SINGER W1563 User Manual
How To Use and Care For Your
Zigzag Sewing Machine
MODEL 1563
LET’S SEW Perforating Plain Paper
Ycxir new vvonderfull machine was delivered ready for ZIGZAG siiiching. Certain, kinds
of STRAIGHT stitching can also be done with the same NEEDLE PLATE and PRESSER
FOOT which were on the machine when you received it. A NEEDLE was also properly
installed, along with a partially filled BOBBIN underneath.
Without threading needle "sew" on a piece of PLAIN PAPER for a few minutes while you
become well acquainted with the few easy-to-use CONTROLS pictured and briefly ex
plained on pages 2 and 3; also 4 and 5. Later on you are urged to study all the operat
ing details indexed on page 1 which you should skip for the time being.
Time saving wonder working sewing aids such as rufflers, binders, zipper sewing foot and
many other are available at modest prices and sold by the dealer from whom you purchased
your new machine.
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Contens of This Book Indexed
As you have time, study all these instructions carefully to obtcdn the -wanderful
performance your machine -was designed and built to give. Constant reference
to these instructions will reward you with troublefree sowing satisfaction.
Subject Page
Attachments - - sewing aids
Automatic (with cams) fancy stitches
Bobbin--removal, threading, replace
Button--sewing on with machine
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14,15,16,17
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Buttonhole making by machine ................................ 11
Darning on machine
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4, 12
Embroidery - - stock designs and creative ■ • • 2,5
Guarantee--parts warranty--service
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24
Light Bulb replacement ............................................. 18
hionogramming on machine ............................... 4, lid
Needle--proper one for the job
•••installing in machine
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Needle Plates --proper for job; changing ••• 3,15
Subject Page
Oiling Machine--important
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9
Other care and maintenance................................. 19
Good sewing habits ............................................ 4, 9
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Parts cmd functions controls..........................3, 4, 15
Pressure-bar and Feet ................................... 2, 4, IS
Reverse stitching--sewing backward
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Stitch adjustments--Z2 and straight stitch - -
stitch length per inch-ZZ width
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Take-up Lever .............................................................. 4
Tensions--upper and lower threads ......................... 10
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Threading machine--needle--bobbin
case ....................................................................... 7, 9
Troubles and remedies
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Two simple precautions--start and finish
make these a habit
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4, 9
To Saw Fancy Stitch Pattarns AUTOMATICALLY Use the Cams
Look over your large assortment of molded plastic cams. Their color or
colors do not affect function. ■ A basic design sucb as diamond, half-moon,
triangle, (as examples), is embossed on top flat side of each. The cam used
automatically guides needle to repeatedly reproduce its jjattem.
- To Place A Replaceable Cam In Machine
Do two things before selecting a cam. (1) Look directly below
needle. Be sure presser foot and needle plate are those pictured
at TOP LEFT next page. (2) turn controls BOTTOM RIGHT-next
page tintil hanging lever can be sewing from 0 to 5 on dial. Now
lift open small cam chamber cover on top of machine. While hold
ing ZZ Width Lever (next page) at extreme left (5), drop selected
cam on spindle C. While still holding 22 Width Lever, revolve
cam, pressing down lightly, until hole a its bottom surface slides
over pin E. Close cam chamber lid. Run machine slowly while
• you adjust Stitch Length Dial at MIDDLE LEFT next page. Most
cam patterns appear best on Stitch Length Dial setting between
and 1-V2-
Changing Path of Needle Multiplies Variety of Designs —
Lever NP can be set at Left, Center or
IF CAM IS
DESIGNED
Right. Each different position alters basic
stitching line and therefore the appea
rance of most all zigzag stitch designs.
r NEEDLE_POSITION
Set lever NP at LEFT for straight stitch
ing. Pull lever NP toward you and it
clicks when sliding into the three posi
tion notches. Pushed in, lever NP avoids
the notches, moving freely for hand con
trolled creative embroidery explained
page 5; without a cam in machine.
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BE SURE - For Zigzag Stitching
- Use This Needle Plate and Presser Foot
These two parts are slotted crosswise to
allow for needle swinging sideways while
moving up and down. Slots are about %
inch wide.
Later On-For Straight Stitching Some Fabric—
Presser foot and needle plate with small -
round hole instead of wide slot-best for finest STRAIGHT stitching in sheer, fine or very soft
materials. For changing this standard equipment see page 15.
— Setting Stitch Length - For Zigzag or Straight Sewing
Turn this speedometer type died CLOCKWISE to lengthen stitch COU
NTER-CLOCK-WISE to shorten, for more stitches per inch. Refer to
chart just below and find your favorite settings. Note the numbers for
quick and easy duplication any time. Remember that material must
move along or "feed" under presser foot in down position. Whenever
it does not, stitch must be lengthened slightly.
