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CONGRATULATIONS
As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an
exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you first use your
machine, you will know you are sewi ng on one of the easiest to use sewing
machines ever made.
In addition to the many familiar Singer exclusives, like a removable
extension table (6212) and a friction-free spool holder, this machine offers
you these features:
• Zig-zag stitching for buttonholes, mending and decorative stitches.
• Built-in 4-step buttonholer that takes the difficulty out of making a
buttonhole.
• Blindstitching for invisible hems.
• Easy to find “Letter-Coded” Accessories.
• Drop in front bobbin for easy, quick bobbin replacement.
• Simple stitch length dial and push button reverse stitching.
• Snap-on presser feet that are quickly removed and easily replaced.
• One-way needle insertion that makes it impossible to insert the needle
incorrectly.
May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine,
you discover the many advantages and the ease of operation by going
through this instruction book, step by step, seated at your machine.
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing
capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance,
design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered
necessary.
Part No. 119612-002 *A Trademark of The Singer Company Printed in Brazil
Copyright 1984 The Singer Company All rights reserved throughout the world
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE........................................................................ 2
Principal Parts.............................................................................................................. 2
Accessories................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW........................................................................................... 6
Important Safeguards................................................................................................... 5
Operating the Machine...
Connecting the Machine.............................................................................................. 6
Choosing and Changing Needles
Changing Snap-On Presser Feet
Changing Screw-On Presser Feet .............................................................................. 7
Changing the Needle Plate.......................................................................................... 8
Attaching the Feed Cover.....................................................................................:.. 8
Removing and Replacing the Extension Table.......................................................... 8
Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table............................................................................... 9
Winding a Bobbin ...................................................................................................... 10
Inserting a Bobbin...................................................................................................... 11
Threading the Machine ........................................................................................... 12
Raising the Bobbin Thread ......................................................................................
SECTION 3. STRAIGHT STITCHING
Stitch Width Selector.................................................................................................. 14
Needle Position Selector........................................................................................... 14
Stitch Length Selector............................................................................................... 14
Adjusting Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam............................................................................................................ 16
Placing Fabric Under Foot..................................................................................... 16
Basting ...................................................................................................................... 16
Keeping Seams Straight ......................................................................................... 16
Starting a Seam........................................................................................................ 17
Guiding and Supporting Fabric............................................................................... 17
Sewing in Reverse.................................................................................................... 17
Darning........................................................................................................................ 18
Quilting....................................................................................................................... 18
Inserting a Zipper..................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 4. ZIG-ZAG STITCHING................................................................................................ 20
Stitch Pattern Selector............................................................................................. 20
Needle Position Selector........................................................................................... 20
Stitch Width Selector.................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting Stitch Length ............................................................................................ 21
Needle Thread Tension............................................................................................. 21
Zig-Zag Stitch ....................................................................................................... 22
Seam Finishing................................................................................................... 22
Satin Stitching........................................................................................................ 22
Block Monogramming............................................................................................. 22
Attaching a Button...................................................................................................... 23
SECTION 5, SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS................. ................................................................... 24
Blindstitch #4.......................................................................................................... 24
Ladder Seams......................................................................................................... 25
Multi-Stitch #5........................................................................................................... 26
Mending a Tear......................................................................................................... 26
Bar Tacks.................................................................................................................. 26
“M” Stitch #6
Elastic Insertion........................................................................................................ 27
Lace Insertion ........................................................................................................ 27
SECTION 6. 4-STEP BUTTONHOLE
Balancing the Buttonhole ................................................................................... 29
Free-Arm Sewing.................................................................................................... 30
SECTION 7. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE................................................................................. 31
Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case.................................................................. 31
Changing the Light Bulb............................................................................................ 32
Cleaning the Machine.............................................................................................. 32
Lubricating the Machine........................................................................................... 33
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................... 34
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST......................................................................................................... 35
INDEX................................................................................................................................................ 36
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PRINCIPAL PARTS
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What they are and what they do
1. HAND WHEEL provides a means
of raising or lowering needle
manually.
2. BOBBIN WINDER is for filling the
bobbin with thread.
3. PATTERN SELECTOR LEVER for
selecting different patterns.
4. FRICTION-FREE SPOOL PIN AND
CAP hold the top thread supply and
allow it to unwind smoothly.
5. NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR
positions needle in left, center or
right position for special
applications.
6. STITCH WIDTH LEVER controls
width of patterns and sets needle
for straight stitching.
7. SNAP-IN THREAD GUIDE helps to
insure smooth flow of thread.
8. BOBBIN WINDER TENSION DISC
provides thread tension when bob
bin winding.
9. THREAD GUIDE leads thread
down into tension discs.
10. TAKE UP LEVER draws correct
amount of thread from spool for
best stitch formation.
11. FACE PLATE is a removable cover
protecting movable parts and sew
ing light.
