SINGER 7106 User Manual

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CONTENTS

Page

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

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

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

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

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

Fabric Weight Table

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

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

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

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

Winding the Bobbin • Threading the Bobbin Case

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

Raising the Bobbin Thread

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

Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric........................................................................................... 15

Setting Selectors • Regulating Presser Foot Pressure •

Adjusting Stitch Length • Needle-Thread Tension

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

Keeping the Seam Straight

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

Zipper Insertion • Darning

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

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

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

Adjusting Stitch Length • Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

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

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

Appliqué • Lingerie Seams • Zig-Zag Seam Finishes

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

Setting Selectors........................................................................................................................................... 24

Selecting a Pattern Group • Adjusting Stitch Placement ,•

Adjusting Stitch Length • Adjusting Width of the Design • Adjusting Stitch Balance

Adjusting Stitches to Suit Stretch Fabrics................................................................................................... 27

Guiding and Supporting Fabric • Adjusting Pressure

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

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

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

Hems

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

Bar Tacks • Mending a Tear

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

Attaching Elastic

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

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

Changing Stitch Density

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

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

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

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

Chapter 10. Caring for Your Machine

Index .....................................................................................................................................................

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principa! paris

Pattern Group Selector 12. Sewing Light

1. Stitch Width Selector

2. Bobbin Winder Tension

Take-up Lever Pressure Dial

5. Needle Ciamp

7. Thread Cutter Presser Foot Lifter

Thread Guides

General Purpose Presser

10. Foot

11. Tension Dial

13. Extension Bed

14. General Purpose Needle Plate

15. Feed

16. Bobbin Case Holder

17. Transparent Bobbin

18. Slide Plate

19. Stitch Length Selector

20. Reverse Stitch Push Button

and Buttonhole Dial

21. Power and Light Switch

22. Electrical Connections and Speed Controller

.V:achine Plug Receptacle

23.

24. Needle Position Selector

25. Stitch Balance Control Dial

26.

Hand Wheel Knob

27. Hand Wheel Bobbin Winder Spindle

28. Spool Pin and Felt

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accessories

The accessories that come with your sewing

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

1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 172336).

2. Needles

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

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

• Style 2025 for twin-needle decorative stitching on woven and knit fabrics.

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

4. Special Purpose Foot. Used for all kinds of decorative zig-zag stitching.

5. Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitch ing corded seams.

6. General Purpose Foot on your machine when delivered, is used for all utility sew ing, with either straight or zig-zag stitching.

7. General Purpose Needle Plate on your machine when delivered is used with all presser feet.

8. Snap-in Feed Cover for button sewing and free-motion work.

9. Spool Pin Extension used for tubes of thread.

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

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

12. Felt to help thread unwind smoothly.

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

choosing and changing accessories

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

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

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

• Tighten needle clamp screw.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

Snap-on Presser Feet

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

Fiat Side to Back

To Remove and Replace Foot

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

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

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

the shank fits over the presser foot pin.

REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE

• Raise presser foot.

• Raise needle to highest position.

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

it to right.

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

ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER

• Raise presser foot.

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

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

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

ATTACHING BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE

• Raise presser foot, loosen presser foot

screw and slip blindstitch hem guide bet ween screw and shank of the general pur

pose foot.

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

• Tighten screw with a coin.

FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE

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

(Woven)

RAYON (Woven)

COTTON (Woven)

(Knit)

WOOL (Woven)

(Knit)

SYNTHETIC (Woven)

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Tulle

Voile, Tulle

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Net. Lace, Ninon Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille

Jersey

Net, Lace

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Ciré

Net, Lace

Chains, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,

Lawn. Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué,

Jersey

Cashmere, Flannel, Mohair. Felt, Crepe

Jersey

Net, Lace, Ninon, Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Crepe de Chine

iiiipli

iSHM

(Knit)

SYNTHETIC BLENDS (Woven)

LEATHER

PLASTIC

VINYLS

Plastic Film

Raschel, Single Knit, Sweater Knit,

Bonded Knit. Tricot, Ciré

Broadcloth, Batiste. Eyelet, Gingham.

Single Knit

Kidskin, Patent, Chamois, Imitation-

Leathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede

Plastic Film

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

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

Needle Table on the following page.

Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Suiting, Brocade

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

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

Stretch Velours^, Stretch Terry^

A Usually contain some synthetic fibres also.

Suiting, Flannel, Gabardine, Felt,

Serge, Mohair

Jersey

Velvet, Crepe, Taffeta, Satin,

Gabardine

Jacquard, Double Knit, Sweater Knit,

Bonded Knit, Tricot, Spandex, Stretch

Terry, Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake

Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

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

Suiting, Tweed, Duffle

Double Knit, Helenca, Fake Furs

Denim, Duck, Canvas. Sailcloth, Upholstery Fabric

Coating, Blanketing

Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy, Gabardine

Terry Knit

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

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

Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric

Double Knit

Buckskin, Calfskin, Suede, Reptile Upholstery Leather

Upholstery Vinyl

Upholstery Vi

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

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

to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.

To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to determine the weight and type of the material you are using.

Next, refer to the Fabric Thread and Needle Table.

SILK

RAYON

COTTON Fine Cotton

WOOL

Fine Silk Fine Silk Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-9 Fine Mercerized 2020-9 Fine Mercerized 2020-11

Fine Mercerized 2020-9

Fine Cotton Medium Cotton Fine Mercerized 2020-9 Med. Mercerized 2020-11

Fine Silk Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-11 Fine Mercerized 2020-11

SYNTHETIC Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic 2045-11

IlillillBllllllBIIB IHIIBliilillll lilillBlllillllliilIB IlilBBBilBIlii IllllllPlllilllllll* lIBBiilllJli

BLENDS Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic 2020-9 Fine Synthetic 2045-11

LEATHER

Med. Mercerized Med. Synthetic 2032-11

PLASTIC

VINYLS

Fine Mercerized Fine Synthetic 2020-11

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

choice for your fabric will be found.

Example: If you are sewing a medium weight wool, find wool in Type of Fabric column. Read

across to Medium (weight) column and you will see that a medium silk or mercerized thread

and a size 2020-14 needle are to be used.

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

Medium Silk Medium Mercerized

Medium Synthetic Medium Mercerized 2020-11

Medium Cotton Medium Mercerized 2020-14

Medium Silk Medium Mercerized

Medium Synthetic

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-11

2020-14

2045-14

2032-14

Heavy Silk Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton

Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic

Heavy Synthetic 2045-16

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic 2032-16

2020-14

2020-16

2045-16

Heavy Silk

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic

Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Synthetic

2020-14

2020-18

2020-16

2020-16 or 18

2032-18

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-11

2020-11 Medium Synthetic 2020-14

Medium Mercerized

Mediuin Synthetic

Medium Mercerized

2020-14

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic

2020-16

needle-fabric combinations

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

The three types of needles most commonly used

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

using must be chosen. Refer to the Fabric,

Thread and Needle Table, page 8.

operating the machine

CONNECTING MACHINE

Result of Using a Bent Needle

• Before plugging in your machine, be sure the electrical information on the side of the machine A, below the hand wheel agrees with the range marked on your electrical

meter.

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

• To turn the machine and light on or off,

press switch as shown.

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• To run the machine and control speed,

press the speed controller D with your foot. The harder you press, the faster the ma chine will sew.

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

IMPORTANT - 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 the

letter L or coloured red.

If a 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted, or of 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.

the bobbin thread

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

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

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Preparation Steps

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

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

3. Open slide plate and lift out bobbin.

4. Place spool pin felt on pin.

Winding Steps

• Place thread spool on spool pin with thread retaining slit B on top. (Break paper at the

end of spool if necessary). If you are using

a tube of thread affix spool pin extension

to spool pin to ensure even flow of thread.

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

from inside out.

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

• When required amount of thread has been wound (winding will stop when bobbin is full), stop the machine and cut connecting

• Push bobbin to left and remove bobbin from

• Place bobbin on spindle and push bobbin to right to engage bobbin winder.

• Hold hand wheel and tighten hand wheel

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

1. Hold bobbin so that thread unwinds in the direction shown, and put bobbin into bobbin case.

2. Pull thread into notch A, draw it back under the tension spring and back into slot B.

3. Draw approximately 10 cm (4 inches) of

thread across the bobbin.

4. Close slide plate allowing thread to enter slot

between the needle plate and slide plate.

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