SINGER W910 User Manual
How to use
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Parts Indentification
Principle Parts
Accessories ............................................................
Installing Machine Head onto portable case
or cabinet and Connecting Machine . .
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Selection of Needles and Threads
Needle-Thread-Fabric-Stitching Guide
Changing Needle......................................................................................................................................... iq
Changing Needle Plate ........................................................................................................................... iq
Selection of Presser Foot............................................................................................................................ it
Winding Bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Upper Threading.............................................................................................................. ..................' 13
Threading Bobbin Case............................................................................................................................ 14
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle ...............................................................................................................14
Selection of Stitch
Stitch Length Control.........................................................................................................
Reverse Button ............................................................................................................
Stitch Width Control................................................................................................................
Relating Stitch Length to Stitch Width
Stretch Stitch Control Ring ...........................................................................................................
Stitch Pattern Selector......................................................................................................................
Automatic Reverse Stitch Tuner.................................................. ,0
Controls ..................................
Adjusting Thread Tensions............................................................................................................ig
Adjusting Pressure on Fabric and Feed Dog Height...........................................................19
Sewing Light.......................................................................................................’
Preparing to Sew .....................................................................................................................
Guiding Fabric..................................................................................................
Turning Corners........................................................................................................................! ' ' ! . o-.
Curved Seams.............................................................................................. ii'
Sewing Across Heavy Seams
Removing the Work .
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Straight Stitch
Seams......................................................................................................................................................
Basting/Topstitching.............................................................................................................■ „3
Darning........................................................................................................
Cording/Sewing on Zipper ...........................................................................................................
Quilting.......................................................................................................................................
Zigzag Stitch
Overcasting ..........................................................................................
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Sewing Knits.............................................................................................................................
Sewing on Buttons
With a Thread Shank................................................................................
Satin Stitching........................................................................
Built-in Embroidery and Utility Stitches . . . . ! . . . . . ^ ' ' ' ' '
Twin Needle Sewing................................................ • ■ ■ 27
Freehand Monogramming............................................................................
Applique/Patching
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Lace Application..................................................................................... '.
Sewing Tips
Shaping Dart in Interfacings...........................■ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 3Q
Multiple Zigzag Stitch...........................................................................................
Buttonholes ................................................
Preparation .....................................................................................
Built-In Buttonhole .....................................................................
Corded Buttonhole
Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................................
Straight Stretch Stitch ..................................................................................................................................
Topstitching
Ultra-Stretch Stitch .............................................................................................
Rick-Rack Stretch
Pine-Leaf Stretch ..................................
Special Ultra-Stretches........................................................................................................ 35
Elastic Application
Overlook Application
Oiling Machine
Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle Area . ^ ^
Adjusting Bobbin Winder
Adjusting and Changing Motor Belt .... ...............................................................................fn
Problem and Remedies
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3ENTIFICATI0N
.E PARTS
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FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
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1. Take-up
2. Pressure Control
3. Top Thread Guides
4. Stitch Pattern Selector
5. Stretch Stitch Control
6. Stitch Width Control
7. Stretch Stitch Pattern
Marking
8. Bobbin Winder
9. Hand Wheel
10. Stitch Length Control
11. Reverse Button
12. Feed Dog Height
Control
13. Needle Plate
14. Presser Foot
15. Feed Dog
16. Slide Plate
17. Check Spring
18. Light Switch
19. Face Plate
20. Tension Dial
21. Needle Clamp
22. Spool Pins
23. Automatic Reverse
Stitch Tuner
Allways at its highest position when beginning or end
ing sewing.
For regulating the pressure on fabric.
For leading thread to Tension Control for sewing.
For selecting the stitch pattern and buttonholing steps.
For changing ordinary stitch to triple back-and forth
stitch (stretch stitch).
For setting stitch width.
Cro^-reference by number between- ordinary stitch
patterns and stretch stitch patterns performed with
stretch stitch control ring at "SS".
For winding thread on bobbin.
For the control of the up and down movement of the
needle.
For selecting stitch length between no feeding and max
to about 6 stitches per inch.
For easy backtacking to lock thread ends by pushing the
button.
For regulating feed dog height for various materials and
types of sewing.
With guide lines for sewing accuracy.
For holding fabric when sewing.
Diamond point to move fabric accurately.
For opening an access to bobbin and bobbin case.
For automatic precise adjustment of flow of upper
thread.
For turning on or off the light inside face cover.
Hinge-open type for replacemerit of light bulb and
oiling.
For regulating the amount of tension on upper thread.
For holding needle in place in the slot of needle bar.
For holding spools, preventing over-spin of spools.
For adjustments for the buttonhole reverse stitch den
sity and the evenness df the back-and-forth stitch lengths
of stretch stitch.
24. Bobbin Winder
Tension Disc
25. Presser Foot Lever
26. Thread Cutter
27. Thumb Screw
28. Head Hinge Holes
29. Clutch-nut
For providing proper tension on thread when bobbin
winding.
For lifting or lowering presser bar and presser foot.
For convenience to cut both upper and lower threads
after sewing.
For tightening presser foot in place on presser bar.
For installation of machine head onto portable case or
cabinet.
For the releasing movement of the needle bar in order
to wind bobbin.
ACCESSORIES
Your new sewing machine comes equipped with the following set of accessories to
make your sewing easier.
METAL BOBBINS
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For your spare bob
bins wound with
various color threads.
A PACK OF NEEDLES
For spares. Regular
assortment of sizes
#11, #14 and #16
regular needles and
size #11 ball point
needle.
SPOOL CUSHIONS
Place two felt Spool
Cushions on spool
pins to reduce
sound of spool spin
ning.
