Singer C440, C440Q Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

C440

C440Q

ImportantSafetyInstructions

This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL 1594.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep these instructions conveniently near the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this

sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

WARNING

 Toreducetheriskofburns,re,electricshock,orinjurytopersons:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

• Never operate this sewing 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose fabric.

• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine

needle.

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

• Do not use bent needles.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.

• Wear safety glasses.

• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as

threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot, etc.

• 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.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control.

• Do not use the machine if it is wet.

• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service

agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.

See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ImportantSafetyInstructions

FOR EUROPE ONLY:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 70db.

The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd.

FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE:

This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine. The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 70db.

The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground 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 qualied 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’.

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

TableofContents

WELCOME

Welcome to the SINGER® family and CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a brand new SINGER® sewing machine!

The SINGER® brand has stood for quality in sewing for over 160 years. We design our

machines for sewists of all skill levels so that the joy of sewing, creating, do-it-yourself, crafting and more can be enjoyed by all. It is important to us that you have the easiest and most successful sewing experience. We have provided an instruction manual with easyto-understand graphics and step-by-step instructions. Additional assistance, by region, may be found on the web at www.singer.com.

We’re ready to help and hope that you enjoy your SINGER® sewing machine. Happy Sewing!

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

MainParts ..................................................... 6

Accessories .................................................. 7

RemovableStorageCompartment .......................... 8

To Open the Accessory Tray .............................................. 8

To Remove/Attach the Removable Storage Compartment 8

ChangingthePresserFoot ...................................... 8

Removing the Presser Foot Holder ................................... 8

Needles .......................................................... 9

RemovingandInsertingtheNeedle ........................ 9

Fabric,ThreadandNeedleChart ............................. 9

SettingUptheMachine .............................. 10

Unpacking ................................................................ 10

ElectricalConnection .............................................. 10

Foot Control ............................................................. 10

MachineControlFunctions .....................................11

Tack Button with LED Indicator .........................................11

Needle Stop Position Up/Down Button with LED Indicator...11

Speed Control Button .......................................................11

Thread Cutter Button with LED Indicator ..........................11

Start/Stop Button ..............................................................11

Reverse Button .................................................................11

Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................... 12

Thread Cutter ................................................................... 12

Presser Foot Pressure Dial .............................................. 12

Lid ................................................................................... 12

Handwheel ....................................................................... 12

Raise/Lower Feed Teeth .................................................. 12

Mounting Machine in Sewing Cabinet ............................. 12

SewingPreparation ................................... 13

TouchPanelLCD ..................................................... 13

Home Screen ................................................................... 13

Home Button .................................................................... 13

SewingMode ........................................................... 13

Stitch Information ............................................................. 13

SelectingaStitch .................................................... 14

StitchPatternOptions............................................. 14

Stitch Width/Needle Position ........................................... 14

Stitch Length/Density ....................................................... 14

Width Mirroring ................................................................ 14

Length Mirroring ............................................................... 14

Elongation ........................................................................ 14

MachineSettings ..................................................... 15

Setting Button .................................................................. 15

Thread Tension ................................................................ 15

Twin Needle ..................................................................... 16

Audible Beep ................................................................... 16

Screen Contrast ............................................................... 16

Calibrate Screen .............................................................. 16

Software Version .............................................................. 16

ThreadingtheMachine .............................. 17

PreparingtheBobbin .............................................. 17

Bobbin Winding ................................................................ 17

Inserting the Bobbin ......................................................... 18

ThreadingtheNeedle .............................................. 19

Preparing to Thread Machine .......................................... 19

Setting Spool of Thread on Spool Pin .............................. 19

Threading the Upper Thread............................................ 19

Threading the Needle Eye ............................................... 20

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread........................................ 20

TableofContents

SEWING

StartingtoSew ........................................... 21

WheretoUseEachStitch ....................................... 21

StartingtoSew ........................................................ 22

Start and End of Seam .................................................... 22

Reverse Stitching ............................................................. 22

Tack Stitch ....................................................................... 23

Turning Corners ............................................................... 23

Sewing Heavy Fabric ....................................................... 23

Sewing Overlapped Areas .............................................. 23

Width of Seam Allowance ................................................ 23

Sewing ......................................................... 24

StraightStitchSewing ............................................ 24

Straight Stitch .................................................................. 24

Straight Stitch with Auto-lock Stitch ................................. 24

ZigzagStitchSewing............................................... 24

Satin Stitching .................................................................. 25

BlindHemStitching ................................................ 25

Overcasting-Overlocking ........................................ 26

Using the Overcasting Foot ............................................. 26

Using the All-Purpose Foot .............................................. 26

CrazyPatch .............................................................. 27

StretchStitchSewing ............................................. 27

Multi-StitchZigzag................................................... 27

Basting ..................................................................... 28

SewingonButtons .................................................. 28

InsertingZippers ..................................................... 30

Centered Insertion ........................................................... 30

Lapped Insertion .............................................................. 30