12. NEEDLE THREAD TENSION DIAL
controls top thread tension.
13. THREAD GUIDES lead thread to
needle.
14. SNAP ON PRESSER FOOT holds
fabric against feed system teeth.
15. FEED SYSTEM moves fabric
under presser foot.
16. NEEDLE PLATE supports the
fabric during sewing.
17.
ONE-WAY NEEDLE CLAMP holds
needle in machine and prevents
incorrect insertion.
REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE
18.
lets you change from flat bed to
free arm. (6212)
STITCH LENGTH DIAL allows for
19.
a variety of stitch lengths.
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON,
20.
when pushed in provides continu
ous reverse fabric movement.
When turned right or left, adjusts
balance of buttonhole.
PRESSER FOOT LIFTER, at the
21.
back of machine, lets you raise
and lower presser foot.
22. THREAD CUTTER, on presser bar
is built-iafor ease.
23. SLIDE PLATE opens for easy re
moval and replacement of bobbin.
24. SPEED CONTROLLER, designed
for safety, regulates the speed of
your sewing machine.
25. ELECTRICAL POWER CORD con
nects machine to your electrical
outlet.
26. MACHINE PLUG connects the
speed controller and power line to
the motor. Push the machine plug
into the machine receptacle to the
right of the power and light switch.
27. POWER AND LIGHT SWITCH
turns on machine and sewing light
at one time.
28. BOBBIN WINDING INDENT, on
hand wheel. When pressed, stops
needle movement for smooth even
bobbin winding.
ACCCESSORIES
The following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to
simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of your machine.
The ietter you see next to the iiiustrated part is actualiy on the part itseif
and is to heip you make sure your
selection is correct when sewing differ
ent applications.
1. SPECIAL PURPOSE PRESSER
FOOT (J) is used for decorative
and zig-zag sewing.
2. GENERAL PURPOSE NEEDLE
PLATE (A) and PRESSER FOOT
(B) are on your machine when
del i vered. U se together for alternat-
ing between straight and zig-zag
stitching.
3. BUTTONHOLE PRESSER FOOT
(L) is used with the General Pur
pose Needle Plate to make fourstep buttonholes.
4. ZIPPERFOOT(E)isusedforinserting zippers and stitching corded
seams.
5. FRICTION FREE SPOOL HOLDER
is used to hoid various size spoois
and aliows thread to unwind
smoothiy. The spool does not turn.
6. SMALL THREAD SPOOL
HOLDER (Q) for use with small
diameter spools of thread.
7. NEEDLE PACK includes an assort
ment for sewing various types of
fabrics.
8. FEED COVER (F) is used to pre
vent the feed from moving the
fabric when darning or free motion
embroidery.
9. TRANSPARENT BOBBINS for
easy viewing of thread suppiy.
10. BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE, is
used to position the hem for blindstitch hemming.
When mounting the machine to a
cabinet, use Kit #313180 oniy. Use of
any other kit could cause damage to
the machine and become a safety
hazard.
2. GETTING READY TO SEW
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet when changing
needies, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving the machine unat
tended. This eiiminates the possibility of starting the machine by
accidentally pressing the speed controller.
2. Before removing the bobbin case, disconnect the power-iine plug from
the socket outlet.
3. Because of the up and down movement of the needle, you must work
carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the machine.
4. Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the
needle, causing it to break.
5. Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power-line plug from the
socket outlet.
6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service
Center or an authorized Singer dealer should any adjustment be
required.
7. Before changing light bulb, make sure you have disconnected power
line plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the head end cover
which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.
8. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum iight bulb.
9. This machine is double insulated. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
This product is suppressed for radio and teievision interference with the
International Electro-technical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having simiiar wiring
standards are shipped from the factory without a plug for connection to the
mains. The wires in this mains iead are coloured in accordance with the
foliowing code:
Biue: neutrai (N)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be
fitted, or if any other type of piug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must befitted either in
the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
Brown: live (L)
OPERATING THE MACHINE
Connecting the machine
Push plug (1) into the receptacle (2)
at the right end of the machine. Then
connect plug (3) to your socket outlet.
Running the machine
To turn on machine and sewing light,
press upper portion of power switch
(4). To turn off machine and light, press
lower portion “0” of power switch.
To run the machine and control
speed, press the speed controller (5)
with your foot. The harder you press,
the faster the machine will sew. To stop
machine, remove foot from controller.
NOTE: Do not operate machine without
fabric under the presser foot as this
may damage the feed and the presser
foot.
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
For best results from your sewing machine, use only Singer needles. Check the
needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 9 for the correct
needle and fabric combination.
• Raise needle to its highest position.
• Loosen needle clamp screw and
remove needle.
• With flat side of needle to the back,
insert new needle up into clamp as
far as it will go.
• Tighten needle clamp screw se
curely.
