Copyright © 1979 THE SINGER COMPANY
All rights reserved throughout the world
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,
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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.
•
• 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
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
Fine Synthetic
2020-9
2020-9
2020-9
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
2020-11
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
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium Synthetic
Medium
Silk
Mercerized
Synthetic
Mercerized 2020-11
Cotton
Mercerized
Silk
Mercerized
Synthetic
NEEDLES
2020-11
2020-14
2020-14
2045-14
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
2020-14
2020-16
2020-16 Heavy Mercerized 2020-16
THREADS
Heavy Silk
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Cotton
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
NEEDLES
2020-14
2020-14
2020-18
2020-16 or 18
2020-16 or 18
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Mercerized
Synthetic
Mercerized
Synthetic
Mercerized
Synthetic 2020-11
2032-14
2020-11
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic 2032-16
Medium Mercerized
Medium Synthetic
Medium Mercerized
Medium Synthetic
2020-14
2020-14
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Synthetic
2032-18
2020-16
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.
n
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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