SINGER 9124 User Manual
17 & 24 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES
SINGER
CONGRATULATIONS
You are about to begin an adventure in creativity: You are going to
sew! And, you are going to sew with one of the easiest to use machines
ever made.
The following features have been included on your machine, promising
rewarding hours of uncomplicated sewing pleasure:
• Clearly defined thread path, reducing the possibility of threading
errors
• Electronic speed control, assuring smooth, even sewing
• Auto tension, requiring no adjustments for a majority of your
sewing projects
• One-step pattern selection, eliminating complicated selection
operation
• Wind-in-place bobbin, allowing you to wind the bobbin while it’s in
the machine.
In addition, this machine features a removable bed extension, permit
ting both flat and free-arm sewing; snap-on presser feet that are
quickly removed and easily replaced; a one-way needle clamp that
makes it impossible to put the needle in backwards; and a one step
buttonhole attachment that allows you to make buttonholes in one, easy
step!
Take some time to acquaint yourself with this owner’s manual and your
machine. Whether you are a novice or an experienced sewer, you will
discover how easy it is to create something uniquely your own!
Dear Customer:
We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of
your Sewing Machine in the space provided.
Refer to illustration
at right for location
of Serial Number on
your machine.
Model No.
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To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing
capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appear
ance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered
necessary.
PART NO. 317218-001 *A Trademark of The Singer Company Printed in Taiwan
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS_________________________
1. Getting to Know Your Machine.................................................................................. 2
Principal Parts............................................................................................................ 2
Built-in Accessory Storage......................................................................................... 4
Accessories................................................................................................................ 4
Important Safeguards................................................................................................. 6
Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine......................................................... 7
2. Getting Ready to Sew................................................................................................ 8
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table.............................................................................. 8
Handle Storage.......................................................................................................... 8
Choosing and Changing Needles.............................................................................. 9
Free Arm Sewing........................................................................................................ 9
Changing the Presser Foot.......................................................................................10
Replacing Presser Foot with Shank.........................................................................11
Attaching Darning and Embroidery Foot..................................................................11
Attaching Feed Cover...............................................................................................11
Changing the Needle Plate
Threading the Machine..............................................................................................12
Using the Needle Threader.......................................................................................13
Winding a Bobbin......................................................................................................14
Inserting a Wound Bobbin.........................................................................................16
Raising the Bobbin Thread........................................................................................17
Selecting a Pattern....................................................................................................18
3. Straight Stitching........................................................................................................18
Preparation................................................................................................................18
Sewing a Seam.........................................................................................................20
Darning......................................................................................................................22
Free Motion Embroidery............................................................................................22
Inserting a Zipper.......................................................................................................23
4. Special Stitches.........................................................................................................24
Preparation................................................................................................................24
Zig-Zag Stitch.............................................................................................................26
Zig-Zag Blindstitch.....................................................................................................27
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag....................................................................................................28
■■M” Stitch................................................................................................................ 28
Crescent Stitch/Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Kite Tail Stitch...........................................29
Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch........................................................................................30
Decorative Stitches....................................................................................................30
Turkish Stitch.............................................................................................................32
Stretch Overedge Stitch............................................................................................32
Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch..................................................................................33
Crown/Fagoting Stitch...............................................................................................33
Honeycomb Stitch.....................................................................................................34
Straight Featherstitch................................................................................................34
5. Buttonholes and Buttons...........................................................................................35
One-Step Buttonholing............................................................................................. 35
Two-Step Buttonholing.............................................................................................. 37
Attaching a Button.....................................................................................................39
6. Caring for Your Machine...........................................................................................41
Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case
Removing and Replacing Light Bulb.........................................................................42
Cleaning the Machine................................................................................................43
Performance Checklist..............................................................................................44
Additional Accessories..............................................................................................45
Personal Notes..........................................................................................................46
Index...........................................................................................................................49
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SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Principal Parts
1. Hand Wheel provides a means for
raising or lowering the needle.
2. Pattern Display Panel shows a vari
ety of patterns available for your
sewing needs. Pattern indicator
appears under the pattern you select
by turning Pattern Selector Dial, #24.
3. Built-In Accessory Storage, under
top cover of machine, provides a
neat and convenient area to keep
accessories.