CHANGING SNAP-ON PRESSER FEET (B),(D),(J),(L)
Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already attached.
You can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a com
mon shank by following the directions below.
Raise needle to its highest position
by turning hand wheel toward you.
Raise presser foot using presser foot
lifter in back of machine.
Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it
snaps off the shank (2).
Take foot off machine.
• Place new foot under center of
shank.
• Lower presser foot lifter, fitting shank
over presser foot pin (3).
• Don't turn screw. Instead, push
presser foot screw (4) down, firmly
until foot snaps into place.
CHANGING SCREW-ON PRESSER FEET (H),(G)
Some special presser feet can be purchased at your sewing center which have builtin shanks that can be replaced as follows:
Raise needle and presser foot.
Loosen presser foot screw (1) and
remove presser foot with shank (2),
guiding it toward you and to the right.
To replace presser foot with shank,
hook shank around the presser bar
and tighten presser foot screw.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE PLATE (A),(C)
Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. The
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C) may be purchased at your sewing center and can be
attached as follows:
• Raise needle and presser foot.
• Open slide plate.
• Lift up needle plate from right corner
and slide out from under foot.
• To replace needle plate, slide it
under pin (1) and push it firmly to the
left.
• Press down until it snaps into place.
ATTACHING THE FEED COVER (F)
The feed cover is used to keep the feed from moving the fabric when attaching a
button, darning or sewing free-motion embroidery. To attach it, follow the directions
below;
Raise needle and presser foot.
Open slide plate.
Slide feed cover on top of needle
plate, pressing tabs (1) and (2) into
holes.
Close slide plate.
To remove, open slide plate and lift
front edge of cover; pull it away.
REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE (6212)
Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach areas.
To change machine for free arm
sewing, lift right edge (1) of extension
table, slide it to the left and off the
machine.
To replace the extension table, slide
it to the right keeping it even with the
free arm, until the tabs on the right lock
into place.
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FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being
sewn. The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection.
Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project. Be sure to use the
same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen,
silk, wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. They are listed as
examples of weight.
FABRICS THREAD TYPE SIZE {
LightWeight
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
MediumWeight
Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Medium^
Heavy
Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Knits Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
tNot recommerided on stretch fabrics.
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMdrcerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 40
t“Heavy Duty”
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
2020 11 -j
2020
2020
2020
Ball-Point 2C
Size 11,14,1 f
NEEDLES 1
14
16
18
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>
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WINDING A BOBBIN
Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always
wind the bobbin before threading the machine and needle.
• Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving.
• Place spool of thread on spool pin.
• Slide spool cap (2) firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling.
• Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide post (3).
• Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4).
• Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin.
• Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right.
• Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount
of thread is wound. (Winding stops automatically once bobbin is full.)
• Cut thread; push bobbin to the left and remove it from spindle.
• Trim thread end from top of bobbin.
• Return hand wheel disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent.
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INSERTING A BOBBIN
To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below:
• Raise presser foot.
• Turn hand wheel toward you until
needle is in its highest position.
• Open slide plate and remove empty
bobbin.
1. Pull 4" (10cm) of thread from
replacement bobbin and insert
bobbin into case, as shown.
2. Holding bobbin in place, guide
thread into notch (1) and then down
the slot to the left and guide around
into notch (2).
3. Draw several inches of thread
diagonally across the bobbin
toward the back of the machine.
4. While holding thread on outside,
close the slide plate, allowing
thread to extend through the slot
between the slide plate and needle
plate.
• Follow directions for “Raising
Bobbin Thread” on page 14.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
To thread your machine correctly, follow the steps below:
« Raise take-up lever (3) to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
• Raise presser foot to release thread tension.
Place spool of thread on spool pin (1).
• Slide spool cap (2) firmly over rim of spool to prevent thread tangling.
• Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guides (4) and (5).
• Thread the tension discs by leading thread down behind the thread guide, (6)
between and around the tension discs and up under the spring on the left side.
Holding spool lightly with finger, pull thread gently up and to the right, lifting the
spring and allowing thread to slip into spring thread guard. Then, lead thread up
behind thread guide (7).
• Slip thread into take-up lever as illustrated (3).
• Pass thread through guides (8) and (9).
• When sewing with common, heavy weight threads, do not thread the lower
thread guide (10).
• Thread needle from front to back, pulling 4” (10cm) of thread through eye.
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD
Once the needle has been threaded and the bobbin placed in the bobbin case, the
bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the needle plate.
1. Hold needle thread loosely with left
hand.
• Turn hand wheel slowly toward
you, lowering needle into hole in
plate.
2. Continue to do this until needle
rises above needle plate.
• Pull gently on needle thread and
bring up bobbin thread in a loop.
3. Open loop with fingers to find end
of bobbin thread.
Draw needle thread through left
side opening in presser foot.
' Pull both threads to back of ma
chine.
