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Table of Contents
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 sewing on one of the
easiest to use sewing machines ever
made.
In addition to the many familiar SINGER
exclusives, like a removable extension
table and a 1 horizontal spool pin, this
machine offers you these features:
• Zig-zag stitching for buttonholes,
mending and decorative stitches.
• Flexi stitch patterns for sewing knitted
and other stretch fabrics.
• Built-in 4-step buttonholer that takes
the difficulty out of making a buttonhole.
• Blindstitching for invisible hems.
• Easy to find “Letter-Coded” Acces
sories.
• 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 instruc
tion 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 acces
sories of this sewing machine when
considered necessary.
*A Trademark of The Singer Company
Copyright 1984 The Singer Company
All rights reserved throughout the world
1. Getting To Know Your Machine .. 02
Principal Parts ................................ 03
Accessories
2. Getting Ready To Sew.....................05
Important Sefeguards
Operating the Machine
Choosing and Changing Needles . 06
Changing Presser Feet
Changing the Needle Plate
Attaching the Feed Cover
Removing and Replacing the
Extension Table
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table . 09
Winding a Bobbin ............................10
Inserting a Bobbin
Threading the Machine
Raising the Bobbin Thread
3. Straight Stitching
Stitch Width Selector
Stitch Length Selector
Needle Position Selector ....... 14
Reverse Stitch Button
Adjusting Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam
Darning ............................................18
Quilting
Inserting a Zip .
4. Zig-Zag Stitching
Stitch Pattern Selector
Needle Position Selector .................20
Stitch Width Selector
Adjusting Stitch Length
Needle Thread Tension
Zig-Zag Stitch No. 4
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag No. 8
Blindstitch No. 6
Ladder Seams .................................25
“M” Stitch No. 10
Attaching a Button .
5. Rexi Stitch Patterns
Stitch Pattern Selector
Stitch Width Selector
Needle Position Selector
Balancing Flexi Stitches ..................29
Straight Stretch Stitch No. 3
RIc Rac Stitch No. 5.........................30
Slant Overedge Stitch No. 7 ............31
Honeycomb Stitch No. 9
Overedged Seams
6. Four Step Buttonhole........................34
7. Free-Arm Sewing
8. Twin Needle Sewing
9. Caring For Your Machine
Removing and Replacing the
BobbinCase......................................38
Changing the Light Bulb
Cleaning the Machine
Lubricating the Machine
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
PERFOrtMANCE CHECKLIST
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1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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Principal parts
1. Hand wheel
2. Bobbin winder
3. Pattern selector lever
4. Horizontal spool pin
5. Needle position selector
6. Stitch width lever
7. Snap-in thread guide
8. Bobbin winder tension
disc
9. Thread guide
10. Take up lever
11. Faceplate
12. Needle thread tension
dial
13. Thread guides
14. Snap on presser foot
15. Feed system
16. Needle plate
17. One-way needle clamp
18. Removable extension
table
19. Stitch length dial
20. Push button reverse
21. Presser foot lifter
22. Threat cutter
23. Slide plate
24. Foot control
25. Electrical lead
26. Machine plug
27. Power and light switch
28. Bobbin winding indent
29. Stitch balance control
Notes
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Accessories
The following accessories furnished with
your sewing machine are designed to simplify
your sewing projects and increase the
versatility of your machine.
The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated
part is reproduced on the part itself to help
you select the correct attachment for the type
of work you are doing.
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 delivered. Use together for alter
nating between straight and zig-zag
stitching.
3. Buttonhole presser foot (L) is used with
the General Purpose Needle Plate to
make four-step buttonholes.
4. Zip foot (E) is used for inserting zips and
stitching corded seams.
5. Friction free spool holder is used to hold
various size spools and allows thread
to unwind smoothly. The spool does not
turn.
6. Small thread spool holder (Q) for use
with small diameter spools of thread.
7. Needlepack includes an assortment for
sewing various types of fabrics.
8. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the
feed from moving the fabric when
darning or free motion embroidery.
9 Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of
thread supply.
10. Blindstitch hem guide is used to position
the hem for blindstitch hemming.
2. GETTING READY TO SEW
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Unplug the machine at the socket 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.
