Singer 93234, 93220, 4572 Owner’s Manual

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CAUTION!

POLARIZED PLUG FOR NORTH AMERICAN TERRITORIES

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way. If the,plug does not fit fully in the

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Important safety instructions

For Australia only

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid

a hazard.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

• Switch off or unplug the machine when leaving it unattended.

• Before servicing the appliance or replacing lamps, unplug the machine.

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 Seria/ Number on

your machine.

Model No. Serial No.

Seriat No.

Correct foot controller for this model is model no.: 4C-316B

(for North American Territories)

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ............................................................................... 2

Getting to Know Your Machine .............................................................. 4

Principal Parts ........................................................................................... 5

Accessories ........................ i...................................................................... 6

2. Getting Ready to Sew ............................................................................ 7

Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine ........................................ 7

Choosing and Changing Needles ............................................................. 8

Free Arm Sewing ...................................................................................... 8

Changing Presser Foot ............................................................................. 9

Replacing Presser Foot with Shank ....................................................... 10

Attaching Feed Cover ............................................................................. 10

Winding a Bobbin .................................................................................... 11

Important Threading Instructions ............................................................ 12

Bobbin Case Threading Instructions ....................................................... 14

Selecting a Pattern ................................................................................. 16

3. Straight Stitching .................................................................................. 16

Preparation .............................................................................................. 16

Sewing a Seam ....................................................................................... 18

Inserting a Zipper .................................................................................... 20

4. Built-In Stitch Patterns ......................................................................... 21

Preparation .............................................................................................. 21

Built-In Stitch Patterns Capability and Graphics Illustration ................... 22

Zig-Zag Stitch .......................................................................................... 23

Zig-Zag Blindstitch .................................................................................. 24

Multi Stitch Zig-Zag ................................................................................. 28

"M" Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch .................................................................... 28

Crescent Stitch/Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Solid Scallop Stitch ................. 29

Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch/Privet Stitch ................................................. 29

Wizard Stitch/Random Ric-Rac Stitch .................................................... 30

Stretch Overedge Stitch .......................................................................... 30

Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch ............................................................... 31

Road Runner/Fagoting Stitch .................................................................. 31

Honeycomb Stitch ................................................................................... 32

Slant Overedge Stitch/Seagull Stitch ...................................................... 32

5. Four-Step Buttonholing ....................................................................... 33

6. Additional Stitch Functions ................................................................. 35

Sewing on Buttons .................................................................................. 35

Darning .................................................................................................... 37

S_atin Stitch .............................................................................................. 38

Free Motion Embroidery ......................................................................... 38

Monogramming ....................................................................................... 39

Appliques ................................................................................................ 39

7. Caring for Your Machine ...................................................................... 40

Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case .................................................. 40

Removing and Replacing Light Bulb ...................................................... 41

Cleaning the Machine ............................................................................. 42

Performance Checklist ............................................................................ 43

Fabric, Thread and Needle Table ............................................................ 44

Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 45

Index in alphabetical Order ..................................................................... 46

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed

including the following: Read all instructions before using this machine.

DANGER.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

• Always unplug before changing light bulb. Replace bulb with the same type rated 15 wattS. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light blub before operating the machine.

WARNING.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

• Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage of the motor.

• Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operator's

Guioe. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as

conl.ained in the Operator's Guide.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug

from outlet.

• Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading

needle, changing needle, changing needle plate or changing presser foot, etc.

• Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator's Guide.

• Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place anything on top of it.

• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

• Do not use bent needles.

• When sewing, keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is

required around the sewing machine needle.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to break.

• Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet.

i For double insulated machines, when servicing, use only identical Singer

replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

i Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center

for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment.

i Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation

openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of

lint, dust, and loose cloth.

I Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

[] Do not use outdoors. [] Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where

oxygen is being administered.

[] Do not allow° to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the

machine is used by or near children.

[] SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. In a double-insulated

product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product

requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done

only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated

product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE-INSULATION" or "DOUBLE

INSULATED".

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

This product is intended for household use.

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:

This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPFI.

Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are shipped from the factory with 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 cord is to be connected to the

_arth terminal of a three-pin plug.

SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Principal Parts

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Principal Parts

1. Hand Wheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle.

2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily.

3. Pattern Display Panel shows a vari- ety of patterns available for your sewing needs.

4. Spool Pin and Cap hold the top thread supply and allow it to unwind

smoothly as the spool does not turn. 18.

5. Stitch Width Lever controls the width

of patterns and sets the needle for 19. straight stitching.

6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure 20.

a smooth flow of thread from the spool to the tension.

7. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc pro- vides thread tension for bobbin

winding.

14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of

15. Thread Cutter

16.

17. Feed System moves fabric under

21. Reverse Lever provides either

machine, lets you raise and lower presser foot.

Slide Plate opens for easy removal

and replacement of bobbin.

presser foot.

Presser Foot holds fabric against the

feed system and snaps on and off.

Stitch Length Lever allows for a

variety of stitch lengths.

Power and Light Switch turns on

the machine and sewing light at the same time.

momentary or continuous reverse

fabric movement.

8. Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever controls top thread tension.

9. Face Plate is a removable cover protecting movable parts and sewing

light.

10. Sewing Light illuminates sewing

area.

11. 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.

22. Pattern Selector Dial turns directly to any of the patterns, plus button-

hole, shown on the pattern display panel.

23. Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appear-

ance of Special Stitch patterns and buttonholes.

24.