To Stitch around the Zipper Tab ....................................... 31

Quilting ..................................................................... 31

Joining the Pieces of Fabric ............................................. 31

Quilting ............................................................................. 31

Hand Look Quilting Stitch ................................................ 32

AutomaticBar-TackandDarning ........................... 32

ButtonholeSewing .................................................. 33

Bound Buttonhole ................................................... 35

Eyelet ....................................................................... 36

ContinuousDecorativePattern .............................. 37

Applique ................................................................... 37

FreeArmSewing ..................................................... 37

TwinNeedleSewing ................................................ 38

SEQUENCING

Sequencing ................................................. 39

SequenceSewing .................................................... 39

Selecting Stitch Patterns .................................................. 39

Selecting Letter Stitches .................................................. 39

Shifting the Cursor (Highlight) .......................................... 40

Checking Selected Patterns and Letters ......................... 40

Inserting Pattern or Letter ................................................ 40

Deleting Pattern or Letter ................................................. 40

Adjusting Each Pattern or Letter in a Sequence .............. 41

How to Edit a Letter in a Sequence ................................. 41

Saving Sequence ............................................................. 41

Sew the Sequence ........................................................... 42

Single Sequence Mode .................................................... 42

Sewing Sequence from the Beginning ............................. 42

POP-UP MESSAGES

Pop-upMessages ....................................... 43

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance ................................................ 44

Cleaning ................................................................... 44

Bobbin Holder .................................................................. 44

Hook Race and Feed Teeth ............................................. 44

HelpfulHints ............................................... 45

TechnicalSpecication .............................. 46

POP-UP MESSAGES SETTING UP THE MACHINESEWINGSEQUENCINGMAINTENANCE

MainParts

1. Face plate

2. Presser foot pressure dial

3. Lid

4. Thread take-up lever (inside)

5. Presser foot lifter

6. Touch panel LCD

7. Handwheel

8. Removable storage compartment

9. LED lights

10. Direct selection buttons

11. Tack button with LED indicator

12. Needle stop position up/down button with LED indicator

13.Speed - button

14. Speed + button

15. Thread cutter button with LED indicator

16. Start/stop button

17. Reverse button

18. Power switch

19. Connector for power cord

20. Connector for foot control

21. Thread cutter

22. Buttonhole lever

23. Thread guide

24. Needle threader lever

25. Presser foot release lever

26. Presser foot screw

27. Presser foot holder

28. Presser foot

29. Feed teeth

30. Needle clamp screw

31. Needle thread guide

32. Needle

33. Needle plate

34. Bobbin cover

35. Bobbin cover latch

36. Hole for auxiliary spool pin

37. Stitch pattern chart

38. Thread guide

39. Thread guide

40. Bobbin winding tension disk

41. Spool pin

42. Bobbin winder stop

43. Bobbin winder spindle

44. Bobbin winder thread cutter

45. Handle

46. Feed teeth lever

2 1 3 4 5 6

9 8

24 25 26

27 28

33 34

45 46

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

Accessories

Accessories are stored in the removable storage compartment.

1. Needle pack

2. 5 SINGER® Class 15 Bobbins (transparent) (one in the machine when delivered)

3. Seam ripper

4. Brush

5. Screwdriver

6. Auxiliary spool pin

7. Felt pads

8. Screwdriver for needle plate

9. Spool cap, large

10. Spool cap, small

11. All-Purpose Foot (A) (on the machine when delivered)

12. Satin Foot (B)

13. Overcasting Foot (C)

14. Blind Hem Foot (D)

15. Zipper Foot (E)

16. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Underplate

17. Straight Stitch / Patchwork Foot (G)

18. Button Sewing Foot (M)

19. Open Toe Foot (N)

20. Edge/quilting guide

21. Thread net

22. Foot control

23. Power cord

7 8

12 13 14 15

2 3

5 6

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22 23

17 18 19

REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT

ToOpentheAccessoryTray

The accessories are stored in the tray of the removable storage compartment. To open the tray, reach under the removable storage compartment, then pull the lever located under the removable storage compartment, while resting your thumb on the top edge.

ToRemove/AttachtheRemovableStorage Compartment

Hold left side of the removable storage compartment and pull

to the left (DO NOT pull the lever for the accessory tray).

To attach, slide the removable storage compartment to the right.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

For safety, turn off the power switch before changing the presser foot.

The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch

or technique you sew. Information on sewing and sewing techniques begins on page 21.

1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its

highest position.

2. Raise the presser foot lifter.

Accessories

3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the presser foot release lever toward you.

4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the slot in presser foot holder.

5. Lower the presser foot lifter and the presser foot will snap into place.

RemovingthePresserFootHolder

When attaching presser feet that have their own shank, or when cleaning the machine, you should remove the presser foot holder.

1. Remove the presser foot.

2. Loosen the presser foot screw and remove the presser foot holder.

3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it will go from bottom of presser bar.