2. Before removing the bobbin case, unplug the machine at the socket.
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 stiching as this may deflect the needle, causing It
to break.
5. Before cleaning your machine, it must be unplugged at the socket.
6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Centre or an authorized
SINGER dealer should any adjustment be required.
7. Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet. Be sure
to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.
8. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb.
This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electro
technical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are
shipped from the factory without a plug for connection to the mains. The wires in this mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)
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 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 plug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must
be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
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Operating the machine
Connecting the machine
Push plug (1) into the receptacle (2) at the
right end of the inachine. 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 “O”
of power switch.
To run the machine and contol speed, press
the foot control (5) with your foot. The harder
you press, the faster the machine will sew.
To stop machine, remove foot from control.
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
Important: For best results from your sewing
machine, use only SINGER* needles. Check
the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread
and Needle Table on page 09 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 securely.
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 common
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
at back of machine.
• Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it snaps
off the shank (2).
• Remove foot from machine.
Place new foot under centre 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 SINGER stockist 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 with the use of a coin.
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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 centre 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
tabie
Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hardto-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.
Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The tabje 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.
NEEDLES
Fabrics Thread
Light-
Weight
MediumWeight
MediumHeavy
Knits Bonded Knits
Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
Type Size
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
tMercerized Size 40
t“Heavy Duty” 2020 18/110
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
2020 11/80
2020 14/90
2020 16/100
Ball-Point 2045
Size 11/80,14/100,
16/110
fNot recommended on stretch fabrics
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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 page13.
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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 against the tab (6), as shown, between
the tension discs and up under the spring on the left side. Hold the spool lightly with
finger, pull thread gently up and to the right, lifting the spring and allowing thread to slip
into 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 medium to heavy weight threads, do not thread the lower thread guide
(10).
• Thread needle from front to back, pulling 4" (10cm) of thread through eye.
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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 bob
bin thread.
4. Draw needle thread through left side
opening in presser foot.
Pull both threads to back of machine.
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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 at its highest
point.
Straight stitching can be performed with
pattern selector in any position; stitch width
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lever must be set at ( i ) only.
Needle position selector
Needle Position Selector positions the needle
in left ( ), centre ( •’ ) or right ( ^ )
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Stitch length selector
The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 to
5. The lower the number, the shorter the stitch.
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.
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Reverse stitch button
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The reverse stitch button, with the ( P )
symbol,, is located in the centre of the stitch
length selector.
• For reverse stitching, push in the button
and hold in place. The machine will stitch
in reverse only as long as you keep the
button pushed in.
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 because 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 fabric with no loops
on top or bottom and no puckering.
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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.
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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 underside of
fabric in contact with the feed. Do not sew
over pins; pull them out as you stitch.
To hand baste, make long 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.
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starting a seam
Place fabric under presser foot 1 /2 inch (12
mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge
with one of the seam 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 centre of the stitch length
dial. Hold button in until stitching reaches
edge of fabric.
Release push button for forward stitching.
Guiding and supporting
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 the fabric
at the front and back of presser foot as
you sew. Do not pull fabric.
For elasticated fabric, stretch lace, and
knits with an unusual amount of elasticity,
hold the fabric firmly in front and back of
the presser foot to stretch the seam as the
stitches are being placed.
Sewing in reverse
To neaten the end of a seam, push in the
reverse button and backstitch 3-4 stitches.
Raise needle and presser foot and remove
fabric by drawing it to the back and left, Cut
thread on thread cutter on presser bar.
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Darning
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Worn or torn spots on children’s clothes and
household linens can be darned effortlessly
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 SINGER stockist
should be used.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
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 drawing 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.
Straight Stitch
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General Purpose (B)
General Purpose (A)
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:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Mark the design or quilting lines with a
tailors chalk or a washable marker on the
right side of garment.
Place a wadding, or padding, over the
underside of garment and cover it with a
backing or lining fabric.
Baste together to prevent the layers from
moving.
Place fabrics under needle and carefully
begin to stitch along your marked pattern
on the fabric.
If you are quilting a very large piece, work
from the centre of the fabric to the outside
edge and guide fabric with both hands.
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General Purpose (B)
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Inserting a zipper
We recommend using the Zip Foot to form
an even line of stitching close to the zipper.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:
Straight Stitch no. 2
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
When the zipper teeth are to the left of the
needle.