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3. STRAIGHT STITCHING
STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR
Before you move the selectors to set
your machine for straight stitching, turn
the hand wheel toward you until needle
is above the needle plate.
Straight stitching can be performed
with pattern selector in any position:
stitch width lever must be set at i
only.
NEEDLE POSITION
SELECTOR
Needle Position Selector positions
the needle in left ( ^ ), center ( ^ )or
right (1 ) needle positions. **
STITCH LENGTH SELECTOR
The stitch length indicator is num
bered 0 to 5. The lower numbers are
shorter stitches. Shorter stitches are
best for lightweight fabrics; longer
ones for heavy fabrics. To adjust the
length of your stitches, turn the dial so
that desired stitch length is positioned
under ( • ) symbol.
• To shorten stitch length, turn dial
toward a lower number.
• To lengthen stitch length, turn dial
toward a higher number.
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
When an even amount of tension is exerted on both threads, a smooth even stitch,
known as a balanced stitch, is produced.
Correct tension is important be *
cause too much or too little will weaken
your seams or cause your fabric to
pucker. Make a test sample with the
fabric and thread you plan to use and
examine it.
A perfect, well balanced stitch (1),
will have the needle and bobbin
threads locked between the two layers
of fabri c with no loops on top or bottom
and no puckers.
Too much, tension will produce a
tight stitch (2) which will cause the
fabric to pucker.
• To decrease tension, turn the dial to a
lower number.
Too little tension will produce a
loose stitch (3) which will cause loops
in your seam.
• To increase tension, turn the dial to a
higher number.
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SEWING A SEAM
You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below.
Placing fabric under foot
Most fabrics can be placed under
the foot by raising the presser foot lifter
(1) to its normal “Up” position (2), where
it locks in place. When using bulky
fabric, multiple fabric layers or an
embroidery hoop, raise the lifter to the
high rise position (3), thus increasing
the space between the foot and the
needle plate.
• Lower presser foot lifter all the way
down and you are ready to sew.
Basting
Pin basting and hand basting are
easy ways to make temporary seams
before machine sewing.
• To pin baste, insert pins at stitching
line. NEVER place pins on the under
side of fabric in contact with the feed.
Do not sew over pins; pull them out
as you stitch.
• To hand baste, make long, loose
stitches that can be easily removed.
Keeping seams,straight
To keep seams straight, use one of
the guidelines on the needle plate.
The most commonly used line (1), the
5/8 inch (1.6 cm) seam allowance, is
extended onto the slide plate.
starting a seam
Place fabric under presser foci 1 /2
inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align
the right edge with one of the geam
guidelines on the* throat plate. Lower
the presser foot.
Backstitch to the edge of the fabric
for reinforcement by pushing in the
reverse button located in center of the
stitch length dial. Hold button in until
stitching reaches edge of fabric.
Release push button for forward
stitching.
Guiding and support fabric
Most fabrics need only to be guided
in front of the presser foot. Some
fabrics, however, require support while
being stitched.
• For tricot, and other similar synthetic
knits, apply gentle tension by holding
fabric tight in front and back of
presser foot as you sew. Do not pull
fabric.
For eiasticized fabric, stretch lace,
and knits with an unusual amount of
elasticity, appiy firm tension in front
and back of the presser foot to
stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed.
Sewing in reverse
For strengthening the end of a seam,
push in the reverse button and back
stitch 3-4 stitches. Raise needle and
presser foot and remove fabric by draw
ing it to the back and left. Cut thread on
thread cutter on presser bar.
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DARNING
Worn or torn spots on children's clothes, and household linens can be darned
efforiiessly and quickly with little practice. When greater control is needed, an
embroidery hoop and a special darning and embroidery foot, which may be
purchased at your sewing center, should be used.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch
Needle Position: L J» »
Stitch Width: |j]| | f ^
Stitch Length: 2-4
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Attach feed cover plate (F).
If the area to be darned is open, baste
a backing on the underside.
Place area to be darned, right side
up, under presser foot; lower the foot
and begin stitching, alternately draw
ing the fabric toward you and pulling
it gently away from you.
Continue this forward and backward
motion as you fill the area in with
parallel lines of stitching.
QUILTING
Quilting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses of fabric together in a planned
design. A padding is used to produce a soft, puffed effect.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Foot: Genera 'urpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Mark the design or quilting lines with
a chalk or a washable marker on the
right side of garment.
Place a filler, or padding, over the
underside of garment and cover it
with a backing or lining fabric.
Baste together to prevent the layers
from shifting.
Placefabrics under needle and care
fully begin to stitch along your
marked pattern on the fabric.
If you are quilting a very large piece,
work from the center of the fabric to
the outside edge and guide fabric
with two hands.
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INSERTING A ZIPPER
Most zipper packages will provide complete easy to follow instructions for inserting
various types of zippers. We recommend using the zipper foot to form an even line of
stitching close to the zipper.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch
Needle Position: .