4. Tighten the presser foot screw securely using the screwdriver.

NOTE: This sewing machine is a low shank model. When shopping for optional SINGER make sure they are designed for low shank models.

presser feet and accessories,

Needles

REMOVING AND INSERTING THE NEEDLE

Select a needle of the appropriate style and size for the

fabric to be sewn.

For safety, turn off the power switch before changing the

needle

1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its highest position.

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.

3. Remove the needle.

4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the at side to

the back and push it up as far as it will go.

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5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

NOTE: Do not use a bent or blunt needle (a). Place needle on

a at surface to check its straightness.

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn. SINGER® brand needles are recommended for this

machine.

TypeofFabric ThreadSize NeedleType NeedleSize

Light weight - thin georgette,

organdy, voile, taffeta, silk,

etc.

Medium weight - gingham,

pique, linen, cotton, satin, thin

corduroy, velvet

Heavy weight - gabardine,

tweed, denim, corduroy

Stretch - double knit, tricot,

spandex, jersey

Sweatshirt, Swim-wear,

Double knit, Sweater knit

Lightweight Leather

All-purpose polyester, ne

cotton, silk

All-purpose polyester, ne

cotton, machine quilting

All-purpose polyester, heavy

duty, topstitching thread

All-purpose polyester

All-purpose polyester, heavy

duty, topstitching thread

SINGER

Style 2000 or

2020 9/70-11/80

Style 2000 or

2020

Style 2000 or

2020

Style 2001 or

2045

Style 2001 or

2045

2032 Leather 14/90 - 16/100

Needle for knit or stretch fabrics

11/80-14/90

14/90-16/100

11/80-14/90

14/90

UNPACKING

1. Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift your machine

out of the box and remove the outer packaging.

2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

1. Place machine on stable surface.

2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the power cord connector.

3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

4. Turn on the power switch.

5. The LED lights will light up when the switch is turned on

(symbol I).

6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position

(symbol O), then remove plug from outlet.

SettingUptheMachine

FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA USERS: POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION

This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do

not modify the plug in any way.

FOOT CONTROL

Use only foot control provided with this machine. (type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd)

The foot control is operated by your foot. The foot control permits the starting and stopping of the machine, as well as sewing speed.

1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)

2. Push foot control plug into the connector on machine.

3. Place foot control at your feet.

4. Turn on the power switch.

SettingUptheMachine

5. The LED lights will light up when switch is turned on.

6. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine will sew. The machine will stop when foot control is released.

PACK AWAY AFTER SEWING

1. Switch the main switch off.

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.

3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.

4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray

on to the machine around the free arm.

5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.

MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

TackButtonwithLEDIndicator(A)

Press the tack button while sewing and your machine sews a few tack stitches and stops automatically. When pressed while not sewing, machine will sew a tack and stop automatically at the beginning of next sewing. The LED indicator will be lit until tack stitch has completed.

NeedleStopPositionUp/DownButtonwith LEDIndicator(B)

Press this button to move the needle up or down. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. When needle position is set to down, the LED indicator will be lit. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.

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SpeedControlButton(C,D)

The speed control buttons allow you to incrementally increase

or decrease the sewing speed. When either button (C or D)

is pressed, a pop-up message appears showing the range of speed settings available.

NOTE: When the foot control is connected, these buttons decrease and increase the speed limit.

ThreadCutterButtonwithLEDIndicator(E)

Press this button after sewing to cut the upper and bobbin threads. The LED will turn on and cut both threads automatically. To cut before the needle moves to the start position of the next stitch,

press the thread cutter button while sewing. The LEDs (A & E)

will be lit and the machine will cut the threads after the stitch or

sequence has completed.

Donotpressthisbuttonwhenthereisnofabricunderthe

•

presserfootornoneedtocutthethreads.Thethreadmay tangle,resultingindamage.

• Donotusethisbuttonwhencuttingthreadthickerthan

#30,nylonthreadorotherspecialitythreads.Inthis case,usethethreadcutter(I). Donotusethethreadcutterbuttonwhensewingwitha

•

twinneedleorahemstitching(wing)needle.

Start/StopButton(F)

The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.

ReverseButton(G)

The machine will sew in reverse while this button is pressed. When released, machine will sew forward.

PresserFootLifter(H)

The presser foot is lowered or raised with the presser foot lifter. If you are sewing on thick fabric or several layers of fabric, the presser foot can be raised higher to make it easier to place the fabric underneath the presser foot.

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NOTE: Machine will not start when the presser foot is raised (except for bobbin winding).

ThreadCutter(I)

Use this cutter if the thread cutter button is not used.

1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads backward after sewing.

2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back to front.

3. Pull the thread tails to cut the threads.

PresserFootPressureDial(J)

The correct presser foot pressure allows fabrics to feed properly while sewing. The setting of the presser foot pressure is determined mainly by the type and weight of the fabric being sewn. For lightweight fabrics such as sheers, batiste, voile, etc, the pressure is decreased. For heavyweight fabrics like denim or canvas, the pressure is increased. To increase the pressure, turn dial to 4 or 5. To decrease the pressure, turn dial to 1 or 2. For most fabrics, turn dial to N.