• Slide the adjusting block, (1) which slides
on the pin, across 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, to ensure that it clears the foot.
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Zipper (E)
General Purpose (A)
When the zipper teeth are to the right of the
needle.
• Slide the adjusting block, (1) across 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, to ensure that it clears the foot.
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4. ZIG-ZAG
STITCHING
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Stitch pattern selector
Raise the needle to its highest position.
• Set the stitch width selector to the straight
position ( j ). (This allows the pattern
selector to be moved easily).
• Slide the pattern selector to the centre of
the desired pattern group.
Needle position selector
Before moving selector, make sure needle
is fully raised.
Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done
with the needle in the centre ( ' ) 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 ( i ) to any of its other
four positions. The further you move the
selector level toward the right, the wider
your stitch will be.
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Adjusting stitch iength
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will 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 regulates the
amount of tension on the needle thread and
lets you select just the right setting for your
fabric and thread.
The correct tension setting will produce 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 no. 4
The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing
seams, appliqueing, monogramming or for
decorative sewing.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection; Zig-Zag Stitch no. 4
Needle Position:
Stitch Width;
Stitch Length;
Foot;
Needle Plate:
2-5
General Purpose (B)
General Purpose (A)
Seam finishing
Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges
of fabrics that are likely to fray.
• 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 of fabric.
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Satin stitching
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position;
Stitch Width;
Stitch Length;
Foot;
Needle Plate;
Zig-zag Stitch no. 4
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Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
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Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced
zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch can be used for
monograms, embroidery and applique work
to produce a smooth satin-like finish.
• Practice to get desired stitch appearance.
Block monogramming
• Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric.
• Centre tracing under needle.
• Stitch entire outline, leaving needle in
fabric when turning.
• Pull threads to wrong side of fabric, tie and
trim.
Multi-Stitch zig-zag no. 8
Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing
can ali be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-
Zag.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection;
Multi-Stitch
Zig-Zag no. 8
Needle Position:
Stitch Width;
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
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1-2
Special Purpose (J)
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.
• If necessary, sew over tear again.
• Trim away lining close to stitching.
Bar tacks
Strong multi-Stitch bar tacks are effective
for tacking belt loops on heavy fabrics such
as denim.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot;
Needle Plate;
Mark start and finish 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 Vs" (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.
Multi-Stitch
Zig-Zag no. 8
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special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
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Blindstitch no. 6
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:
Needle Position;
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 1
Foot:
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 Va inch
(12mm) below the top edge of the hem
allowance.
Blindstitch no. 6
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General Purpose (B)
With the wrong side of fabric uppermost, 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.
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.
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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 and decorative at the same time.
Appropriate for stretch and knitted fabrics,
it provides stretchable, decoratively con
structed seams and edge finishes for collars,
pockets and necklines in sportwear and
swimwear.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection;
Needle Position:
Blindstitch no. 6
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Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate:
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, allfow % inch (16mm)
seam allowance. Baste seam line.
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1-1/2 to 2-1/2
General Purpose (A)
Position fabric so that the large zig-zag
stitches fall on the stitching line, towards
the centre of the garment
When stitching is completed, open the
seam by pulling the fabric back on opposite
sides of seam to produce a ladder effect
and press seam allowances.
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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 No. 10
Needle Position:
Stitch Width: 11 ifil
Stitch Length: 1-2
Foot Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
• Fit eiactic for snugness and allow 1
inch (25m'm) for joining. Lap the two
ends and stitch.
• Divide eiactic and garment into equal
quarters. Place elastic over the fabric
and pin the two together at these polnls
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.
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Lace insertion
Lace is inserted after fabric is cut, but
before it Is sewn together.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: “M” Stitch No. 10
Needle Position: * • *
Stitch Width: • I
Stitch Length: V2-2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: Generai Purpose (A)
Cut iace 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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Attaching a button
Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and
easily using the plain zig-zag stitch. A special
button sewing foot (H), may be purchased at
your SINGER stockist.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position:
Zig-Zag Stitch no. 4
Stitch Width:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
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 ( j ), and needle
position selector at ( ^ ). Position button
under foot and lower the needle into the
centre of the left hole. Lower the foot. Turn
hand wheel toward you until needle rises
out of button and is above the foot.