Stitch Width: []]| | f ^
Stitch Length: 2-4
Foot: Zipper (E)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
When the zipper teeth are to the left
of the needle.
• Slide the adjusting block, (1) which
slides on the pin, all the way to the
right.
• Snap on the foot to the left side of the
pin. (See changing snap-on presser
feet.)
• Check the position of the foot by
lowering the needle into the notch on
the side of the foot, making sure it
clears the foot.
When the zipper teeth are to the right
of the needle.
• Slide the adjusting block, (1) all the
way to the left.
• Snap-on the foot to the right side of
the pin. (See changing snap-on
presser feet.)
• Check the position of the foot by
lowering the needle into the notch on
the side of the foot, making sure it
clears the foot.
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4. ZIG-ZAG STITCHING
STITCH PATTERN SELECTOR
Before moving pattern selector,
make sure needle is fully raised.
• The stitch pattern selector, located
on the control panel, controls stitch
selection.
• To select a pattern, slide pattern
selector under the desired stitch.
NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR
Before moving selector, make sure
needle is fully raised.
• Most of your zig-zag stitching, will be
done in the center ( ^ ) needle
position.
• Left ( ^ ) and right ( * ) settings
are used for special stitch
placement.
STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR
Before moving selector, make sure
needle is fully raised.
• To produce any of the zig-zag
stitches, the stitch width selector is
moved from its straight position
( j )to any of its other four posi
tion s. The further you move the selec
tor lever toward the right, the wider
your stitch will be.
ADJUSTING STITCH
LENGTH
Any Stitch length setting from 1 to 5
vill give you an open zig-zag stitch.
The higher the number, the more
open, or further apart your stitches will
be.
The area between 0 and 1 on the dial
is used for satin stitching, a series of
closely spaced plain zig-zag stitches
that form a smooth, satin-like surface.
NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
The needle-thread tension dial regu
lates the amount of tension on the
needle thread and lets you select just
the right setting for your fabric and
thread.
Zig-Zag stitching usually requires
less tension than straight stitching.
Proper tension produces a smooth,
even stitch (1).
Too much tension will produce a
tight stitch (2), causing fabric to pucker.
Loosen tension by turning dial to a
lower number.
Too little tension will produce a
loose stitch (3), causing loops in your
pattern. Tighten tension by turning dial
to a higher number.
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ZIG-ZAG STITCH #3
The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming
or decorating.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch #3
Needle Position: ,
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 2-4
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Seam finishing
Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam
edges of fabrics that are likely to
unravel.
• Sew seams as desired; trim and
press open.
• Place edge of seam allowance under
foot, as shown.
• Stitch close to edge, letting outer zig
zag fall over edge.
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Satin stitching
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch #3
Needle Position:
stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 0-2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Satin stitching is a series of closely
spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch
monograms, embroidery and
appliques for a smooth, satin-like
finish.
• Practice to get desired stitch
appearance.
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Block monogramming
• Lightly trace letters on right side of
fabric.
• Center tracing under needle.
• Stitch entire outline, leaving needle
in fabric when turning.
• Pull threads to wrong side of fabric,
tie and trim.
ATTACHING THE BUTTON
Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zigzag stitch. A
special button sewing foot (H), may be purchased at your sewing center.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection; Zig-Zag Stitch #3
Needle Position:
Stitch Width: To suit Button
Foot: Button Sewing (H)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Attach Feed Cover (F)
Before you can attach a button, the
bobbin thread must be brought up
through the hole in the feed cover.
1. Set stitch width at i , and needle
position selector at ^ . Position
button under foot and lower and
needle into the center of the left
hole. Lower the foot. Turn hand
wheel toward you until needle
rises out of button and is above the
foot.
2. Move stitch width selector until
needle is over the other hole in the
button. Then, when you begin to
stitch, the needle should enter into
the right hole of the button. Take six
or more zig-zag stitches to attach
button and finish with the needle on
the left side.
3. To fasten stitching, adjust width to
( i ), and take three or four
stitches. Remove work, draw
threads to underside, fasten, and
trim.
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5. SPECIAL STITCHES
The 3 Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative
uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these
stitches can be used for many other sewing projects.
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check the Fabric, Thread and Needle
Table on page 9 for the best needle and
thread combination for your fabric.
With each application, recom
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mended settings have been given.
These have been highlighted for easy
identification. You can adjust each set
ting, however, as desired.
BLINDSTITCH #4
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can be used on a variety of different
weight fabrics. Blindstitching takes a little practice, however, so make a test sample
first.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Blindstitch #4
Needle Position:
Before beginning a sewing project,
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Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 1 -1 /2 to 2-1 /2
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Attach blindstitch hem guide
Prepare the hem by folding it and
pressing it in the usual way. You may
want to baste the hem to hold it in place,
as shown. If so, be sure to place the
basting at least Vi inch (12mm) below
the top edge of the hem allowance.