Electrical Power Cord connects machine to your electrical outlet.

25.

Speed Controller regulates the sewing machine speed.

ACCESSORIES

The accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing projects.

1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), come installed on the machine. Used for straight and

zig-zag sewing.

2. Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers.

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3. Feed Cover (F), used for button sewing, free motion work and darning. It keeps the

feed from moving fabric.

(F)

4. Special Purpose Presser Foot (J), used

for decorative and zig-zag stitching.

4(J)

5. Buttonhole Presser Foot (LL), used to make four-step buttonholes.

5 (LL)

6. Spool Holder, for medium and large thread spools.

7. Lint Brush, for cleaning the machine.

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8. Needle Pack, includes an assortment for

sewing various types of fabrics.

9. Bobbins, transparent for easy viewing. (one in machine)

10. Blindstitch Hem Guide, is used to position the hem for blindstitch

hemming.

NOTE: See page 37 for additional accessories sold separately.

SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW

CONNECTING THE MACHINE

Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the electrical data lable (1), conform to your electrical power supply.

(2)

(3)

(1)

Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle,

at the right end of the machine.

Then connect the electrical power cord

plug (3), to your electrical outlet.

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.

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POWER SWITCH Power on-press "1" side of switch.

Power off-press "O" side.

To run the machine, press the speed

controller. The harder you press, the fas- ter the machine will sew.

To stop the machine from sewing,

remove pressure from speed controller.

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 44,

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.

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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.

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• Topstitch edges on sleeves, or finish waistbands and pants legs easily.

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-Sew buttonholes without stretching cuffs or neckbands.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L)

Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot 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. r

. 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

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.

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• To replace presser foot with shank, hook shank around the presser bar

and tighten presser foot screw.

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.

WINDING A BOBBIN

VVinding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine.

• 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). (Pull the thread into the spring loaded discs.)

• 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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT THREADING INSTRUCTIONS

This machine features a special Easy Threading System. Even if you

have sewn before, take the time to learn how to properly thread the machine,and you will avoid serious sewing problems in the future.

PRESSER FOOT LEVER

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1. Raise presser foot lever. This separates

the tension discs in the machine that you will be feeding the thread through in step

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2. Turn handwheel toward you to raise needle to highest position. Remove spool cap.

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SPOOL CAP

3. Place spool of thread on spool pin A with Thread Retaining Slit to right. Slide spool

cap onto spool pin until it touches spool

to prevent thread from tangling. For large spools of thread, larger end of spool cap should touch spool. For small

spools, smaller end should touch spool.

READING C

4. Using two hands, pull thread down into thread guide post B until it snaps into the

round hole.

5. Holding thread secure at B, guide thread down threading channel to tension sys- tem C. Pull thread firmly up to top of channel D, and then back down again.

Before threading needle, test for proper threading as follows:Pull a few inches of thread through threading channel. Lower

presser foot to engage tension discs, then

pull a few more inches through. There

should be a noticeable difference be-

tween the thread tension when the press-

er foot is down and when it is up. If the

thread pulls through easily when the

presser foot is down, the machine is not

properly threaded and sewing problems

will result. Re-thread the machine and test

again.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If thread balls up in the bobbin case or knots up on the un-

derside of the fabric, the machine may not be properly threaded. DO NOT adjust the

thread tension until you have checked for proper threading using the test described in Ste_ S. 13

BOBBIN CASE THREADING INSTRUCTIONS,

1. Slide bobbin cover plate toward you.

2. Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case with

thread spooling off to the left.

B 3. Guide thread to left through notch A and

then pull straight back toward needle so that it passes through notch B.

4. Leave several inches of thread laying

across top of bobbin toward the back of the

machine.

5. Slide bobbin cover plate back into position. Thread tail should be visible, sticking out at

top of cover.

6. Hold top (needle) thread and turn hand- wheel toward you until needle goes to its

lowest and then its highest point. Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifler.

7. Gently pull top thread until lower (bobbin)

thread comes up inthe form of a loop.

8. Use the flat side of a seam ripper or a pin

to open up bobbin thread loop until end is visible.

9. Pull both thread tails straight back under presser foot.

SELECTING A BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERN

All the built-in stitch patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewing machine.

If your pattern selector dial has numbers:

Select a pattern by turning the selector dial and align the number on the dial

with the dot above the dial.

For instance to sew a Zig-zag stitch

align the number 6 with the dot.

If your pattern selector dial does not have numbers:

Select a pattern by turning the selector dial until indicator appears under desired pattern.

For instance, to sew a Zig-Zag Stitch,

you would turn the selector dial until the

indicator appears.

To change the stitch pattern, turn the

dial left or right, moving indicator to desired position.

With each application, recommended settings are given. These have been highlighted for easy identification. You can adjust each setting, however, as desired.

SECTION 3 STRAIGHTSTITCHING

ATTACHING STRAIGHT STITCH NEEDLE PLATE (C) AND PRESSER FOOT (D) (Optional accessory)

The Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C) and Presser Foot (D) help prevent skipped stitches

and control fabric when straight stitching around a curve or close to the fabric edge.

CAUTION: Straight Stitch Needle Plate and Presser Foot should be used for

straight stitch sewing only

Always change back to the appropriate needle plate and presser foot when not straight stitching.

