SINGER 6110 User Manual

CONTENTS

Page

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

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

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

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

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

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

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

Needle-Fabric Combinations

Operating the Machine..................................................................................................................................10

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..........................................................................................15

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

Appiiqub • Lingerie Seams • Zig-Zag Seam Finishes

......

............................................................................................................................ 4

.....

................................................................................................................ 10

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 .

Hems

Multi Stitch Zig-Zag....................................................................................................................................... 30

8'ar Tacks • Mending a Tear

Honeycomb Stitch

Attaching Elastic

Chapter 6, Buttonholes and Buttons .

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

Changing Stitch Density

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

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

Chapter 8. Free-Arm Sewing........................................................................................................................................ 38

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

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

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

....

................................................................................................................................... 24

............

........

....................................................................................................................................... 29

.......

.............................................................................................................................. 31

.......

..................................................................................................................32

.................................................................................. 27

accessories

Tho 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 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 Fool on your machine when delivered, is used for ail utility sew ing, with either straight or zig-zag stitching.

7. General Purpose Needle Plate on your machine when delivered is used with ail 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.

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 fiat side of the needle to the back.

« Tighten needie 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 foot.

To Remove and Replace Foot

Hat Side to Back

la. Press toe of pressor 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 pressor 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 needle 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 iiiustrated. 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.

FIBRE

AND

FILMY

SHEER

CONSTRUCTION

SILK (Woven)

(Knit)

RAYON (Woven)

(Knit)

COTTON (Woven)

(Knit)

WOOL

(Woven) (Knit)

SYNTHgTIC (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

Chains, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,

Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué,

Poplin

Jersey

Cashmere. Flannel, Mohair, Felt, Crepe

Jersey

Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

(Knit)

SYNTHETIC BLENDS

(Woven) (Knit) Single Knit

LEATHER

PLASTIC

VINYLS

Volte

Piastic Film

Raschol, Single Knit, Sweater Knit, Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré

Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham, Poplin

Kidskifi, Patent, Chamois, ImitationLeathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede

Piastic Film

Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will bo 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.

Velvet. Crepe de Chine. Shantung, Suiting, Brocade

Velvet. Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Velveteen, Corduroy, Velvet. Fleece,

Velour, Terry, Chintz

Stretch Veiours'% Stretch Terry-'*'

A U$uaify contain some synliiottc tibres also.

Suiting, Flannel, Gabardine, Feit, Sorgo, Mohair

Jersey

: -HEévv \

Brocade. Taffeta, Satin. Crepe

Corduroy, Denim, Ticking. Canvas, Linen. Drapery Fabric, Burlap

Suiting, Tweed, Duffle Coating, Blanketing

VERY HEAVY

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, Replite

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

Double Knit, Heienca, Fake Furs

Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric

Double Knit

Buckskin, Calfskin. Suede, Beptite Upholstery Leather

Uphoistory Vinyl Upholstery Vinyl

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice wilt 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 them 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.

TYPE

THREADS j ^NEEDLES

SILK Fine Silk

Fino Mercerizocl

RAYON

OOTTON

WOOL

SYNTHETIC

BLENDS

Fino Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Cotton Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

-Fine Synthetic

FILMY

2020-9

SHEER

; IHHEAUS % lEEOLES

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-9

Fine Cotton Fine Mercerized 2020-9

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-11

Fine Synthetic 2020-9 ”

Fine Synthetic

2020-9

j LIGHT 1 THREADS 1 NEEDLES

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Medium Cotton Med. Mercerized

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

2020-11

^ 2045-11 ^

2045-11

LEATHER Med, Mercerized

Med. Synthetic 2032-11

PLASTIC

VINYLS Fine Mercerized

Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

Fine Synthetic 2020-T1

2020-11

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 bo 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 stylo and size of needle for different types and weights of fabric.

Medium Silk Medium Mercerized

Medium Synthetic Medium Mercerized

Medium Cotton Medium Mercerized 2020-14

Medium Silk

Medium Mercerized

Medium Synthetic

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-11

2020-14

2045-14

: 2045-14 ;

; 2032-14

2020-11

Heavy Silk Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic 2045-16 Heavy Synthetic 2020-16 or 18

Heavy Synthetic

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic, 2032-16;

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic 2020-14

2020-14

2020-16

2045-16

Heavy Silk 2020-14

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized 2020-14

Heavy Cotton Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Mercerized 2020-16

Heavy Synthetic

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic

2020-18

2020-16 or 18

2032-18

2020-16

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-11

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-14

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic

2020-16

needie-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 bo 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 attd light on or off, press switch as shown.

• To run the machine and control speed, press the speed controller D with your foot. The

speed controller has electronic circuitry which provides constant speed and constant penetration when sewing on fabrics of vary ing thickness. The harder you press, the faster the machine 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 sowing 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,

• Load 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.

THREADÍNG 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.

+ 28 hidden pages