With the wrong side of fabric upper
most, turn the hem under, as shown,
creating a soft fold from the top edge of
hem. Pin or baste all three layers
together in place.
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Position the hem under the presser
foot with the soft fold resting against
wall of the guide. Be sure the flange of
the guide is between the soft fold and
the top of the hem, as shown.
• Lower the presser foot and begin
sewing making certain the straight
stitches fall on the edge of the hem
and the zig-zag stitches just pierce
the soft fold of the work. Adjust stitch
width if necessary. While stitching,
guide the hem edge in a straight line
and feed the soft fold evenly against
the wall of the guide.
If layers of fabric are pinned together,
remove pins as you come to them. Do
not sew over pins.
LADDER SEAMS
A ladder seam made with blindstitching is functional arid decorative at the
same time. Appropriate for stretch and
knit fabrics, it provides stretchable,
decoratively constructed seams and
edge finishes for collars, pockets and
necklines in sportwear and swimwear.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Blindstich #4
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 1 -Vi to 2-1/2
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Make a test sample to adjust thread
tension and stitch length to suit your
fabric. Needle thread tension should
be lighter than normal.
Cut and fit garment, allow % inch
(16mm) seam allowance. Baste
seam line.
Position fabric so that the large zig
zag stitches fall on the stitching line,
towards the center of the garment.
When stitching is completed, open
the seam by pulling the fabric back
on , opposite sides of seam to pro
duce a ladder effect and press seam
allowances.
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MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG #5
Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch
Zig-Zag.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Multi-Stitch
Zig-Zag #5
Needle Position:
Stitch Width: i |
Stitch Length: 1 -2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Mending a tear
• Trim ragged edges of tear.
• Cut a lining for reinforcement.
• Bring the edges of tear together and
baste lining to wrong side of fabric.
• Place tear, right side up, under foot.
• Stitch over the line of the tear, shor
tening stitch length at each end for
reinforcement.
• Trim thread ends close to fabric.
• If needed, sew over tear again.
• Trim away lining close to stitching.
Bar tacks
Strong multi-stitch bartacks are
effective for tacking belt loops
heavy fabrics such as denim.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Multi-Stitch
Zig-Zag #5
Needle Position:
Stitch Width: 11
Stitch Length: 1-2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Mark beginning and finishing lines of
belt loop on fabric.
Place one end of belt loop, wrong
side up, on beginning mark on fabric
and straight stitch in place.
Trim raw end close to stitching and
fold belt loop over, right side up.
Stitch a bar tack about Va" (3 mm)
from the fold, as shown.
Fold loose end of belt loop under and
press it in place on finishing line.
Stitch second bar tack about Vs" (3
mm) from the fold.
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“M” STITCH
This stitch can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching.
Elastic insertion
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: “M“ Stitch #6
Needle Position: LGZU
Stitch Width: j 11|§
Stitch Length: 1 -2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
• Fit elastic for snugness and allow 1
inch (25mm) for joining. Lap the two
ends and stitch.
• Divide elastic and garment into equal
quarters. Place elastic over the
fabric and pin the two together at
these points keeping top edges even.
• Anchor the elastic to the fabric with a
few stitches. Now stretch elastic
between the pins as you sew, using
both hands to hold elastic tight in
front and back of presser foot.
Lace insertion
Lace is inserted after fabric is cut,
but before it is sewn together.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: “M” Stitch #6
Needle Position: LEU
Stitch Width: j I ||j
Stitch Length: 1/2-2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Cut lace to desired size.
Position lace on right side of fabric
and pin in place.
Place the work under the presser
foot so that the stitches fall over the
lace edges, as shown.
After both sides of lace are sewn,
turn fabric over to the back side and
cut the fabric on both sides close to
the stitching lines and remove.
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6. FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLE
Your machine makes buttonholes to any size you choose in only four, easy steps.
You never need to move the fabric or
reposition the needle.
Always make a practice buttonhole
on a sample of your fabric.
Be sure bobbin contains enough
thread.
When making buttonholes on hard-
to-reach areas convert machine bed
to free arm sewing. (6212).
Mark buttonhole position on fabric
as indicated in pattern.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection; Buttonhole Stitch #1
Stitch Width: Pre-set
Foot: Buttonhole (L)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Step 1
• Raise presser foot.
• Place fabric under foot.
• Center 3 red guidelines (1) of foot
around beginning line of buttonhole.
• Turnbuttonholedialtothefirstbutton-
hole symbol for the first step.
• Position needle in fabric at point (2)
by turning the hand wheel towards
you.
• Stitch down to point 3.
Step 2
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the second
buttonhole symbol for the second
step.
• Make at least four stitches, ending at
point (4).
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step 3
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the third but
tonhole symbol for the third step.