Lid(K)

To open the lid, lift up the front right side of the cover.

Handwheel(L)

By turning the handwheel, the needle will raise or lower. You should always turn the handwheel toward you.

Raise/LowerFeedTeeth(M)

The feed teeth are located under the needle plate, directly below the presser foot. Their function is to move the fabric forward when sewing. The feed teeth lever is located on the back of the sewing machine at the base of the free arm.

Slide the lever (M) to the right to raise the feed teeth for

ordinary sewing. The feed teeth will then raise when you begin to sew or turn the handwheel towards you one full revolution.

Slide the lever to the left to lower the feed teeth for sewing on

buttons or free motion sewing.

MountingMachineinSewingCabinet(N)

There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet. Align the

holes (indicated in the picture) with the corresponding holes in the cabinet base. Attach the machine with screws. (Screws not included)

SewingPreparation

TOUCH PANEL LCD

When you turn on the power, the touch panel LCD will display

the Home Screen.

NOTE: If the message shown here appears, this means the needle is not in correct position. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Then press the “✓” button.

Do not press the screen too hard and do not use sharp objects to touch it. Doing so can damage the screen.

Touch the screen with your nger only.

HomeScreen(A)

When you turn on the power, machine will display the Home

Screen (see below). Home Screen will display two buttons:

a. SewingModeButton

By pressing this button, you can select stitch patterns to

sew continuously. You can also select buttonholes.

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b.SequenceModeButton

By pressing this button, you can combine stitch patterns

and letters easily by selecting each pattern or letter.

Note: For sequence mode, see page 39.

HomeButton(B)

You can return to the Home Screen from any other view by

pressing the Home Button.

SEWING MODE

At the Home Screen, by pressing the Sewing Mode button, machine will select straight stitch rst. You can select and sew all stitch patterns indicated in the Direct Selection buttons and

the pattern chart located inside of the top cover.

StitchInformation

a. Stitch pattern

The shape of stitch pattern will change according to

the setting of stitch length, width, mirror/reverse and

elongation. b. Pattern number c. Recommended presser foot The presser foot shown in the illustration is recommended

for normal sewing. The presser foot recommendation may

change, depending on the stitch selected. Use of included

presser feet is described in this manual.

d. Stitch width/needle position e. Stitch length/density

b c

d e

SELECTING A STITCH

By pressing one of the Direct Selection buttons (0-9), you can

select that stitch number immediately.

Press two or three digits in quick succession to select a stitch

from 10 and up. If the stitch number does not exist, you will hear a beep and the last entered stitch number will remain selected.

STITCH PATTERN OPTIONS

Your machine will automatically select optimum settings for each stitch. You can make adjustments to every stitch as desired. Adjusted settings only affect the selected stitch and will be reset to default when another stitch is selected. Adjusted settings are not automatically saved when the machine is turned off.

a.StitchWidth/NeedlePosition

Increase or decrease the stitch width using + and -

buttons. For straight stitches, use + and - to move the

stitch position left or right.

Default settings are shown as in the illustration. When a

setting is changed, the numbers will be highlighted. When trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings, a warning sound will be heard.

b.StitchLength/Density

Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and -

buttons.

When sewing stitches from the Buttonhole or Elongation

category (stitches 16-29, 142-159), use the + and -

buttons to increase or decrease stitch density. This may be necessary depending on the type of thread being used.

When such a stitch is selected, the icon changes to show

that stitch density is active instead of stitch length.

c.WidthMirroring

By pressing the Width Mirror button, stitch will ip from left

to right.

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d.LengthMirroring

By pressing the Length Mirror button, stitch will ip from

top to bottom.

When mirroring is active, the button will be highlighted. If

mirroring is not available, a warning sound will be heard.

e.Elongation

Stitches in the Elongation category (stitches 142-159)

can be elongated. The entire stitch will be longer but the density will remain the same. Press the Alt button to show the elongation setting instead of density for satin stitches. The density changes to show an elongation symbol. Increase or decrease the elongation of the satin stitch

using the + and - buttons.

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MACHINE SETTINGS

SettingButton(A)

Before or during the sewing process, you can adjust the

settings by pressing the Setting button. The Setting Screen will appear.

This screen is scrolled by pressing the right side arrow buttons.

Pressing the Setting button again, machine will return to

previous screen.

NOTE: All settings except for thread tension will remain until you change them. Thread tension will return to pre-set when you change the pattern. Default settings will differ depending on the stitch selected.

ThreadTension(B)

For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the threads meet evenly between the two fabric layers. This machine sets the thread tension automatically when a pattern is selected. However, you can change the thread tension as follows.

To increase the upper thread tension, press the + button.

To decrease the upper thread tension, press the – button. If you change from pre-set, number will be highlighted.

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

You can start sewing while in this mode and change tension while sewing. To return to previous screen, stop sewing and

press the Setting button again. When another stitch pattern is

selected, thread tension will return to pre-set.