_efore beginning a sewing project,check the Fabric,Thread and NeedleTableon page

44for the best needle and thread combination for your fabric.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

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Stitch Selection: Stitch Width:

Stitch Length:

Foot: Needle Plate:

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

The stitch length indicator is numbered

0 - 4. The lower numbers are shorter stitches. Shorter stitches are best for light-

weight fabrics; longer ones for heavy fabrics. To adjust the length of your

stitches, slide the stitch length lever to the left or right.

Straight Stitch

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General Purpose (B)

General Purpose (A)

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION

Having selected the correct needle and thread combination for the fabric being used, it may be necessary to adjust the tension of the sewing machine to insure a well-balanced stitch.

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Proper tension will produce identical stitches on both the front and back of

your fabric (1).

• Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which will cause puckered seams

(2). Adjust tension by moving the slide up toward the minus sign to a looser

setting until the desired stitch appearance is achieved,

• Too little tension will produce a loose stitch and could possibly cause loops on the underside of your fabric (3). Adjust the tension by moving the slide down toward the plus sign until the desired

stitch appearance is achieved.

SEWING A SEAM

You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below.

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, loose stitches that can be easily removed.

PLACING FABRIC UNDER PRESSER FOOT

• To place fabric under presser foot, raise presser foot lifter (1) to its "up" position

(2), where it locks in place.

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• The lifter can be raised and held in the

"extra high" position (3) for placing bulky fabrics under the presser foot.

• The presser foot lifter must always be down for the machine to sew properly.

STITCHING IN REVERSE

To reinforce beginnings or ends of seams, push in reverse lever (1). Machine

will straight stitch in reverse for as long as you hold the lever in.

For continuous reverse stitching, push

lever in and slide it to the left to lock.

Unlock reverse lever by sliding it back to

the right and letting it return to its normal

position.

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT

To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most

commonly used line (1) is extended onto the slide plate. The crosslines (2) serve

as guides when stitching square corners.

TURNING SQUARE CORNERS

To turn a square corner, use crosslines on slide plate.

* Line up fabric with extended guidelines

on needle plate and stitch seam, slowing speed as you approach corner.

° When bottom of fabric reaches corner-

ing crosslines (2) on slide plate, stop stitching.

• Be sure needle is down in fabric.

• Raise presser toot slightly. Turn fabric, bringing bottom edge in line with guide- line (1).

• Continue stitching seam.

Sewing Curved Seams

• Baste seam line.

• Use a short stitch "for elasticity

strength.

• Guide fabric to follow curve.

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USING THE SEAM GUIDE (N)

(Optional Accessory)

For extra help in keeping seams straight, particularly for very narrow or very wide seams, use the seam guide which comes

with your machine.

To attach the seam guide, place screw of seam guide into the hole in the bed of the

machine, on the right side of slide plate

(1).

Line up the straight edge of the guide With

the needle plate guideline for desired

seam width and tighten screw.

INSERTING A ZIPPER

The zipper package will provide complete instructions for inserting zippers.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch

Stitch Width: 11{

Stitch Length: t.--'.--.'-4-'-'.,

Foot: Zipper (E) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

• When zipper is to the left of needle, attach left side of zipper foot to shank.

The needle will enter left notch of foot, sewing close along zipper teeth.

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• Attach right side of zipper foot to shank when a zipper is to the right side of the needle. The needle will enter right notch of foot, sewing close along zipper teeth.

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SECTION 4 BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERNS

"_-qebuilt-in stitch patterns on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative u;es. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these

stitches can be used for many other sewing projects.

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH

To widen or narrow a Special Stitch pattern, move the stitch width lever off

Straight Stitch, ( i ), toward any other width

setting at the right.

The stitch with graphics on the machine

show width of approximately 1.5, 3.0, 4.5,

6.0mm.

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ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 to 4. The area between 0 and 1 will produce very dense stitching. For more open stitching, slide the stitch length lever anywhere from 2 to 4. When sewing special color coded stitches. The length MUST be

set in the 3-1/2 to 4 area.

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION

Some Special Stitch patterns may require looser thread tension than others. To find the proper tension for your application, make a test sample with the thread and fabric you _,.II be using.

ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE

You can adjust the appearance of special color coded stitch patterns on the display

panel, by turning the Stitch balance ring (1) behind the pattern selector dial (2).

A correctly balanced Fagoting Stitch should appear as illustrated (3).

When stitches are too close together (4), separate them by turning the stitch balance

ring to the right.

When stitches are too far apart (5), bring them closer together by turning the stitch

balance ring to the left.

BUILT-IN STITCH PATTERNS CAPABILITY AND GRAPHICS

ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION OF BUILT-IN

STITCH PATTERNS

Buttonhole-Left Side

Buttonhole-Bartack

Buttonhole-Right Side

Straight Stitch

Zig-Zag

Zig-Zag Blindstich

IVlultistitch

M-Stitch

Crescent

Solid Scallop

GRAPHICS

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PATTERN

PA'I'rERN

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PA'i-I'ERN PA'I-FERN

Chinese Dynasty

Arrowhead

Privet

Bunting

Sandcastle

Stretch Overedge

Fagoting

Ric-Rac

Straight Stretch

Slant Overedge

Honeycomb

Wizard

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Random Ric-Rac

Road Runner

Seagull

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ZIG-ZAG STITCH NVVW_

The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming or decorating.

SEAM FINISHING

Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel.

• Sew seams as desired; trim and press open.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Stitch Width: Stitch Length:

Foot: Needle Plate:

• Place edge of seam allowance under foot, as shown.

• Stitch close to edge, letting outer zig- zag fall over edge.