• Stitch up to point (5).
Step 4
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the fourth
buttonhole symbol for the fourth step.
• Make at least four stitches, ending at
point (6).
• Raise presser foot and remove gar
ment from machine. Clip thread ends.
• Carefully cut buttonhole opening
with a seam ripper or small, sharp
scissors.
Balancing the buttonhole
On some kinds of fabrics, there may
be a difference in the density of the
stitches on the right or the left side of
the buttonhole. This is easily adjusted
by turning the balance knob (1), in the
center of the stitch length dial to bal
ance the density of the stitching. A very
slight turn of the dial will produce a
noticeable change.
• If the stitches on the right side of the
buttonhole (A) are too open, turn the
balance dial slightly to the right, until
the density of the stitches increases.
• If the stitches on the left side of the
buttonhole (B), are too open, turn the
balance slightly to the left, until the
density of the stitches increases.
After the buttonhole has been made
and the balance has been altered,
return the balance dial back to its
neutrat position after all the button
holes on the garment have been sewn.
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FREE-ARM SEWING (6212)
Fabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified
and made easier when you use the free-arm sewing capability of your sewing
machine.
Sleeves
• Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty
out of topstitching, sleeves, finishing
waistbands and pant legs rotates
smoothly under the needle, around
the arm, allowing you to place your
stitching accurately.
Buttons
• Sewing buttons on a cuff or neck
band is easy with freearm sewing.
The sewing arm allows room for
cuffs to slip onto without being
stretched out of shape, and you can
also see and handle the stitching
area more easily.
Bar tacks
• Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain
and can be applied to ready-made
garments, as well as to those sewn at
home. Use the free arm surface to
avoid fabric bulk around the needle
when you apply bar tacks to pockets,
plackets and waistlines.
7. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE
Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, disconnect electrical power cord.
• Raise presser foot and needle.
• Open slide plate and remove bobbin.
• To remove the bobbin case, the nee
dle plate must be removed first.
Lift needle plate (1) from right corner
and slide out from under foot.
To remove bobbin case
• With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin
case holder (2) to the rear as far as it
will go.
• Lift out bobbin case.
To replace bobbin case
• Guide forked end (3) of bobbin case
under feed (4).
• Draw rim of bobbin case under slide
plate (5).
• Turn lever (2) forward as far as it will
go, locking bobbin case in place.
NOTE: After locking case in place, be
sure it is not tight, but can move slightly.
Turn the hand wheel towards you to
check to make sure It is properly
replaced.
• To replace needle plate, slide it
under pin (6) and push it to the left.
• Press needle plate down in place.
• Insert bobbin and close slide plate.
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CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
Before changing light bulb, make sure you have disconnected pOwer-line plug and
remove face plate which covers the light bulb.
This machine is designed to use a
15-watt maximum light bulb with a
locking pin base.
• Loosen and remove screw (1)
located on face plate.
• Remove face plate by grasping it
around the bottom edge and pulling
toward the left, then down and away
from machine.
• Do not attempt to unscrew light bulb.
• Push bulb up Into socket and turn in
the direction of arrows to unlock bulb
pin.
• Pull bulb down and out of socket.
• Push new bulb up into socket and
turn in the direction of arrows until
pins lock into position.
• Making sure the presser foot lifter is
up, replace the face plate by guiding
front top corner under and behind
lowest front corner of top cover.
Push bottom of face plate up and
back until it is aligned with top cover.
• Insert screw and tighten.
CLEANING THE MACHINE
Your machine is designed to give you many years of dependable service. To ensure
this reliability, take a few minutes to keep the machine clean.
The machine surfaces and covers
can be cleaned when necessary, with
a damp, soft cloth and a mild soap.
Remove lint and fluff from exposed
parts and, with a soft cloth, clean these
parts:
• Tension discs.
• Take-up lever and thread guides.
• Presser and needle bars.
• Bobbin case and needle plate areas.
Your machine should be periodically
checked by your local sewing center
or an authorized Singer dealer for
wear.
LUBRICATING THE MACHINE
How often you need to lubricate the machine depends on how often you use it and
where you keep it. The following general guidelines assume that you will be sewing
several times a week. But if you use your machine more frequently, lubricate it more
often than the guidelines suggest.
Before lubricating, make sure you
have disconnected power-line plug
and thoroughly cleaned all areas as
previously instructed.
Approximately once a year, lubricate
all moving connections, as shown, to
ensure freedom of movement and to
protect metal parts from excessive
wear.
To determine which connections
move and need lubrication, turn the
handwheel slowly, by hand, while face
plate is removed.
When lubricating, apply only Singer
oil at the points shown. Singer oil is
specially prepared and does not con
tain harmful deposits that can interfere
with the smooth action of precision
parts.
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ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your
sewing center.
STRAIGHT STITCH PRESSER
FOOT (D) AND NEEDLE PLATE
... — together when straight
.