To suit Button
Button Sewing (H)
General Purpose (A)
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 ( j ),
and take three or four stitches. Remove
work, draw threads to underside, fasten,
and trim.
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5. FLEXI STITCH
PATTERNS
In addition to straight and zig-zag stitches,
your machine can produce a variety of other
patterns.
Flexi stitches
These stitch patterns are used for sewing
knits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitch
patterns are made by the side to side
movement of the needle along with the
backward and forward movement of the feed.
Stitch pattern selector
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Set the stitch width selector to the straight
position ( j ). (This allows the pattern
selector to be moved easily).
Slide the pattern selector under the center
of the desired pattern grouping.
Turn the stitch length dial to the left until
the dot ( • ) on the dial lines up with the
dot ( • ) on the machine, as shown.
Note: If for any reason the machine does not
start sewing your desired pattern after
aligning the two dot symbols, push-ln on the
reverse stitch button.
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stitch width selector
To produce a Flexi-stitch pattern, the stitch
width selector must be moved from straight
stitch setting to any of its other four positions.
The far right pattern will produce the widest
stitch.
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Needle position selector
Flexi-stitch patterns, may be sewn .in either
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tions.* Centre needle position Is
recommended.
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Balancing flex! stitches
You may need to adjust the Flexi-stitch
Balance selector when using a flexi-stitch
pattern in order to achieve the correct pattern
appearance.
Before you move the stitch balance dial from
its neutral position, make a test sample using
two layers of scrap fabric. If adjustment is
required stitch slowly and move the selector
as you sew.
Move selector to the left to bring stitches
of the pattern together.
Move selector to the right to separate
stitches of pattern.
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straight stretch stitch no. 3
When you use the straight stretch stitch for
stress seam or to seam knitted, stretch and
elasticated fabric, both stretch and strength
are built into the seam as it is being sewn.
• Place garment right side up, under presser
foot.
Required settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: At dot (•)
Foot:
Needle Plate:
• Lower the foot and start machine, holding
the thread ends as the first few stitches
are made.
• Guide the fabric lightly as you sew, letting
the machine make the backward and
forward stitches that give stretch to the
seam.
• Press seam after stitching.
Straight Stretch no. 3
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
Ric-rac stitch no. 5
This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can
also be used for topstitching.
• Sew seams in usual manner and press.
• For topstitching hard-to-reach areas,
convert machine to free arm sewing.
Required settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Place garment right side up, under foot.
Slowly topstitch desired areas.
Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie and
trim.
Ric-Rac Stitch no. 5
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Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
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Slant overedge stitch
no. 7
Seams in knitted and stretch fabrics can be
joined and finished in one operation when
you use the slant overedge stitch.
• Baste the garment together on the seam
line allowing for a 5/8” seam allowance
and fit in the usual way.
Required settings
Stitch Selection;
Slant Overedge no. 7
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
After making any adjustments, trim the
seam edge evenly to a 1 /4” from the seam
line basting.
Place trimmed seam under the foot so that
the straight stitches fall on the basted seam
line and the zig-zag stitches fall over the
seam edge.
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At dot (•)
General Purpose (B)
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Honeycomb stitch no. 9
Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking,
mending and sewing stretch fabrics. Smock
ing is decorative stitching across evenly
spaced gathers of fabric.
To gather fabric
• Sew rows of straight stitches, 1 /4" apart,
across area to be smocked.
• Pull thread evenly, gathering fabric.
• Tie ends of every two rows of stitching
together to hold gathers in place.
• Baste a backing to wrong side of fabric.
To smock fabric
Required settings
Stitch Selection:
Honeycomb Stitch
no. 9
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate:
• Sew between rows of straight stitches.
• Pull out straight stitches when completed.
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At dot (•)
General Purpose (A)
Patchwork quilting
Patchwork quilting can be used effectively
on a wide range of household items.
• Cut fabric squares to the desired size.
• Join the alternating squares with the
straight stitch.
• Finger-press open.
• After stitching, cut a backing to the full
size of the finished work.
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• Create a quilted effect by basting a pad
ding layer to the backing.
• Stitch lengthwise and crosswise, overlap
ping the patches so the seams are
straddled.