Zig-Zag Stitch

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General Purpose (B)

General Purpose (A)

ZlG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH Use this Blindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic.

BLINDSTITCH HEMMING

• Practice first on a scrap of material carefully following each step.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch

StitchWidth: II 1i I

Stitch Length: ..'.--'.--f--t-.-.',

Foot: General Purpose (B) with

Blindstitch Hem Guide (10}

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Raise presser foot, loosen screw, and slip blindstitch hem guide between

screw and shank of foot as shown. Tighten screw.

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Mark, fold and press hem. Baste a guideline at least 1.3cm (1/2") from the top edge of the hem.

With the wrong side up, turn the hem

under, creating a soft fold from top edge of the hem.

Position the hem under the presser foot with the soft fold resting against the wall

of guide. Make sure the flange of the guide is between soft fold and top of

hem as shown.

Lower presser foot. Stitch so that

straight stitch fall on the hem edge and

the sideward stitches pierce the soft fold of work. Adjust stitch width if necessary.

While stitching, guide hem edge in a straight line and feed soft fold evenly against wall of the guide.

USING ADJUSTABLE BLINDHEM

FOOT (K) (Optional Accessory)

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch

StitchWidth: II ! I I

Stitch Length: _'--'--',-.--_.-_.,

Foot: Adjustable

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

With garment inside out, mark, fold and press hemline (1).

Turn hem (1) back against inside of garment, leaving 1/8" of hem beyond fold (2), as shown.

Pin or baste all layers in place.

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Blindstitch (K)

• Attaching Adjustable Blindhemming Presser Foot (K). (See page 10.)

• Raise presser foot.

• Place folded edge (2) directly under

presser foot.

• Be sure bulk of garment is to the left of

needle.

Lower Presser foot.

Begin sewing slowly, making sure the

wide zig-zag stitch enters only the very edge of the fold area (2). The narrow

zig-zag should fall in the hem area. If this is not happening, adjust the position

of the foot.

Remove pins as you come to them.

ATTACHING EVEN FEED FOOT (M) (Optional Accessory)

To prevent slipping, stretching or sticking when sewing fabrics such as synthetic suede, sheering, heavy knit and quilted.

• Turn machine off.

• Raise needle and presser foot.

• Remove presser foot with shank.

• Guide Even Foot (M) from back of needle, with holding fork (1) around

needle clamp, and attach to presser bar.

• Tighten presser foot screw.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch or

Zig-Zag

StitchWidth: !1I I I

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Stitch Length: .'..--'.--'.---'.-'., Foot: Even Foot (M)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

• Lower Even Foot (M).

• Use Even Foot (M) only for forward stitch.

ATTACHING OVEREDGE FOOT (Optional Accessory)

Used for overcasting edge of stretch fabrics to prevent fraying.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Straight Overedge

StitchWidth: I!I ,i

Stitch Length: t--'--.'--_-.-'.,

Foot: Overedge Foot Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

• Raise presser foot.

• Place trimmed edge of fabric under the presser foot. Make sure the edge

against the wall of guide.

• Lower presser foot.

• Begin sewing slowing. (See application: page 30)

Stitch

ATTACHING ROLLED HEMMER FOOT (Optional Accessory)

Used for finishing bottom of skirts and blouse and edge of frills and handkerchief.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

Cut away a corner of material in order

to make work easier.

Insert material into sprial groove in

hemmer foot until needle position is reached.

Drawing ends of needle and bobbin threads, turn handwheel 3 or 4 turns by hand to guide material to hemmer foot.

Straight Stitch or

Zig-Zag

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?.--'.--.'----.'4,

Rolled Hemmer Foot

General Purpose (A)

MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG ",,.,"'"',,.:"

Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch

Zig-Zag.

MENDING A TEAR

• Trim ragged edges of tear.

• Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement.

• Bring the edges of tear together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Multi-Stitch

Zig-Zag

Stitch Width: II | _

Stitch Length:

Foot: Needle Plate:

.0..,_.,__,..._,.,

Special Purpose (J)

General Purpose (A)

• Place tear, right side up, under presser foot.

• Stitch over the line of the tear, short-

ening stitch length at each end for

reinforcement.

• Trim thread ends close to fabric.

• If needed, sew over tear again.

• Trim away lining close to stitching.

"M" STITCH FTY'V'I /SANDCASTLE

These stitches can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching.

LACE TRIM

Lace trim may be added to blouses, lin- gerie and children's wear.

• Cut lace to desired size.

• Pin lace to right side of fabric where

desired.

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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: "M" Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch Width: I{ { { {

Stitch Length: _..-._L_.,__,., Foot: Special Purpose(J)

Needle Plate: General Purpose(A)

• Carefully stitch along both edges of lace, as shown.

• Trim away the fabric under the lace near stitching lines.

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CRESCENT STITCH _ /CHINESE DYNASTY STITCH

/SOLID SCALLOP STITCH

These stitches are ideal for borders, edges, smocking and embroidering.

BORDER DESIGN

Border designs decorate clothing and many household items.

. Sew Seams in usua:l manner and press.

• Mark stitching lines of fabric where desired.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Crescent Stitch,

Chinese Dynasty Stitch,

Solip Scallop Stitch

Stitch Width: I1| _ _

o t I $ 4 I

Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A)

ARROW STITCH

Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

• Center marked line under presser foot and stitch.

• Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie

and trim.

