SINGER 6106 User Manual

CONTENTS

Page

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine.......................................................................................................................... 2

Principal Parts............................................................................................................................................... 2

Accessories...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Choosing and Changing Accessories............................................................................................................4

Fabric Weight Table................................................................................................................................. 6

Fabric Thread and Needle Table.............................................................................................................. 8

Needle-Fabric Combinations.........................................................................................................................10

Operating the Machine

The Bobbin Thread.........................................................................................................................................11

Winding the Bobbin • Threading the Bobbin Case

Threading the Machine................................................................................................................................. 13

Raising the Bobbin Thread

Chapter 3. Straight Stitching...........................................................................................................................................15

Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric

Setting Selectors • Regulating Presser Foot Pressure •

Adjusting Stitch Length • Needle-Thread Tension

Sewing a Seam................................................................................................................................................17

Keeping the Seam Straight

Applications ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Zipper Insertion • Darning

Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching.................................................................................................................................19

Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric..................................................................................................19

How to Set Selectors • Pattern Group Selector • Needle Position Selector • Stitch Width Selector • Adjusting Needle Tension •

Adjusting Stitch Length • Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

Satin Stitching................................................................................................................................................21

Applications ................................................................................................................................................... 22

Appliqué • Lingerie Seams • Zig-Zag Seam Finishes

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Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns................................................................................................................................24

Setting Selectors..................................................................................................................................

Selecting a Pattern Group • Adjusting Width of the Design • Adjusting Stitch

Placement • Adjusting Stitch Length • Adjusting Stitch Balance

Adjusting Stitches to Suit Stretch Fabrics .

Guiding and Supporting Fabric • Adjusting Pressure

Stitch Pattern Chart.................................................................................................................................... 28

Applications ...................................................................................................................................................29

Blindstitch.................................................................................................................................................... 29

Hems

Muiti Stitch Zig-Zag...................................................................................................................................... .30

Bar Tacks • Mending a Tear

Honeycomb Stitch..........................................................................................................................................31

Attaching Elastic

Chapter 6. Buttonholes and Buttons..............................................................................................................................32

Four-Step Buttonholing............................................................................................................................. 32

Changing Stitch Density

Buttons........................................................................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching................................................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 8. Free-Arm Sewing........................................................................................................................................ 36

Chapter 9. Performance Checklist................................................................................................................................. 37

Chapter 10. Caring for Your Machine............................................................................................................................... 38

Index .......................................................................................................................................................................................40

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prmcipsi parts

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1. Pattern Group Selector

2. Stitch Width Selector

3. Bobbin Winder Tension

4. Take-up Lever 5, Pressure Dial

6. Needle Clamp

7. Thread Cutter

8. Presser Foot Lifter

9. Thread Guides

10. General Purpose Presser Foot

11. Tension Dial,

12. Sewing Light

13. Extension Bed 22. Electrica! Connections 14- General Purpose Needie

Plate

15. feed

16. Bobbin Case Holder

17. Transparent Bobbin

18. Slide Plate 19 Stitch, Length Selector

and Buttonhole Dial

20. Reverse Stitch Push Button

21. Power and Light Switch

and Speed Controller 23- Machine Plug Receptacle 24, Needie Position Selector

25. Stitch Balance Control

Dial 26 Hand Wheel Knob

27. Hand Wheel

28. Bobbin Winder Spindie 29, Spool Pin and Felt

accessories

The accessories that come with your sewing

machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily.

1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 172336).

2. Needles

• Style 2020 in your machine when deliver ed is for general sewing.

• Style 2045 is used for sewing knits, stretch fabrics and elastic.

• Style 2025 for twin-needle decorative

stitching on woven and knit fabrics.

3. Buttonhole Foot is used to make bar tack buttonholes of any length in four steps.

4. Special Purpose Foot. Used for all kinds

of decorative zig-zag stitching.

5. Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitch

ing corded seams.

6. General Purpose Foot on your machine

when delivered, is used for all utility sew ing, with either straight or zig-zag stitching.

7. General Purpose Needle Plate on your

machine when delivered is used with all presser feet.

8. Snap-in Feed Cover for button sewing and

free-motion work.

9. Spool Pin Extension used for tubes of thread.

10. Blindstitch Hem Guide. Use this with the general purpose foot to position and guide

the hem.

11. Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twinneedle stitching and two-thread topstitching.

12. Felt to help thread unwind smoothly.

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

choosing and changing accessories

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

• Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle clamp screw A and remove the needle.

• Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go, with the flat side of the needle to the back.

• Tighten needle clamp screw.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

Snap-on Presser Feet

The presser feet furnished with your machine Raise needle to highest position by turning the snap on and off a common shank. hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foof.

Flat Side to Back

To Remove and Replace Foot

la. Press toe of presser foot upward as far as 1b. Then snap down to remove,

it will go.

2. Centre the new presser foot under the shank 3. Press presser foot screw down firmly until

C and lower the presser foot lifter so that foot snaps into place,

the shank fits over the presser foot pin.

REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE

• Raise presser foot.

• Raise needie to highest position.

• Open slide plate. Place thumb under right side of needle plate, lift it up and withdraw

it to right.

• Replace needle plate under clamping pin A, push it gently to the left and press down until it snaps into place.

ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER

• Raise presser foot.

• Raise needle to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Open slide plate.

• Slide snap-in feed cover away from you over needle plate until points B and C are positioned directly over holes in needle plate as illustrated. Snap in point B. Then push point C in toward point B until it snaps into place. Close slide plate. To remove, open

slide plate then simply lift up front edge of feed cover.

ATTACHING BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE

• Raise presser foot, loosen presser foot

screw with a coin and slip blindstitch hem guide between screw and shank of the general purpose foot.

• Be sure underside of the guide clears the slide plate and front of foot.

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• Tighten screw with a coin.

FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE

There are many types of fabrics around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabric below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of what is available for purchase.

SILK (Woven)

(Knit)

RAYON (Woven)

(Knit)

COTTON (Woven)

(Knit)

WOOL

(Woven) (Knit)

SYNTHETIC (Woven)

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Tulle

Voile,

Tulle

Chiffon,

Organza,

Tulle

Net, Lace, Ninon

Net, Lace

Net, Lace, Ninon, Crepe de Chine

Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille

Jersey

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Ciré

Challis, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,

Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué, Poplin

Jersey

Cashmere, Flannel, Mohafr, Felt, Crepe

Jersey

Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

(Knit)

SYNTHETIC BLENDS (Woven)

(Knit)

LEATHER

PLASTIC

VINYLS

Voile

Plastic Film

Raschel, Single Knit, Sweater Knit, Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré

Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham, Poplin

Single Knit

Kidskin, Patent, Chamois, IrnitationLeathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede

Plastic Film '

Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using in order to

select the correct needle and thread combination. For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer to the Fabric, Thread and

Needle Table on the following page.

MEDIUM

Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Suiting. Brocade

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Velveteen, Corduroy, Velvet, Fleece, Velour, Terry, Chintz

Stretch Velours'-'', Stretch Terry'^

& Usually contain some synthetic fibres also.

Suiting, Flannel, Gabardine, Felt, Serge, Mohair

Jersey

HEAVY

Brocade. Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Corduroy, Dehim, Ticking, Canvas, Linen, Drapery Fabric, Burlap

Suiting, Tweed, Duffle Coating, Blanketing

VERY HAEVY

Denim, Duck, Canvas, Sailcloth, Upholstery Fabric

Velvet, Crepe. Taffeta, Satin,

Gabardine

Jacquard. Double Knit, Sweater Knit,

Bonded Knit, Tricot, Spandex, Stretch

Terry, Stretch Velour. Deep Pile, Fake

Furs

Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy, Gabardine

Terry Knit

Patent, Imitation-Leathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede, Reptile

Bonded Vinyl (Knit Back), Patent, Embossed, Printed

Double Knit, Helenca, Fake Furs

Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric

Double Knit

Buckskin, Calfskin, Suede, Reptile Upholstery Leather

Upholstery Vinyl Upholstery Vinyl

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight Table on the previous page, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides to needle and thread selection. Refer to the.m before starting a sewing project. Be sure

to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table

to determine the weight and type of the material you are using.

Next, refer to the Fabric Thread and Needle Table.