PresetThreadTension

Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximately in the middle of fabric.

UpperThreadTensionTooTight

If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the thread tension is too tight. Reduce the thread tension.

UpperThreadTensionTooLoose

If the upper thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, the thread tension is too loose. Increase the thread tension.

ThreadTensionforDecorativeStitching

Thread tension should be set to a slightly looser tension than that for straight stitch. The upper thread should appear slightly on the bottom side of your fabric, for example, when doing decorative sewing.

HelpfulHints

1. If your sewing appears as shown in the illustration (stitches

on the top side of the fabric are good, but the bottom side

looks very loopy), it is most likely that the upper thread

is not threaded correctly. Refer to page 19 for correct

threading.

2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is

still showing on the top side, check the bobbin to see if it

is set correctly. Refer to page 18 for information on correct

bobbin setting.

Twin Needle

Activate the twin needle program by pressing - or + buttons

to set the twin needle width. When a twin needle width is selected, the width of all stitches is limited to prevent needle breakage. To deactivate, press - button until number of twin needle width will disappear. In sewing mode, the twin needle icon will be shown. The setting is kept until you deactivate it.

See page 38 for more information about twin needle sewing.

POP-UP MESSAGES ABOUT TWIN NEEDLE

This pop-up message will appear when twin needle program is activated.

Check the needle and press the “✓” button to continue.

This message will appear when a stitch that cannot be used

with twin needle, is selected. Press the “✓” button and select

another pattern or deactivate the twin needle program.

SewingPreparation

This message will appear when stitch width is adjusted to the

limit. Press the “✓” button to continue.

AudibleBeep

You can turn off the audible beep by pressing this button. i. Audible beep is on. ii. Audible beep is off.

ScreenContrast

You can adjust the screen contrast. By pressing “+” or “–”

button, contrast will increase or decrease.

CalibrateScreen

If the icons on the screen, in relationship to where you touch the screen, seem misaligned, the screen may need calibrating, as follows:

1. Scroll down the Setting Screen, then press the calibrate

screen button.

2. Press the each “O” mark indicated on the screen 5 positions. (4 corners and center)

When calibration is completed, Setting Screen will appear

again.

NOTE: If calibration has not completed correctly, a popup message will appear. Press the “✓” button and retry the calibration.

SoftwareVersion

Software version of this sewing machine will be indicated at the

bottom of this screen.

(example)

ThreadingtheMachine

PREPARING THE BOBBIN

Be sure to use only SINGER® Class 15 bobbins (transparent)

in this machine.

1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove the bobbin cover.

2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

SettingSpoolofThreadonSpoolPin

See page 19.

BobbinWinding

1. Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to the guide from front opening.

2. Bring thread to the right and pass it through the thread guide from the back side. Pass thread under the bobbin winding tension disk in a clockwise direction, making sure it is placed snuggly under the disk.

3. Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place the bobbin on bobbin winder spindle.

4. Hold the end of the thread and push bobbin stopper to the right. When the bobbin winding screen appears, press the start/stop button on the screen to start winding.

5. After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop the machine by pressing the start/stop button on the screen.

6. Cut the thread next to the hole on top of the bobbin. None of the thread end should be left showing above the hole.

7. Start the machine again by pressing the start/stop button on screen. You can adjust winding speed by pressing “+” (faster) or “-” (slower) button on the screen.

8. When the bobbin is wound fully, the bobbin stopper will return to the left and stop winding automatically.

9. Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut thread with the thread cutter.

InsertingtheBobbin

1. Place bobbin into bobbin case, making sure the bobbin turns in a counter-clockwise direction.

2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding the bobbin lightly with your nger.

ThreadingtheMachine

3. Pull thread along the groove, up and around the top, to the left, then down.

Pull thread to the right to cut the thread.

4. Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tabs into the holes in

needle plate and push the right side of bobbin cover down until it clicks into place.

NOTE: This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread, see page 20. Be sure to use only SINGER® Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in this machine.

ThreadingtheMachine

SettingSpoolofThreadonSpoolPin

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the felt pad and the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool.

2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.

a. Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of spool. b. Use the small spool cap when using smaller thread

spools.

c. Set the thread net over the spool if thread unrolls too

easily or if the thread becomes caught or twisted in the thread guide.

NOTE: Thread spools come in a variety of styles and sizes. The thread spool cap should allow the thread to feed freely, yet hold the spool securely on the spool pin. Different thread spools can give different results, depending on the spool cap you place in front of the thread. If the thread is not feeding freely or it is getting caught behind the spool pin or in the

threading guides, try different sizes of spool cap to nd the one

that best suits the thread spool being used.

THREADING THE NEEDLE

PreparingtoThreadMachine

1. Raise the presser foot lifter.

2. Raise the needle to highest position by turning the handwheel toward you.

(Keep this position for threading the eye of the needle.)

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

NOTE: It is very important to raise the presser foot lifter before you thread the machine. Not doing so will likely result in poor stitch quality, or excessive thread loops on the underside of the fabric. Always raise the presser foot lifter before you begin threading the machine.