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Jv n,|-|ri when your fabric or sewing proce-
, , iA ^ II I dure requires close control.
stitching lightweight fabrics or
2.
BUTTON SEWING FOOT (H) is
used to hold any two-hole or four-
hole button securely for stitching.
3.
DARNING AND EMBROIDERY
FOOT (G) is recommended for free
motion work, such as embroidery,
monogramming and decorative
designs.
LINT BRUSH is used for cleaning
hard to reach areas on your sew
ing machine.
5. TWIN NEEDLE AND SPOOL PIN
are used to stitch two parallel rows
of decorative stitching
simultaneously.
6. OIL CONTAINER for machine
lubrication.
7. FELT for twin needle spool pin.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure
you are correctly following the instructions. If you still have a problem, the
reminders below may help you to correct it.
Needle Does Not Move
Is machine connected to electrical
supply?
Is the power and light switch on?
Is controller connected?
Is bobbin winder engaged?
Needle Moves But Stitch Is Not Formed
Is needle defective?
Is needle fully inserted into needle
clamp?
Are bobbin and needle correctly
threaded?
I s bobbi n correctly i n serted i nto bobbin case?
Needle Breaks
Is needle straight and sharp?
Is needle correct size?
Is needle fully inserted into needle
clamp?
Are controls properly set?
Are accessories correct for
application?
Upper Thread Breaks
Is machine properly threaded?
Is thread freely unwinding from
spool?
Is proper spool cap being used?
Is needle correct size for thread?
Is upper thread tension tqo tight?
Is bobbin case properly inserted?
Is bobbin rim free of nicks?
Lower Thread Breaks
Is bobbin correctly wound?
Is bobbin correctly inserted into bob
bin case?
Is bobbin case correctly threaded?
Is thread hanging up on the slit on
the thread spool?
Skipped Stitches
Is machine properly threaded?
Is fabric firmly held down?
Is needle correct style and size?
Is needle straight and sharp?
Bobbin Winding Difficulties
Is thread unwinding freely from
spool?
Is bobbin winder engaged?
Is thread end securely held at start
of wind?
Is thread hanging up on the slit on
the thread spool?
Fabric Does Not Move Property Under Presser Foot
Is presser foot correctly attached to
machine?
Is presser foot lowered?
Is stitch length correctly set?
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INDEX
Accessories....................................... 4
Additional Accessories
Basting
Blindstitch Hem Guide
Bobbin
Winding
Inserting
Bobbin Case
Removing
Cleaning
Bobbin Thread, Raising
Buttonhole Balancing
Buttonholes, Making
Buttonhole Presser Foot
Button Sewing Foot
Caring for the Machine
Cleaning the Machine...................... 32
Connecting the Machine
Controller, Speed
Electrical Power Cord
Extension Table........................... 2,3,8
Fabric, Thread & Needle Table... 9
Face Plate, Removing
Feed Cover
Attaching
Feed System
Free-Arm Sewing
General Purpose Needle Plate... 4
General Purpose Presser Foot... 4
Handwheel.................................. 2,3,10
Length, Adjusting Stitch............ 14,21
Light Bulb, Replacing...................... 32
Lint Brush......................................... 34
Monogramming
Needles............................................... 4
Choosing and Changing
Twin Needle.................................... 34
Needle Clamp............................... 2,3,6
Needle Plate .....................................
Changing,
Straight Stitch,
Needle Position Selector
Operating the Machine...................... 6
Patterns, Selecting
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14,20
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2,3
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Performance Checklist
Power and Light Switch.............. 2,3,6
Presser Feet
Changing
General Purpose.............................. 4
Special Purpose............................... 4
Straight Stitch
Presser Foot Lifter..................... 2,3,16
Presser Foot,
Changing Screw-On
Principal Parts
Reverse Stitching
Safeguards, Important
Seams, Sewing
Keeping Straight............................ 16
Starting
Guiding & Supporting Fabric ... 17
Slide Plate........................................ 2,3
Special Stitches ...
Blindstitch
Ladder Seams
Multi-Stitch
Mending a Tear
Bar Tacks
“M” Stitch
Elastic Insertion
Lace Insertion
Spool Cap
Stitch Pattern Selector
Stitch Width Selector
Stitch Length Selector
Straight Stitching............................. 14
Darning.......................................... 18
Quilting
Zig-Zag Stitching
Seam Finishing
6
Satin Stitching
Monogramming ............................. 22
Tension, Thread.................... 2,3,12,15
4
Thread Cutter
8
Threading the Machine
Zipper, Inserting a.......................... 19
Zipper Foot
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14,20
14,20
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20
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Dear Customer:
We recommend thatfor future reference you record the Serial Nur
your Sewing Machine in the space provided.
Refer to j||r
at right for location
of Serial Number oi
your machine.
Serial No.-
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