SINGER 9124 User Manual

17 & 24 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES

S I N G E R

	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	Serial No.
your machine.
Model No. __________	Serial No.

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

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......................................................................................	11
	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...................................................................	41
	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 onestep 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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

			Thread	Needles
	Fabric
				туре		Size
	Delicate - tulle chiffon, fine lace, organza		Fine mercerized cotton	Style 2020		9/70
			Fine synthetic thread
	Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,50 mercerized cotton - silk			Style 2020		11/80
	crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film		Rne synthetic thread
	Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen,		50 mercerized cotton -
	chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet,		60 cotton	Style 2020		14/90
	suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl		Synthetic thread
	Medium Heavy ■ gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim,Heavy-duty mercerized cotton			Style 2020		16/100
	coalings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics	40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
	Heavy • overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,Heavy-duty mercerized cotton			Style 2020		18/100
	canvas	24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread
	All Weights - decorative topstitching		Buttonhole twist”	Style 2020		16/100
						18Л00
	Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics ■ polyester		Synthetic thread-	Style 2C45		14/90
	doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, ciré, panne		50 mercerized cotton -
				Ball Point
	velvet, bonded fabrics, raschel		Silk
			50 mercerized cotton			11/80
	Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers			Style 2032		14/90
			Synthetic thread - Silk
						16/100
	■ A Trademark of The Singer Company.
	'* Use with standard sewing thread in t>obbin.

Handle Storage

Push into recessed position before sewing or winding.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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