ThreadingtheUpperThread

1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread into the guide from front opening.

2. Bring thread backward and pass through the slit from right to left.

3. Bring thread to the left and pull thread down toward you along the slit.

4. Pull the thread around the U-turn, then bring it back up.

5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and bring thread back down again from right to left along the slit.

6. Pull thread downward along the slit.

7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side opening.

8. Place the thread through needle eye from front to back.

Refer to next page for instructions on how to use needle

threader.

ThreadingtheNeedleEye

Do not lower the threader lever while machine is operating.

NOTE: The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80, 14/90, and 16/100.

1. Lower the presser foot.

2. Check that the needle is raised to its highest position. If it is not, raise needle by turning the handwheel toward you.

3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread

guide (a) and pull toward the right.

4. Push the lever as far as it will go. The threader will turn and the hook pin will go through the needle eye.

5. Draw the thread into the guide, making sure it is under the hook pin.

6. Hold thread loosely and swing back the lever.

As the threader rotates back, the hook pin will pass

through the needle eye, forming a loop of thread.

ThreadingtheMachine

7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) through the needle

eye.

DrawingUptheBobbinThread

This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to start sewing with longer bobbin thread, draw up the bobbin thread as follows.

1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder as shown on page 18, but do not cut thread.

2. Raise the presser foot.

3. Hold upper thread loosely and turn handwheel toward you one complete revolution.

4. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a loop.

5. Place both the upper thread and the bobbin thread about

10 cm (4 inches) toward the back of presser foot.

6. Replace the bobbin cover. (See page 18)

StartingtoSew

WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH

Direct(0-9)

0. Straight stitch center needle position

• For top stitching, for basic sewing, zipper sewing, etc.

1. Zigzag stitch

• For overcasting, applique, etc.

2. Blind Hem

3. Overcasting

4. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch

5. Feather stitch

6. Straight stretch stitch

• Reinforcement straight stitch

7. Multiple stitch zigzag

• For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic sewing, mending

8. Elastic blind hem

9. Honeycomb stitch

Basic(10-17)

10. Straight stitch left needle position

• For top stitching, for basic sewing, etc.

11. Button sewing

12. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch center needle

position

13. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch left needle

position

14. Basting

15. Double zigzag stitch

16. Bar-tack

17. Darning

Buttonhole(18-30)

18. Bar-tack buttonhole (wide)

19. Bar-tack buttonhole (narrow)

20. Keyhole buttonhole

21. Keyhole buttonhole with cross bar

22. Tapered keyhole buttonhole

23. Round ended buttonhole (narrow)

24. Round ended buttonhole with cross bar

25. Round ended buttonhole (both ends rounded)

26. Decorative buttonhole

27. Stretch buttonhole

28. Heirloom buttonhole

29. Bound buttonhole

30. Eyelet

Stretch(31-37)

31. Stem stitch for stretch fabrics

32.-37. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch

Decorative(38-128)

39. Ric rac stitch

40. Double ric rac stitch

43. Thorn stitch

Satin(129-141) Elongation(142-159) Quilt(160-176)

160. Hand-look quilting stitch

Heirloom(177-199)

LetterStitchPatterns

Sequence sewing (See page 39)

SEWING

STARTING TO SEW

Select the straight stitch center needle position. (No. 0)

StartandEndofSeam

1. Check the presser foot (All-Purpose Foot).

Refer to page 8 for changing the presser foot.

2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.

3. Hold the threads at the back. Press the Start/Stop button

or step on the foot control pedal to start sewing.

Continue to hold the thread tails for the rst few stitches,

then release them.

Lightly guide the fabric while sewing.

You can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the Speed

Control buttons or the foot control. The buttons are used to

set the speed when using Start/Stop button and also sets

the top speed when using foot control.

4. When you reach end of seam, press the Start/Stop button

to stop sewing or release the foot control pedal.

5. Press the Thread Cutter button.

6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric.

StartingToSew

• DonotpresstheThreadCutterbuttonwhenthereis nofabricunderthepresserfootornoneedtocutthe threads.Thethreadmaytangle,resultingindamage.

• DonotusetheThreadCutterbuttonwhencutting threadthickerthan#30,nylonthreadorotherspecialty threads.Inthiscase,usethethreadcutterlocatedon theleftsideofthemachine.(Seepage12)

• DonotusetheThreadCutterbuttonwhensewingwith atwinneedleorahemstitching(wing)needle.

ReverseStitching

Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams.

1. Start sewing 4-5 stitches.

2. Press and hold the Reverse button to sew reverse stitch until start point.

3. Release the Reverse button and sew forward until reach the end of seam.

4. Press and hold Reverse button and sew 4-5 reverse stitches.

5. Release Reverse button and sew until end of seam.

6. Stop sewing.

NOTE: Stitch patterns No. 12 and No. 13 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 24 for information on how to sew these stitches.

StartingToSew

TackStitch

You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and end of the stitch.