4. Friction-Free Spool Pin and Cap
hoid the top thread supply and
allow it to unwind smoothly as the
spool does not turn.
5. Stitch Width Lever controls the width
of patterns and sets the needle for
straight stitching.
6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure
a smooth flow of thread from the
spool to the tension.
7. Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever
controls top thread tension.
8. Face Plate is a removable cover
protecting movable parts and sew
ing light.
9. Sewing Light illuminates sewing
area.
10. Buttonhole Lever activates the one-
step buttonholer.
11. One-Way Needle Clamp holds
needle in machine and prevents
incorrect insertion.
12. Needle Plate supports the fabric
during sewing.
13. Removable Extension Table lets you
change the machine bed from flat to
free arm.
14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of
machine, lets you raise and lower
presser foot.
15. Thread Cutter is built into face plate
cover for convenience and safety.
16. Slide Piate, with window to see bob
bin thread supply, opens for easy
removal and replacement of bobbin.
It also activates the bobbin winder.
17. Bobbin Winder is buiit into machine
and aliows you to switch from
sewing to bobbin winding without
removing bobbin.
18. Feed System moves fabric under
presser foot.
19. Presser Foot holds fabric against
the feed system and snaps on and
off.
20. Bed is the work surface of the
machine.
21. Stitch Length Lever allows for a
variety of stitch lengths.
22. Power and Light Switch turns on
the machine and sewing iight at the
same time.
23. Reverse Lever provides either
momentary or continuous reverse
fabric movement.
24. Pattern Selector Dial lets you move
the pattern indicator to any of the
patterns, plus buttonhole, shown on
the pattern display panel.
25. Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appear
ance of Speciai Stitch patterns and
buttonholes.
26. Electrical Power Cord connects
machine to your electrical outlet.
27. Speed Controller, designed for safety
and convenience, regulates the
electronic solid state speed con
trol.
BUILT-IN ACCESSORY STORAGE
The letter-coded accessories accom
panying your machine are conveniently
kept in the built-in accessory storage
under the top lid of the machine. The
chart on the left side of the lid identifies the
location of the accessories. The chart on
the right side gives the accessory com
binations for the illustrated applications.
For example, to sew a button, use the
feed cover (F) with the button sewing foot
(H).
Darning and Embroidery Foot (G) is
recommended for free motion work, such
as embroidery, monogramming and decora
tive designs.
Button Sewing Foot (H) hold buttons
securely for fastening.
Special Purpose Presser Foot (J), used
for decorative and zig-zag sewing.
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NOTE: This chart gives only a sampling of applications. Additional applications may be
found in other sections of this manual. Lint brush can be used to aid removal of
accessories.
ACCESSORIES
The accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing
General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and
Presser Foot (B), are standard on the
machine. Used for straight and zig-zag
stitching.
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C), and
Presser Foot (D), used when straight
the feed from moving fabric.
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Blindstitch Presser Foot (K) helps guide
fabric for nearly invisible blindstitch hems.
One-Step Buttonhole Attachment (L),
used to stitch a complete buttonhole in
one single step.
Seam Guide (N) helps keep seam allow
ances even.
Needle Threader (P) assists in threading
machine needle.
Small Thread Spool Cap (Q) for use with
small diameter spools of thread.
Thread Spool Cap for medium and
large thread spools.
Lint Brush, for cleaning the machine.
Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers.
Feed Cover (F), used for button sewing,
free motion work and darning. It keeps
the feed from moving fabric.
Bobbins, transparent for easy viewing of
thread supply.
Needle Pack includes an assortment for
sewing various types of fabrics.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Remove 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.
2. Before removing the bobbin case, remove 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, remove plug from the socket outlet.
6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service
Center 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.
9. This machine is double insulated. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE
The solid state system assures constant speed as you maintain the same pressure
on the controller when sewing through various fabric thicknesses.
Unwind the air control hose from foot
operated speed controller.
Always be sure air hose is not blocked.
Pressing on the controller, you should
feel a slight air flow from the hose.
Plug this air hose onto the receptacle
above power cord, at the right end of the
machine.
Then connect the electrical power cord
plug to your electrical outlet.
