING |
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HAND WHEEL |
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BOBBIN WINDER |
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LEVER |
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STITCH LENGTH |
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PRESSER BAR LIFTER |
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REGULATOR |
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NEEDLE THREAD |
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TENSION |
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MOTOR BELT |
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THREAD |
CUTTER |
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PRESSER |
FOOT |
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LIGHT SWITCH |
BED EXTENSION |
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BOBBIN WINDER |
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THREAD TENSION |
FEED DOG |
CORD CONNECTION |
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THROAT PLATE |
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FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE AND STITCH LENGTH CHART
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FABRICS |
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THREAD |
NEEDLE |
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DELICATE—tulle, chiffon, fine lace, |
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Fine Mercerized |
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100 to 150 Cotton |
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15 to 20 |
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silk organdy, fine tricot |
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50 Mercerized |
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LIGHTWEIGHT—batiste, organdy, jersey, |
80 to 100 Cotton |
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12 to 15 |
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voile, taffeta, silk crepe, plastic film |
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Synthetic Thread |
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MEDIUM |
WEIGHT—gingham, |
percale, |
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50 Mercerized |
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60 to 80 Cotton |
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linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, |
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suitings |
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MEDIUM |
HEAVY—gabardine, |
tweed, |
sail |
Heavy Duty Merc. |
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10 to 12 |
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cloth, denim, coatings, drapery fabrics |
40 to 60 Cotton |
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HEAVY—overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery |
Heavy Duty Merc |
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fabrics, canvas |
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24 to 40 Cotton |
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NEEDLES AND THREAD
This machine uses needle
Catalog No. 2020 (15 x 1 ).
Sizes 9, 11, 14, 16 and 18.
For perfect stitching, choose needle and thread which correspond to the fabric accord ing to the chart on page 4. Be sure to use like threads for both needle and bobbin.
NEEDLE INSERTION
•Raise needle bar to its highest point.
•Loosen needle clamp screw A.
•Insert needle (flat side to the left) up into needle clamp as far as it will go. •
•Tighten clamp screw.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
The SINGER* Electric Motor at back of ma chine is furnished for operation on an alter nating current of 110-120 volts, 25 to 75 cycles, or on 110-120 volts direct current. Special motors can be provided through your SINGER SEWING CENTER for direct or alternating current for any voltage between 50 and 145, and for 32 volts direct current.
Before Inserting Electric Plug be sure that voltage and number of cycles stamped on motor nameplate are within range marked on your electric meter installed by your power company.
Electrical Connection. Push 3-pin terminal plug on 3-pin terminal block at right of machine and connect plug at other end of cord to electrical outlet.
Speed Controller. The speed of machine is regulated by amount of pressure on foot controller.
TO REMOVE BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN
Raise thread take-up lever to its highest position. Raise bed extension.
Grasp bobbin case latch and withdraw bobbin case. Release latch and bobbin will drop out.
LATCH
BED EXTENSION
TO WIND BOBBIN
•Loosen stop motion screw with right hand.
•Place empty bobbin on spindle.
•Press bobbin winder down against belt.
TO WIND BOBBIN—Continued
Place spool of thread on spool pin. Thread machine as shown above.
Hold end of thread and start ma chine. (End of thread will break off after a few coils have been wound on bobbin.)
If thread doesn't wind evenly on bobbin—
• Loosen screw which holds bobbin winder tension bracket to bed of machine.
•Move bracket to left if bobbin winds high on right.
•Move bracket to right if bobbin winds high on left.
•Tighten tension bracket screw.
When bobbin is full—
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Stop machine. |
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Lift bobbin |
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winder away |
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•Remove bob bin.
•Tighten stop motion screw.
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TO THREAD BOBBIN CASE
Hold bobbin case |
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bobbin so |
bobbin case. Pull |
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thread into slot 1. |
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Pull thread under tension spring 2 and into slot 3 at end of spring, as shown.
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TO REPLACE BOBBIN CASE
Hold bobbin case by latch and place it on stud, having thread draw from top of bobbin case.
Release latch and press bobbin case back until latch enters groove in stud. Allow about three inches of thread to hang free from bobbin case and turn down bed extension.
CAUTION: If throat plate is removed for cleaning stitch forming mechanism, etc., make certain, when replacing throat plate, that position finger of bobbin case base enters notch of position plate at tached to underside of throat plate, as shown above.
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UPPER THREADING
•Raise take-up lever to its highest point.
•Place spool of thread on spool pin.
•Lead thread through threading points shown.
•Thread needle from right to left.
•Draw sufficient thread
through eye of needle with which to start sewing.
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STITCH LENGTH REGULATOR
Numerals on the indicator plate represent approximate number of stitches per inch.
To set stitch length—
•Turn thumb nut to the left.
•Set lever at desired stitch setting.
•Turn thumb nut to the right until it rests against indicator plate.
Once the thumb nut has been tightened, reverse stitching is accom plished by raising the lever to its highest point.
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PREPARING TO SEW
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Hold needle thread lightly with left hand.
Turn hand wheel so that needle
enters plate and brings up bobbin thread.
Pull end of bobbin thread up through needle hole in plate.
Lay both threads diagonally under presser foot.
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SEWING A SEAM
Set stitch regulator for desired stitch length.
Position needle in fabric about
’/2inch from edge.
•Raise stitch regulator to reverse.
•Lower presser foot.
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