1. Press the Tack button. LED light will be turned on.

2. Start to sew.

Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically.

3. Start sewing again and sew the selected pattern.

4. When you reach the end of seam, press the Tack button. Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically.

SewingHeavyFabric

When sewing heavy or thick fabrics, the toe end of the presser foot tends to lift up when it comes to seams or other bulky areas. To sew these heavy or thick fabrics:

1. When the toe of the presser foot begins to tilt up, lower the needle into the fabric and then raise the presser foot lifter.

2. Push the stabilizer pin (located on the right side of the AllPurpose Foot) and at the same time lower the presser foot

lifter. The presser foot should now be level on the thick fabric. Once the presser foot lifter has been lowered, it is no longer necessary to hold in the stabilizer pin.

SEWING

3. Start sewing. After a few stitches, the stabilizer pin will

release.

a. The presser bar lifter can be raised one step higher for

placing heavy materials under the presser foot easily.

TurningCorners

1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner.

2. Turn the handwheel toward you to insert the needle into fabric.

NOTE: You can change the needle stop position by pressing the needle stop up/down button. When needle position is set to down, the LED will turn on. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.

3. Raise the presser foot.

4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.

5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.

SewingOverlappedAreas

Guide the fabric with both hands when sewing over overlapped areas.

WidthofSeamAllowance

Guide lines on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position. To keep a consistent seam allowance, guide the fabric along the desired guide line on the needle plate.

STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of fabric being sewn. Left needle position (No.10, 13) is most

suited for sewing light weight fabrics.

No. 0. Center needle position No. 10. Left needle position No. 12. Center needle with built-in reverse stitch No. 13. Left needle with built-in reverse stitch

All-Purpose Foot (A)

StraightStitch

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot, then lower the presser foot.

2. Hold the threads behind the foot gently with your left hand as you start sewing. Guide the fabric gently with your right hand as you sew.

3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.

4. Press the Thread Cutter button.

Sewing

StraightStitchwithAuto-lockStitch(Pattern No.12,13)

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it.

2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing.

Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches

backward and continue sewing forward.

3. When you reach the end of seam, press the Reverse button. Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches forward and stop automatically.

4. Press the Thread Cutter button.

ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length.

No. 1 Zigzag Stitch All-Purpose Foot (A) or Satin Foot (B)

Zigzag stitches are often used for applique and decorative

sewing.

Sewing

SatinStitching

To sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the

Satin Foot. (B)

Refer to next page for using the zigzag to overcast.

BLIND HEM STITCHING

The hem is sewn without stitches showing on right side of fabric.

The illustration to the right shows an example of a nished

blind hem. The right side of the fabric is shown in white, the wrong side is shown in gray.

No. 2 Blind hem for non-stretch fabric No. 8 Blind hem for stretch fabric

Blind Hem Foot (D)

1. Fold the fabric as shown in the illustration. a. Medium, heavy weight fabric b. Light weight fabric c. Wrong side of fabric d. Overcasting

2. The guide (e) on the Blind Hem Foot helps ensure that the

fabric fold is guided evenly when blind hem stitching. The

guide (e) is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw (f).

3. Place fabric so that the straight stitches (or small zigzag stitches) are on the protruding hem edge and the large zigzag stitches just catch one thread of the folded edge (g). If necessary, turn the screw (f) to adjust the foot so that the

needle slightly touches the folded edge of the fabric.

4. Lower the presser foot and sew hem, guiding fabric evenly along the guide.

5. Turn the fabric over when you have completed sewing.

c. Wrong side of fabric h. Right side of fabric

5mm

1cm

SEWING

5mm

NOTE: Test on a scrap piece of fabric similar to your project so you can determine the best placement of the foot’s guide. You can also adjust the width and length settings to set the stitch as needed for the fabric being sewn

OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING

UsingtheOvercastingFoot

No. 1 (stitch width 5.0) No. 3, 32, 34, 35, 36 (stitch width 5.0 - 7.0) Overcasting Foot (C)

NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn on the fabric edge.

Line up the fabric against the guide plate of the overcasting foot so that the needle falls near the edge of the fabric.

No. 1 (width=5.0) is used to help prevent raveling of fabrics.

No. 3, 32, 34, 35, 36 are designed to sew the seam and seam

nish at the same time.

Sewing

To prevent accidents, the Overcasting Foot should be

used for sewing patterns 1, 3, 34, 35, 36 only. Do not change the stitch settings. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and settings.

UsingtheAll-PurposeFoot/SatinStitch

Foot

No. 1, 4, 7, 37

All-Purpose Foot (A) No. 15, 33 Satin Stitch Foot (B)

Place fabric so that the needle falls near the edge of the fabric

when using the All-Purpose Foot/Satin Stitch Foot.

NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn on the fabric edge.

No. 1 For narrower zigzag width (width=2.0-4.5).

No. 4, 7, 15, 33, 37 when sewing easy to ravel or stretch fabrics.