• Pull the threads to the underside of the
work, and trim.
• Finish by sewing a binding to the edges.
OVEREDGED SEAMS
Seams in knit and stretch fabric can be
joined and finished in one operation. Two
different methods may be used. Method
No. 1 is recommended for firm fabrics
where a 6mm (1/4”) seam allowance Is
adequate. Method No. 2 Is recommended
for bulky knits and fabrics that have a
tendency to curl or fray and where a wider
seam allowance is needed for support.
Make a test sample to help you decide
which method is best for your fabric and
garment. Remember to use a Catalog 2045
ball-point (yellow band) needle if you are
sewing a synthetic knit.
Required settings
Stitch Selection: Overedged Seams
No. 11
Needle Position: <
Stitch Width: i 111¥
Stitch Lenght: At dot (•)
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Method No. 1 — OveredgJng
1. Cut and fit the garment, allowing for a
1.6cm (5/8”) seam allowance. Baste
seam line.
2. Trim seam edge evenly to a scant 6mm
(1/4”) from seam line basting.
3. Place seam under the presser foot so
that the straight stitches fall on the
basted seam line and zig-zag stitches
toward the seam edge, as illustrated.
Method No. 2 — Mock Overedging
1. Cut and fit garment, allowing for a
1.6cm (5/8”) seam allowance. Baste
seam line.
2. Place seam under presser foot so that
the straight stitches fall on the basted
seam line and zig-zag stitches toward
the seam edge.
3. Press after stitching and trim away
excess fabric to produce a narrow
seam edge. When seam supports the
garment, omit the trimming step.
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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 repo
sition the needle.
• Always make a practice buttonhole on a
sample of your fabric.
• Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.
• When making buttonholes on hard-toreach areas convert machine bed to free
arm sewing.
• Mark buttonhole position on fabric as indi
cated in pattern.
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Recommended settings
Stitch Selection: Buttonhole Stitch
no. 1
Stitch Width: Pre-set
Foot:
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Buttonhole (L)
step 1
Raise presser foot.
Place fabric under foot.
Centre 3 red guidelines (1) of foot around
beginning line of buttonhole.
Turn buttonhole dial to the first buttonhole
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
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• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the second button
hole symbol for the second step.
• Make at least four stitches, ending at
point (4).
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• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the third buttonhole
symbol for the third step.
• Stitch up to point (5).
step 4
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the fourth button
hole symbol for the fourth step.
• Make at least four stitches, ending at point
(6).
• Raise presser foot and remove garment
from machine. Clip thread ends.
• Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a
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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 balance the density of the stitching. A very
slightturn 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 neutral position after all the
buttonholes on the garment have been sewn.
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7. FREE-ARM
SEWING
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 trouser legs rotate smoothly under the
needle, around the arm, allowing you to
place your stitching accurately.
Buttons
• Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is
easy with free-arm 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, pleats and waistlines.
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8. TWIN NEEDLE
SEWING
Twin needle sewing produces two parallel
lines of closely-spaced decorative stitching.
You can sew with either one or two thread
colours.
Your machine is not supplied with the twin
needle or spool pin. These may be obtained
from your local SINGER stockist as optional
accessories.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:
Needle Position:
Desired stitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
• Turn the machine off.
• Insert the twin needle with the flat side of
the shank toward the rear of the machine.
• Thread the machine as you normally would
for single needle stitching, except pass the
thread between the centre and the back
tension discs A, and through the left eye
of the twin needle.
• Insert a second spool pin into the hole on
the top cover of the machine, as illustrated.
• Thread the machine in the usual way,
except pass the thread from the second
spool between the centre and the front
tension discs B, as shown.
• Pass the thread through the remaining
points, making certain to omit the thread
guide just above the needle and pass
thread through right eye of needle.
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General Purpose (B)
General Purpose (A)
• Draw both threads under the foot and back
along with the bobbin thread.
• Slowly lower the needle into the hole in
the needle plate by turning the hand wheel
toward you to make sure the needle clears
the plate.
• Make sure not to use a stitch width greater
than that what is recommended when twin
needle stitching.
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9. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Removing and replacing
bobbin case
Caution; Before cleaning or adjusting the
machine, remove plug from the socket outlet.
• Raise presser foot and needle.