/BUNTING STITCH ....,.--..Al

/PRIVET STITCH

These stitches are decorative and secure finish to seams, pleats and pockets it can also be used as a border design.

BORDER DESIGN

• Sew seams in usual manner and press.

• Mark stitching lines on fabric where

desired.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Arrow Stitch/

Stitch Selection: Bunting Stitch/Privet

Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

• Center stitching line under presser foot

and sew.

• Trim thread ends close to fabric.

;..,. -- .,-.- ..-:

Special Purpose (J)

General Purpose (A)

WIZARD STITCH _ /RANDOM RIC-RAC STITCH

These stitches can be used for appliqueing, joining patchwork or forming decorative

hems on bed and table linens.

HEMSTITCHING

,_ • Fold a double hem of desired width and

\ __- baste.

\ • Mark a guideline for hemstitching on

right side of fabric just above top of hem edge.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Wizard/RandomRic-Rac

StitchWidth: I!1 1;

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Stitch Length: ° ....

Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Adjust balance, if necessary

• Place work, right side up with hem facing, right, under presser foot.

• Lower presser foot and stitch along

guideline.

• Be sure stitches on left side of line fall

over hem edge (into single thickness of fabric) and stitches on right side fall

into double fold of hem.

STRETCH OVEREDGE STITCH

With this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for finishing seams, hems and facings requiring stretch.

OVEREDGE SEAM

• Trim seam edge 1/4" (6mm) from position you wish your seam.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Stretch Overedge

Stitch

Stitch Width: Ill

Stitch Length: ° ' ' ' ' Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Adjust balance, if necessary

• Position trimmed seam under presser foot, as shown.

• Straight stitches should fall on seam line; zig-zag stitches should fall over seam edge.

• On 8 stitch machine you may create a straight stretch stitch, as shown on page

28, by setting stitch width to the left.

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RIC-RAC _ /STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching.

TOPS TI TCHING

• Sew seams in usual manner and press.

• For topstitching hard-to-reach areas, convert machine to free arm sewing.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch

Stitch Width: [1 | I! { _

Stitch Length: _---'.--.'--.'--.''

Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Adjust balance, if necessary

• Place garment right side up, under foot.

• Slowly topstitch desired areas.

• Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie

and trim.

• To create a straight stretch stitch, set stitch width to the left and stitch

ROAD RUNNER STITCH

Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams.

length to #4.

III

/FAGOTING STITCH

This is an open, lacy stitch used to join two pieces of fabrics.

• Fold under press.

Baste the edges 118" (3mm) apart onto

a sheet of tissue paper for support. Position center of work under center of

presser foot.

edges to be joined and

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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Road Runner Stitch

Fagoting Stitch

Stitch Width:

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Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

Adjust balance, if necessary

• As you sew, the needle should make a stitch first in one fabric strip, and then

in the other.

• After stitching is completed, remove

tissue and basting.

Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A)

HONEYCOMB STITCH

Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics.

SMOCKING

Smocking is decorative stitching across evenly spaced gathers of fabric.

To Gather Fabric:

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Straight Stitch

Stitch Width:

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Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A)

• 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:

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Honeycomb Stitch Stitch Width: Ill _ ]_

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Stitch Length: ..0.,...,..'..-4, Adjust balance, if necessary

• Sew between ;ows of straight stitches.

• Pull out straight stitches when comlQleted.

SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH _ /SEAGULL STITCH /YTY#7

With these stitches you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for edging and appliqueing.

EDGING

Add a delicate touch [o your sewing while finishing and reinforcing your edges.

• Sew seams in usual manner and press. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Slant Overedge Stitch,

Seagull Stitch

Stitch Width: IIIII Stitch Length: .t..------4,

Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Adjust balance, if necessary

• Place edge of garment, right side up, under presser foot.

• Bulk of garment should be to the left.

• As you stitch, needle should go over right edge of fabric, as shown.

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SECTION 5 FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING

Your machine makes buttonholes in four easy steps.

• You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle.

• Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric.

• Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.

• When making buttonholes on hard-to-reach areas convert machine bed to free arm sewing.

• Mark buttonhole position on fabric as indicated in pattern.

• When sewing delicate fabrics, place a piece of paper over the fabric when positioning the garment. Lower the presser foot and slip the paper out from under the foot. This

will prevent the teeth on the underside of the foot from picking and pulling the fabric.

3/'

Recommended Settings

Stitch Selection: Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

Buttonhole Stitch

[Jill

_..-____.L-'.,

Buttonhole (L)

General Purpose (A)

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Step 1

• Raise presser foot.

• Place fabric under foot.

• Center a red guideline (1) of foot around beginning line of buttonhole.

• Select Buttonhole Stitch :,

• Position needle in fabric _ point (2).

• Lower the foot and make sure the sliding portion of the foot is all the way forward.

Make 4 or5 stitches ending at point (3).

• Raise needle.

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Step 2

• Select Buttonhole Stitch

• Stitch down to point (4).

• Raise needle.

t 5

Step 3

Select Buttonhole Stitch

• Make four or five stitches, ending at point (5).

• Raise needle.

Step 4

Select Buttonhole Stitch ]1

• Stitch up to point (6).

• Raise needle.

• Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine.

• Clip thread ends.

• Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a seam ripper or small, sharp scissors.

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ADJUSTING BALANCE OF

BUTTONHOLE

If the two stitching sides of your button- hole are unequal, turn the stitch balance

ring (7), located behind the selector dial.