NOTE: If desired, trim the excess fabric after stitching is complete. Be careful not to cut the threads while trimming.

Sewing

CRAZY PATCH

Create interesting surface embellishment by sewing decorative stitches over the seams. Try mixing several types of fabrics for even more variety.

No. 0

All-Purpose Foot (A)

1. Place two pieces of fabric right sides together and sew a long straight stitch.

2. Press the seam open.

No. 5, 43

3. With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew the decorative stitch, making sure the stitches fall on both sides of the seam.

STRETCH STITCH SEWING

Stretch stitches are strong and exible and will give with the

fabric without breaking. Good for knit fabrics as well as durable fabrics like denim or twill.

No. 6 Straight stretch stitch No. 31 Stem stitch for stretch fabrics

No. 39 Ric-rac stitch

All-Purpose Foot (A)

We recommend that you use a needle for knit and synthetic fabrics to prevent skipping stitches and thread breakages.

See page 9 for needle recommendations.

a. Jacket b. Trousers c. Bag d. Pocket

SEWING

MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG

Used for sewing on elastic and overcast stitching.

No. 7 Multi-stitch zigzag

All-Purpose Foot (A)

NOTE: The illustration to the right shows the look of the stitches when sewn on the fabric edge.

A. Elastic sewing Pull elastic in front and back of needle while sewing.

B. Overcast stitching Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. Refer to previous page for overcasting.

BASTING

Basting is temporary stitching, used for tting garments, and

for gathering and marking fabric.

No. 14 Basting stitch

All-Purpose Foot (A)

1. Draw up the bobbin thread for good result. (See page 20)

Lower the feed teeth by moving the feed teeth lever to the

left. (A pop up message appears when selecting stitch no. 14, press the “✓” button.)

2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lifter.

3. Hold upper and bobbin thread loosely and start to sew.

Machine will make two stitches only.

4. Raise the presser foot lifter.

5. Holding the upper thread, pull the required amount of

fabric to the rear and lower the presser foot lifter.

Sewing

6. Start to sew. Machine will sew two stitches.

7. Repeat them as many times as you need to nish the row

of basting stitches.

NOTE: To prevent the fabric layers from shifting, insert dress pins crosswise to the basting direction. Pull the bobbin thread to remove the stitching.

8. After sewing, raise the feed teeth by moving the feed teeth lever to the right.

To prevent accidents, be sure the needle does not hit pins while sewing.

SEWING ON BUTTONS

No. 11

Button Sewing Foot (M)

1. Lower the feed teeth by moving the feed teeth lever to the

left. (A pop up message appears when selecting stitch no. 11, press the “✓” button.)

2. Attach the Button Sewing Foot. Align two holes of the

button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely.

Sewing

3. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the left hole of button.

4. Check the left and right swing of the needle by turning the handwheel toward you very slowly, making sure the needle does not hit the button.

5. Set the number of stitches to sew on the button by pressing the + and - buttons. Eight stitches is standard.

6. Start to sew at slow speed. The machine will sew the

number of stitches set on the display and then tie off and stop.

To prevent accidents, make sure that the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise needle may break.

7. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 10 cm (4”)

long.

8. Pull the thread ends to the wrong side of the fabric with a hand sewing needle. Tie the threads together to secure.

9. After sewing, move the feed teeth lever to the right. Be sure to turn the handwheel toward you one full revolution to re-engage the feed teeth for regular sewing.

NOTE: To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure above

for the rst two holes. Then lift presser foot slightly and move

fabric to permit stitching the other two holes, either parallel or criss-cross.

ThreadShank

Buttons on coats and jackets often have a thread shank to make them stand away from the fabric. Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needle under the center slit of the foot from

the front, to add space for making the shank. Sew over the pin

or needle. To create a thread shank, pull thread to the back side of the button and wind the thread around the stitches. Tie the thread ends securely.

SEWING

INSERTING ZIPPERS

Centered Insertion

No. 0 Straight stitch (center needle position) Zipper Foot (E)

Changing needle position in the wrong direction when

the Zipper Foot is attached could cause the needle to hit the presser foot, which could break the needle or damage the machine. If adjusting the needle position make sure the needle moves away from the center of the Zipper Foot. Before sewing, turn the handwheel toward you very slowly, making sure the needle does not hit the Zipper Foot.

Sewing

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.

a: Straight stitch

b: End of opening c: Basting d: Wrong side of fabric

2. Press open the seam allowance. Place the open zipper face down on the seam allowance

with the teeth against the seam line.

Baste the zipper tape.

3. Attach the Zipper Foot.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser

foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

4. Sewing on the right side of the fabric, stitch the left side of

the zipper from bottom to top.

5. Stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.

Remove the basting and press.

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7-10 mm

LappedInsertion

No. 0 Straight stitch (center needle position) Zipper Foot (E)

Changing needle position in the wrong direction when

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.

a: Straight stitch

b: End of opening c: Basting d: Wrong side of fabric

2. Fold back to the left seam allowance.

Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3 mm (1/8”)

fold.

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