• Open slide plate, remove bobbin and
remove needle plate.
To remove bobbin case
• With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin case
holder (1) to the rear as far as it will go.
• Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slide
it out from machine.
To replace bobbin case
• Guide forked end (2) of bobbin case under
feed (3).
Draw rim of bobbin case under position
plate (4). Be sure bobbin case is freely
seated on hook race.
• Turn bobbin case holder (1) forward as far
as it will go, locking bobbin case in place.
Note: Turn handwheel towards you to check
to make sure it is properly replaced.
• Replace needle plate (see instruction on
page 08).
• Insert bobbin and close slide plate.
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Changing the light bulb
Caution: Before changing light bulb, make
sure you have removed plug from socket
outlet and remove face plate which covers
the light bulb. Be sure to replace the face
plate which covers the light bulb before
operating the machine.
This machine is designed to use a 15-watt
maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting.
• 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 buib 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.
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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 lint brush 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 SINGER stockist 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.
Approximatley 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 contain 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
SINGER stockist.
1. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and needle
plate (C) are used together when straight
stitching lightweight fabrics or when your
fabric or sewing procedure requires close
control.
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 decor
ative designs.
4. Lint brush is used for cleaning hard to
reach areas on your sewing machine.
5. Twin needle and spool pin are used to
stitch two parallel rows of decorative
stitching simultaneously. When using
twin-needle for decorative stitching, set
stitch width selector no greater than mid
range of zig-zag graphics.
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 the handwheel engaged for bobbin
winding?
Needle Moves But Stitch Is Not
Formed
Is needle defective?
Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?
Are bobbin and needle correctly
threaded?
Is bobbin correctly inserted into 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?
Bobbin Winding Difficuities
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?
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 too tight?
Is bobbin case properly inserted?
Is bobbin rim free of nicks?
Lower Thread Breaks
Is bobbin correctly wound?
Is bobbin correctly inserted Into bobbin
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?
Fabric Does Not Move Properiy
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...........................................04
Additional Accessories .........................42
Balance Control
Basting..................................................16
Blindstitch Hem Guide
Bobbin ..................................................04
Winding ............................................10
Inserting
Bobbin Case
Cleaning .......................................... 40
Bobbin Thread, Raising
Buttonhole Balancing ...........................35
Buttonholes, Making
Buttonhole Presser Foot
Button Sewing Foot
Caring For Your Machine......................38
Cleaning the Machine
Connecting the Machine
Control, foot
Electrical lead
Extension Table ...................................08
Fabric, Thread and Needle
Table ....................................................09
Face Plate, Removing
Feed Cover ..........................................04
Attaching
Feed System ...................................... 02
Fieri Stitches Patterns
Ric-Rac Stitch No. 5
Slant Overedge Stitch No. 7
Straight Stretch Stitch No. 3
Honeycomb Stitch No. 9
Overedged Seams ...........................33
Free-Arm Sewing .................................33
General Purpose Needle Plate
General Purpose Presser Foot
Handwheel............................................02
Length, Adjusting Stitch
Light Bulb, Replacing
Lint Brush
Monogramming.................................... 22
Needles
Choosing and Changing
Twin Needle .....................................37
Needle Clamp ......................................02
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Needle Position Selector ...
Operating thé Machine
Patterns, Selecting ...............
Performance Checklist
Power and Light Switch ....
Presser Feet
Changing
General Purpose
Special Purpose
Straight Stitch
Presser Foot Lifter
Principal Parts ......................
Reverse Stitch Button
Reverse Stitching
Safeguards, Important
Seams, Sewing
Keeping Straight
Starting ............................
Guiding and Supporting Fabric ... 17
Slide Plate
Spool Cap
Stitch Pattern Selector
Stitch Width Selector
Stitch Length Selector ..........................14
Straight Stitching ..................................14
Darning
Quilting .............................................18
Seam Finishing
Satin Stitching...................................22
Monogramming ...............................
Tension, Thread ...................................02
Thread Cutter .......................................02
Threading the Machine
Twin Needle Sewing
Zig-Zag Stitching ..................................20
Zig-Zag Stitch No. 4
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag No. 8
Blindstitch No. 6 ...............................24
“M” Stitch No. 10
Zip, Inserting A
Zip Foot ................................................19
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