On some heavy weight fabrics an adjustment might be necessary.

• If the right side of stitching is too open turn stitch balance ring slightly to the

right until both sides are equal.

• If the left side of stitching is too open turn stitch balance ring slightly to the

left until both sides are equal.

SECTION 6 ADDITIONAL STITCH FUNCTIONS

SEWING ON BUTTONS

Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zig-zag stitch.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch

III

Stitch Width: I! | _ Stitch Length: 0

Foot: General Purpose (B) or

Button Sewing (H)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Align both holes of the button with the slot of the foot and place the left hole of the button just below the needle point.

Lower the foot and turn hand wheel until the needle point comes just above the

right hole of the button.

Take 6-12 stitches. Remove garment from machine. Pull thread to underside

of garment and knot.

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ATTACHING BUTTON SEWING FOOT (H) (Optional Accessory)

• Attach Feed Cover (F).

• Raise presser foot lifter. Remove presser foot with shank, place button sewing foot

(H). (See page 10.)

• The space between the holes in the button determines stitch width setting.

• Before you can attach a button, the bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the feed cover (F).

2. Turn hand wheel toward you, lowering needle into either hole of button.

3. Continue turning hand wheel until

needle rises and moves over the other hole of button. Adjust width if neces-

sary.

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4. Lower needle into hole.

• Run machine slowly making 6 or more stitches to attach button.

• Remove work from machine, leaving 4" (10cm) of thread.

• To secure stitching, pull thread ends to inside of garment and knot close to

fabric.

DARNING

You may mend worn or torn area easily when you follow with procedure suggested below.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: II I _

Stitch Length: .°..--'.--.'--'.-4,

Foot: Special Purpose (J) or

Darning and Embroidery (H)

Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

Attach Feed Cover (F)

• If area to be darned is open, baste an underlay in place.

• Place area to be darned under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and

start stitching• Alternately drawing the fabric toward you and gently pulling

away from you until area is filled with parallel lines of stitching.

• For additional strength, cover area with crosswise lines of stitching.

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ATTACHING DARNING AND EMBROI- DERY FOOT (G) (Optional Accessory)

This foot permits better control of fabrics.

• Raise needle.

Remove presser foot with shank.

Guide Darning and Embroidery Foot (G) 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.

Attach

Place under

Stitch, guiding fabric back and forth, until entire area is filled in.

Feed Cover (F).

area to be darned, right side up, presser foot; lower foot.

SATIN STITCHING

Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Stitch Width:

Stitch Length:

Foot: Needle Plate:

Zig-Zag Stitch

Illl!

II |

o i 2 _ •

.- - -.--.- ---- -T. I

Special Purpose (d)

General Purpose (A)

• Practice to get desire stitch appearance. Adjust thread tension. (See page 17.)

• Satin stitching requires less tension than straight stitching or open zig-zag

stitching.

FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY

In free motion embroidery you sew without a presser foot, and control the fabric with an embroidery hoop.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch or

Zig-Zag

StitchWidth: Ill I I

II I

Stitch Length: t--'--L_-'. '

Foot: Remove foot with shank Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)

• Attach Feed Cover (F).

• Be sure to lower presser foot lifter.

• When embroidering, as shown, Lengthen stitches by moving the hoop

faster or slower.

NOTE: The OPTIONAL Darning and Embroidery Foot (G) may be used to help control fabric.

Very simplestraightline monogramscanbe made with the plain zig-zagstitch.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

Zig-Zag Stitch

IIIII

II I.

o I z _ 4

*.-=-,-- ,- -:- -"t I

Special Purpose (d)

General Purpose (A)

• Lightly trace letter on right side of fabric .

• Center tracing under needle.

• Stitch entire outline, leaving needle in

fabric when turning.

• Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie and trim.

APPLIQUES

Applique adds motif to clothes and household linens. You can buy motifs or design by yourself.

• Cut out design. Position the design, baste it to the fabric.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: Foot:

Needle Plate:

Zig-Zag Stitch

Ill;11

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.'...'.___,..._,,

Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A)

• Stitch, following the outline. This will produce smooth overedged finish.

SECTION 7 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 and remove bobbin.

• To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate must be removed first.

• Lift needle plate (1) from right corner and slide out from under foot.

TO REMOVE BOBBIN CASE

• With a small screwdriver, turn lever (2) back as far as it will go.

• Lift out bobbin case.

TO REPLACE THE BOBBIN CASE

• Guide forked end (3) of bobbin case under feed (4).

• Draw rim of bobbin case under position plate (5).

• Turn lever (2) toward you, locking bobbin case in place.

NOTE: After locking case in place, be sure it is not tight., but can move slightly.

• To replace needle plate, slide it under pin (6) and push it to the left.

• Press needle plate down in place.

• Insert bobbin and close slide plate.

REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB

CAUTION:

• 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.

• This machine is designed to use 15-watt maximum light bulb.

To change the light bulb, the face plate

must first be removed.

\\\

• Loosen and remove screw (1).

• Slide face plate down and away from machine.

TO REMOVE THE LIGHT BULB

• Push bulb up into socket (2) and turn

to the left to unlock bulb pins.

• Pull bulb down and out of socket.

TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB

• Push new bulb up into socket and turn

to the right until pins lock into position.

• Reposition face plate by sliding top edge of plate under edge of top cover.

• Line up screw hole in plate with screw hole in machine.

Insert screw and tighten. 41

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. How often you clean it depends on

how often you use it.