Dial Settings For Approximate Number of Stitches Per Inch
Figures on
Number of
Setting Width of Hand Controlled Zigzog Stitching -
For Straight Stitching and Cam Controlled Zigzag Keep
Lever at O
indicator 0
stitches per inch
No Feeding 60
1 2
40
3 4
20
16
12
5
10
Adjust by turning horizontal finger rollers to number on
dial or in between. To make the sides of buttonholes for
example you may set left side number at 4; right side at 2.
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To Sew Backward - - Zigzag or Straight Stitching —>
Reverse siitcii push bution marked. R is in base of maciiine
directly below Stitch Length Dial. To sew backward, push
button down and feeding teeth will move material in reverse to
normal sewing direction as long as push button is held down.
It's foolproof. When comfortably placed R button is released
material sews forward again.
To Drop Feeding Teeth for Darning or Mo nog ramming
Control knob is just to left of Reverse feed button. To drop
feed teeth entirely below needle plate surface, turn knob clock
wise to extreme left position marked DN. For most normal
sewing jobs knob will be in extreme right position marked HI.
Occasionally the middle position (LO) will be ideal for very
delicate filmy fabric - providing enough grip to feed material
without tearing or scraping.
— Adjusting Pressure on Feed Teeth
For normal sewing. Bar (B) should be pushed down-its top
about even with automatic locking ring (A). Single finger
pressure on edge of ring will release bar causing it to pop
all the way up. That is position for most darning and
monogrcim work with Feed Teeth in DN position. When
sewing on delicate materials with Feed Teeth in LO posi
tion, the presser bar should be pressed down about half way.
A Good Sowing Habit - - The Take-Up Lover -
As each sewing operation is finished - - before starting machine - - while
threading it--ALWAYS when machine is not running be sure Take-Up
lever is at top end of slot. Every time you stop machine turn the wheel
by hand to position lever at highest point. The only exception is to oil.
Never Run Threaded Machine Without Sewing In Fabric - - Be Kind - - Use Oil
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You Move Some Levers For Plain Zigzag—Satin Stitch--Creative Embroidery
There is no limit to the variety of stitch patterns you can sew WITHOUT ANY
CAM in machine. Get well acquainted with the use and effect of the four
controls pictured below. Practice moving zigzag Width Lever from side to side
while running machine. Do likewise with Needle Path Selector after pushing it
in toward machine.
ZIGZAG STITCH WIDTH LENGTH OF STITCH NEEDLE PATH SELECTOR
FEED DIAL
Plain Zigzaging (A'l Set Stitch LENGTH Dial at 4--after a few stitches very length as desired.
Set Zigzag WIDTH so dial white area extends from 1 to 5. Now sew, holding Zigzag
Width lever the LEFT side.
For Satin Stitching ( B) Set Stitch LENGTH Dial at marked MP. (about halfway between 0 and 1:.
Set Zigzag. Dial white area for width of stitch desired. Now sew, holding zigzag lever to
LEFT. For variations move Lever right, left, right while sewing.
Make Flower Petals (C) Turn drop feed knob to DN. Set ZZ Width Dial white area to extend
from 1 to 4. Sew three or four stitches holding Zigzag lever to LEFT. Stop machine with
needle down in cloth at center of petal design. Pivoting on needle, turn fabric to next
petal and repeat steps to complete. Turn right side roller on ZZ Width Dial so Lever
goes right to 0. Put three or four stitches in center of design to lock threads.
Serpentine Stitching (D) Set ZZ Width Dial white area to extend from 2 to 5. Press Needle
Path Selector Lever in toward machine - - then as you run machine move that lever alternately
from left to right continuing the motion back and forth in rhythm.
Match Needle
! Size dnd
Thread To Your
Fabric - - Sew Like "A
Pro”
Approximate Stitches Per Inch
Also important
Machine
Stitches Cotton
Per Inch
Thread Thread
6 iU
8 30
8 30
to to Heavy Duty
Fabric
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
canvas, duck, etc
Heavy upholstery
ladric, ticking.
Needle
No.
4 to to
3
denim, leatcherette 10 40
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen.
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth.
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, snantung, etc.
Sheer voile, lavm.
dimity, crepe.
handkerchief linen.
plastic film, etc.
2 to to
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10 40
12 60
12 “
to
14
14
to
16
(Plastic iiim)
60
80
100
8 to 10
Very sheer chiffon.
batiste, lace, organdy.
ninon, net, marqtiisette,
00. - to to
etc. 20 150
16 100
to
80
to
Mercerized
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
50
50
50
Silk
or
Nylon
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