..LIGHT

THREADS NEEDLES

SILK Fine Silk

Fine Mercerized

RAYON Fine Silk

Fine Mercerized

COTTON

WOOL

SYNTHETIC

SYNTHETIC BLENDS

LEATHER

Fine Cotton Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

2020-9

2020-9 Fine Synthetic 2020-9

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-9

Fine Cotton

Fine M.ercerized

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

20,20-9

2020-9

2020-11

2020-9

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-11

Fine Silk

Fine .Mercerized

Medium Cotton Med. Mercerized

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic 2045-11

Fine Synthetic

Med. Mercerized Med. Synthetic

2020-11

204-5-11

2032-11

PLASTIC Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

VINYLS Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

2020-11

2020-t1

Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left (silk, rayon, etc.). Then locate the fabric weight column (filmy, sheer, etc.) for your fabric at top of table. Read across from Type of Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column. There, the correct thread and needle choice for your fabric will be found.

Example: If you are sewing a medium weight wool, find wool in Type of Fabric column. Read across to Medium (weight) column and you will see that a medium silk or mercerized thread and a size 2020-14 needle are to be used.

You should follow the recommendations in this instruction book and on the needle package for correct style and size of needle for different types and weights of fabric.

MEDIUM HEAVY

THREADS

Medium Medium

Medium Synthetic

Medium

Silk Mercerized

Synthetic Mercerized 2020-11

Cotton Mercerized

Silk

Mercerized

Synthetic

NEEDLES

2020-11

2020-14

2045-14

VERY HEAVY

THREADS MEEDLES

Heavy Silk Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic 2045-16

Heavy Synthetic 2045-16 Heavy Synthetic

2020-14

2020-16

2020-16 Heavy Mercerized 2020-16

THREADS

Heavy Silk

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic

NEEDLES

2020-14

2020-18

2020-16 or 18

Medium Medium

Mercerized Synthetic

Mercerized

Synthetic

Mercerized

Synthetic 2020-11

2032-14

2020-11

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic 2032-16

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-14

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic

2032-18

2020-16

needle-fabric combinations

Correct needle selection is closely related to stitch quality and appearance. Damaged fabric is almost always caused by a needle that is bent, burred or that is an inappropriate style

for the fabric and thread you are using.

The three types of needles most commonly used

are the regular, ball point, and wedge. To obtain good results, the correct size and type of needle for the fabric and thread you are

using must be chosen. Refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table, page 8.

operating the machine

CONNECTING MACHINE

Result of Using a Bent Needle

• Before plugging in your machine, be sure the electrical information on the side of the

machine A, below the hand wheel agrees

with the range marked on your electrical

meter,

• Connect plug B to machine and plug C to your socket outlet.

• To turn the machine and light on or off,

press switch as shown.

• To run the machine and control speed,

press the speed controller D with your foot.

The harder you press, the faster the ma

chine will sew.

CAUTION: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, feet or needle plates or when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller.

the bobbin thread

Your sewing machine uses two threads to form a stitch. The upper thread comes from the

spool and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bob bin. Wind the bobbin before threading the machine.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Preparation Steps

1. Raise the presser foot and turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in highest po sition.

2. Loosen hand wheel knob A by turning it to ward you with the right hand while holding Hand wheel with the left hand.

3. Open slide plate and lift out bobbin.

4. Place spool pin felt on pin.

Winding Steps

• Place thread spool on spool pin with thread retaining slit B on top. (Break paper at the end of spool if necessary). If you are using

a tube of thread affix spool pin extension to spool pin to ensure even flow of thread.

• Lead thread around bobbin winder tension disc C and through small hole in bobbin

from inside out.

• Place bobbin on spindle and push bobbin

to right to engage bobbin winder.

•

• Hold thread end as shown and start the ma chine. Cut off thread end after a few coils have been wound.

• When required amount of thread has been

wound (winding will stop when bobbin is full), stop the machine and cut connecting thread.

• Push bobbin to left and remove bobbin from

spindle,

• Hold hand wheel and tighten hand wheel

knob.

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

1. Hold bobbin so that thread unwinds in the

direction shown, and put bobbin into bobbin case.

2. Pull thread into notch A, draw it back under

the tension spring and back into slot B.

3. Draw approximately 10 cm (4 inches) of thread across the bobbin.

4. Close slide plate allowing thread to enter slot

between the needle plate and slide plate.

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