NOTE: When not using the machine,
rewind air hose around speed controller
for storage, as shown.
Do not operate machine without material
under the presser foot as this may damage
the feed and the foot.
RUNNING THE MACHINE
The machine and the sewing light are turned on and off by the same power switch.
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 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 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.
SLIDE SWITCH (A)-
To turn on machine and sewing light, slide
power switch left to "1” position. To turn
off machine and light, slide power switch
to right to “0” position.
ROCKER SWITCH (B)-
To turn on machine and sewing light, press
power switch down at right side. To turn
off machine and light, press power switch
down at left side.
To run the machine, press the speed
controller. The harder you press, the faster
the machine will sew.
To stop the machine from sewing, remove
pressure from speed controller.
SECTION 2 Getting Ready to Sew
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table
• The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
• The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
• Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in
both needle and bobbin. For best results, use only genuine Singer* needles.
Fabric
Delicate - tulle chiffon, fine lace, organza
Thread
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
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Style 2020
Needles
Size
9/70
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES
IMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use only Singer* needles.
Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 8, 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.
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet,
suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
Medium Heavy ■ gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim,
coalings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics
Heavy • overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
All Weights - decorative topstitching
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics ■ polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne
velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
■ A Trademark of The Singer Company.
'* Use with standard sewing thread in t>obbin.
50 mercerized cotton - silk
Rne synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton -
Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread
Buttonhole twist”
Synthetic thread-
50 mercerized cotton -
50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread - Silk
Handle Storage
Push into recessed position before sewing or winding.
60 cotton
Silk
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2020
Style 2C45
Ball Point
Style 2032
11/80
14/90
16/100
18/100
16/100
18Л00
14/90
11/80
14/90
16/100
FREE ARM SEWING
Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach areas.
To change machine for free arm sewing,
push in and lift right edge (1), of extension
table, slide it to the left and off the
machine.
• Topstitch edges on sleeves, or finish
waistbands and pants legs easily.
Attach buttons without stretching cuffs
and neckbands.
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (D) (E) (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 in back of machine.
Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it
snaps off the shank (2).
Take foot off machine.
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK (H) (K)
Presser feet with built-in shanks can be replaced as follows:
Turn machine off.
• 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.
ATTACHING DARNING AND EMBROIDERY FOOT (G)
This foot permits better control of fabric when doing free motion work.
Raise needle.
Remove presser foot with shank.
Guide Darning and Embroidery Foot
from back of needle, with holding fork (1)
around presser foot screw, and lifting
finger (2) above needle clamp.
Tighten presser foot screw with coin.
To remove, loosen screw; guide foot
back.
ATTACHING FEED COVER (F)
The feed cover keeps the feed from moving the fabric.
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.
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 THE NEEDLE PLATE (A) (C)
Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. To attach the
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C);
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.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tension discs, thread guides and take-up
lever have been designed as internal parts, eliminating many extra threading steps. The
clear threading path helps you avoid threading errors.
To thread your machine correctly, simply follow the steps below:
• Raise presser foot lifter.
• Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward
you.
• Place spool of thread on spool pin (1).
• Slide spool cap (2) firmly over the rim of the spool to prevent thread
tangling.
• Snap thread into thread guide post (3).
• Following arrows, guide thread into auto tension channel (4) down to needle and
firmly pull thread.
• Thread needle from front to back.
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER (P)
To help in threading the machine needle, use the needle threader ¿s follows:
• Thread machine and draw 4" (10 cm)
of thread down to the needle.
• Lower presser foot lifter.
• Holding needle threader as shown with
your right hand, position U-shaped part
of threader under bar of needle clamp.
• Snap threader up onto bar.
• Swing threader back just far enough to
clear the needle.
• Slide threader as far to the left as it will
go.
• Be sure guide (1) is against the left side
of the needle.
Bring metal hook of threader forward,
through the eye of the needle.
Holding 3" (7.5 cm) of thread between
your fingers, guide thread into metal
hook. Release thread.
• Holding threader with right hand, draw
metal hook and thread backwards
through eye of the needle.
• To remove needle threader, slide it to
the right, and off bar of needle clamp.
• Carefully unhook thread from needle
threader.
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