• Using the lint brush, remove lint or dust from:

--presser bar

--needle bar mbobbin case (if there is a lot of lint in this

area, remove the bobbin case for cleaning)

--machine surface (if necessary, dampen

a soft cloth and use a mild soap to clean the surface)

• Remove needle plate as instructed and clean exposed area with a lint brush.

BEFORE STORING YOUR MACHINE

• To disconnect, turn all controls to off ("O")position, then remove

plug from outlet.

• Unplug foot controller from machine.

• Lower presser foot lifter.

• Turn handwheel to lower needle bar to the lowest position.

• Place your machine out of reach of children in safe, dry location.

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?

Needle Moves But Stitch

Is Not Formed

Is needle defective? Is needlefully 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?

Lower Thread Breaks

Is bobbin correctly wound? Is bobbin correctly inserted in to

bobbin case?

Is bobbin case correctly threaded?

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 Properly Under Presser Foot

Is presser foot correctly attached to machine?

Is presser foot lowered? Is stitch length correctly set?

Bobbin Winding Difficulties

Is thread unwinding freely from spool? Is bobbin winder engaged?

Is thread end securely held at start of wind?

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?

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.

Needles

Fabric

Delicate-tulle,chiffon, fine lace, organza

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, coatings,drapery,vinyl, deep-pile fabrics

Thread

Fine mercerized cotton

fine synthetic thread

50 mercerized cotton-silk

fine synthetic thread

50 mercerized cotton-

60 cotton

synthetic thread

Heavy-duty mercerized cotton

40 to60 cotton-Syntheticthread

Type

Style 2020

Size

9/70

11/80

14190

16/100

Heavy. overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery

fabrics, canvas

All Weights - decorative topstitching

Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics -

polyesterdoubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, cire,pannevelvet,bondedfabrics,raschel

Leather-suede, kidskin lined leathers

** Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.

Heavy-duty mercerized cotton

24 to 40cotton-Syntheticthread

Buttonhole twist**

Synthetic thread-

50 mercerized cotton-

Silk

50 mercerized cotton

Synthetic thread-Silk

Style 2020

Style 2045

Ball Point

Style 2032

18/100

16/100 18/100

14/90

11/80 14/90

16/100

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center.

1(N)

1. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam allowance even.

2. Blindstitch Presser Foot (K), helps

guide fabric for nearly invisible blma- stitch hems.

(H)

3. Button Sewing Foot (H), holds buttons

4(G)

securely for fastening.

4. Darning and Embroidery Foot (G), is recommended for free motion work,

such as embroidery, monogramming and decorative designs.

(R)

9 (P)

5. Even Feed Foot (M), is used for sewing hard to feed pile, stretch and bonded

fabrics. Also excellent for plaids, stripes

and topstitching.

6. Overedge F6ot, use with Overedge

Stretch Stitch for seams in stretch fabrics.

7. Seam Ripper, used to pick and cut threads quickly and neatly.

8. Twin Needle and Spool Pin (R), are used for decorative twin needle (2

threads) stitching on woven and knit fabrics.

9. Needle Threader (P), assists in threading machine needle.

10. Rolled Hemmer Foot is used to stitch a narrow hem in a single operation.

11. Straight Stitch Presser Foot (D), and Needle Plate (C), are used when straight

stitching light-weight fabrics.

INDEX

Accessories ..................................... 6,46

Applique ............................................. 39

Balance ......................................... 21,34

Basting ............................................... 18

Blindstitch Hems ................................ 24

Blindstitch Presser Foot ................ 25,46

Bobbin .................................................. 6

Winding A ..................................... 11

Bobbin Case ...................................... 40

Threading ..................................... 14

Removing. .................................... 40

Cleaning ....................................... 42

Border Design .................................... 29

Button, Sewing on .............................. 35

Button Sewing Foot ...................... 35,46

Buttonhole Attachment ................... 6,33

Buttonholing, 4-step ........................... 33

Caring for Your Machine .......... 40,41,42

Cleaning the Machine ........................ 42

Connecting the Machine ...................... 7

Corners, Turning Square .................... 19

Darning .............................................. 37

Darning and Embroidery Foot ...... 37,46

Edging ................................................ 32

Embroidery, Free Motion .................... 38

Fabrics ............................................... 44

Placing Under Foot ...................... 18

Fagoting ............................................. 28

Feed Cover ........................................ 35

Attaching Feed Cover .................. 10

Free-Arm Sewing ................................. 8

Hemstitching ................................. 24,30

Lace Trim ........................................... 28

Light Bulb ........................................... 41

Replacing ..................................... 41

Lint Brush ........................................ 6,42

Monogramming .................................. 39

Needles ................................................ 6

Selecting ....................................... 44

Changing ........................................ 8

Needle Plate ........................................ 6

Changing ...................................... 40

Straight Stitch Needle Plate .... 16,46

Needle Threader ................................ 46

Operating the Machine ........................ 7

Pattern Selecting ................................ 16

Performance Checklist ....................... 43

Personal Notes .................................. 47

Presser Feet ........................................ 6

Changing .............................. 9,10,37

General Purpose ............................ 6

Special Purpose ............................. 6

Straight Stitch ............................ 6,16

Presser Foot Lifter ............................. 18

Presser Foot With Shank ................... 10

Principal Parts ................................... 4,5

Reverse Stitching ............................... 18

Satin Stitching .................................... 38

Seams:

Curved .......................................... 19

Finishes ................................... 23,30

Keeping Straight ........................... 19

Overedge Seam ...................... 27,30

Sewing a Seam ............................ 18

Seam Guide .................................. 20,46

Smocking ........................................... 32

Special Stitches ................................. 21

Spool Caps ............................... 16,11,12

Stitch Patterns:

Arrow Stitch .................................. 29

Blind Stitch ................................... 24

Bunting Stitch ............................... 29

Chinese Dynasty Stitch ................ 29

Crescent Stitch ............................. 29

Fagoting Stitch ............................. 31

Honeycomb Stitch ........................ 32

"M" Stitch ...................................... 28

Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag ...................... 28

Privet Stitch .................................. 29

Random Ric-Rac Stitch ................ 30

Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch .... 31

Road Runner Stitch ...................... 31

SandCastle Stitch ......................... 28

Seagull Stitch ............................... 32

Slant Overedge Stitch .................. 32

Solid Scallop Stitch ...................... 29

Straight Stitch ............................... 16

Stretch Overedge Stitch ............... 30

Wizard Stitch .... ............................ 30

Zig-Zag Stitch ............................... 23

Stitch Length ................................. 17,21

Stitch Width ........................................ 17

Tears, Mending .................................. 28

Tension .......................................... 17,21

Thread ................................................ 44

Thread the Machine ........................... 12

Topstitching ........................................ 31

Zipper Foot ...................................... 6,20

Zipper, Insert A ................................... 20

Pieza No. 137862-001 (R:03) ENG.

ADDEND UM INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

24 PATTERN SPECIAL MODEL SEWING MACHINE

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SINGER

Use w/137595001

Part No. 137685-001

Your machine is a special model with a deluxe 1-step buttonholing system. electronic speed control and new style pattern stitches.

Basic use of your machine is covered in the standard operators manual while

use of the buttonhole foot and different stitch patterns is covered in this addendum.

ACCESSORY

One-Step Buttonhole Attachment (L),

used to stitch a complete buttonhole in one single step.

ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLING

• Your machine automatically makes a buttonhole to the size oF your I:l_t_n _lo_ !1,1.6_

step. You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle.

• Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric.

• Be sure bobbin contains enough thread.

• When making buttonholes on hard-to-

reach areas, convert machine bed to

free arm sewing.

• Mark buttonhole position on fabric as

indicated in pattern.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Stitch Width:

Stitch Length: .

Foot:

Needle Plate:

Buttonhole Stitch

= 1;

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Buttonhole Attachment (L)

General Purpose (A)

Fastening the Buttonhole Attachment

• Remove-presser foot from shank.

• Place buttonhole attachment behind shank and guide it forward.

• Center pin (1) in attachment under

shank, and lower presser foot lifter.

• Press presser foot screw down firmly

until shank snaps into place:

Setting the Length of Buttonhole

• Open button clamp (2) and place but-

ton on carrier (3).

• Slide clamp (2) back to hold button in place.

• Raise foot lifter and draw needle thread (A) and bobbin thread (B) between upper (4) and lower (5) plates of button attach-

ment, and to the back of machine.

• Place fabric between upper and lower plates.

• Center 3 red guidelines (6) of attach- ment around beginning line of button-

hole. Lower presser foot lifter.

Push foot from back of button carrier (7) toward you to insure proper button-

hole length.

• Pull buttonholelever(8), located under sewing light, straight down as far as it

will go.

• Pressit towardyou.

• Start running the machine.

• The entire buttonhole will be stitched

in one operation.

• Stopsewingwhenmachinebeginsover- lapping starting stitches.

• Raisefoot lifter and remove work from

machine;clip thread ends; cut button- hole opening with scissors or seam

ripper.

• (Adjust width and balance of test

buttonhole,if necessary.)

• Press buttonhole lever toward you for

each buttonhole to be sewn.

• When all buttonholes are completed,

push buttonhole lever (8) back up into machine.

• Toremovebuttonholeattachment,raise: presser foot lifter and press down on

bothsidesof buttoncarriernear shank,

and slide off machine.

ADJUSTING WIDTH OF

BUTTONHOLE OPENING

If the width of the buttonhole opening is

too narrow or too wide, it can be adjusted

by the stitch width lever.

• Widen the buttonhole opening by mov- ing the stitch width lever slightly left.

• Narrow the buttonhole opening by mov- ing the stitch width lever slightly right.

ADJUSTING BALANCE OF

BUTTONHOLE

If the two stitching sides of your button- hole are unequal, turn stitch balance ring

(9) behind pattern selector dial.

• If the right side of stitching is too open (10), turn stitch balance ring slightly left.

• If the left side of stitching is too open (11), turn stitch balance ring slightly

right.

LICATIONS

STITCH LENGTH

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STITCH WIDTH

PRESSER FOOT

REQUIRES BALANCING

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NEW STYLE PATTERNS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AND AP,

Please note, these patterns take the place of the following standard patterns:

PATTERN

Kite Tail

Flag

Satin Bead

APPLICATIONS

Borders, edges, smocking and embroidering.

Decorative stitching

Decorative stitches for borders

Boomerang

Lady Bug

Fk_J-k

Rampart Stitch

AZ22S

Turkish Stitch

and smocking

Sewing over filler cord, narrow _- ribbon, elastic, yarn or thread. \_

Appliqueing, joining patchwork,

hemstitching and drawn-thread

work on plain weave fabric.

Crown

Borders, embroidery and smocking.

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