SCREW DRIVERS
Small one for use on
bobbin thread ten
sion adjustment.
Large one for use on
thumb screw, needle
clamp, etc.
For straight stitch
ing on very sheer
soft or very light
weight stretchy ma
terials where extra
control is needed.
BUTTON FOOT
For holding buttons
in place for stitch
ing.
BUTTONHOLE FOOT
Use for buttonhol
ing. Do not use
when normal sew
ing.
quilting guide
Helps make parallel
rows of stitching.
OILER
Containing machine
oil, use as oiler.
CLOTH GUIDE WITH SCREW
Aid in creating
straight seams.
CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT
For stitching very
close to the edge
of a cord or zipper.
TWIN NEEDLE
For twin parallel
sewing.
INSTALLING MACHINE HEAD ONTO PORTABLE CASE
OR CABINET-AND CONNECTING MACHINE
Loosen both head hinge set screws
on the back of machine bed plate
until head hinge holes are clear.
Tilt head hinge pins up and back
as far as they will go.
Carefully slip machine head ontp
hinges — making sure the head
hinge pins are inserted as far as
they can go into head hinge holes.
Allow machine head to rest in its
tilted back position.
Tighten both set screws securely
with screwdriver.
Plug electrical leads from machine
head into sockets located inside
cabinet or portable case. Cord
identified with "motor" tag must
be plugged into socket marked
"motor". Untagged cord goes to
“light" socket.
Insert plug into a wall outlet of
110-115 Volts.
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SELECTION OF NEEDLES AND THREADS
The needle ^nd thread you choose depends
upon the fabric you are stitching. The correct
selection of needle and thread is very important
to avoid damaging the fabrics of light weight,
or tightly woven fabrics, and to prevent skip
ped stitches when sewing on very sheer or
stretchy fabrics or needle breakage when stitch
ing heavy or stiff fabrics. For best results, sewing
machine needles should be replaced when they
become even slightly dull or bent or at the com
pletion of every other garment.
A regular needle is suggested for use with
woven fabrics. Needles, style 15 x 1, of the
range in size from 8 to 20 are used on this
machine. The lower number indicates the finer
needle. The most commonly used sizes are 11
and 14.
A ball point needle is recommended for use
with tricots, jerseys, lingeries and power nets.
Unlike sharp pointed needles, which pierce
fibers of knit fabrics destroying elasticity,the
ball point needle slips between fibers without
damage to fabric and skipped stitches.
A wedge point needle is recommended for use
with leather and leather-look vinyls. A wedge
cutting point pierces leather more easily than
ordinary sewing machine needles, resulting in
more satisfactory stitching.
REGULAR
SHARP NEEDLE
BALL POINT
NEEDLE
FLAT
Although it is recommended to use a ball point
needle for knit fabrics, when sewing on very
stretchy fabrics of knits, the placement of a thin
paper below the fabric and the use of a finer
needle are suggested to prevent skip stitches.
Always use the same type and size of thread
in both needle and bobbin. Use good
quality thread without knots for best stitches.
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WEDGE POINT
NEEDLE
NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDE
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
canvas, duck, etc.
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking,
denim, leatherette.
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen,
aiiting, felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe,
handkerchief linen.
Plastic film, etc.
Very sheer chiffon,
batiste, lace, organdy,
nylon net, marquisette, etc.
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11
18
16
18
6
to
8
8
to
10
10
to
12
12
to
14
14
to
16
(plastic film)
8 to 10
16
to
20
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
50
50
60
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CHANGING NEEDLE
Always change the needle after every
other garment especially when sewing on
polyester and nylon fabrics which dull
needles much faster. When needles are
dull or bent, they damage both your
fabric and the machine. A general rule
when placing sewing machine needles is
that the flat side of the needle is placed
to the back of the machine, when the
bobbin is put in from the front. If the
needle is inserted incorrectly, the stitches
will not form.
To change the needle
1. Raise the needle bar to its highest
position by turning the hand wheel
toward you.
2. Loosen needle clamp to remove the
needle.
3. Place needle (flat side to the back and
long groova to thefront)in the needle
clamp and push it upward as far as it
will go, tighten needle clamp.
4. After changing the needle, make one
complete Uirn of the hand wheel by
hand to be sure the needle is clearing
the needle plate.
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CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE
Although an all-purpose, utility needle
plate is fixed on your machine, for
straight sewing on fine fabric or soft or
very stretchy fabric, you may want to use
the straight stitch needle plate together
with the straight stitch foot, both of
which are included in your accessory box.
To change the needle plate, simply slide
the slide plate as far forward as possible.
Remove the two screws holding the
plate in place. Lift the needle plate and
replace.
The needle plate is removed for cleaning
the lint which may pile up between
needle plate and feed dogs.
STRAIGHT STITCH
NEEDLE PLATE
UTILITY
NEEDLE PLATE
SELECTION OF PRESSER FOOT
Straight Stitch Foot
This has only a narrow hole to accom
modate only straight stitching. It may be
used on sheer or soft fabrics for more
control. When using this foot, the Stitch
Width should be 0 to avoid hittinq^th^
joot and breaking the needleT ~
Buttonhole Foot
This foot has a groove underneath, to
allow the narrow satin stitch or button
hole to form evenly. However, if skipstitch occurs on sheer fabrics with this
foot, it may be necessary to use thin
paper underneath.
Cording or Zipper Foot, and Button Foot
Use for sewing very close to the edge of a
cord or zipper, and sewing on buttons
respectively.
CHANGING FOOT
Use the large screwdriver to loosen thumb
^rew. Turn the screw backward until the
foot becomes loose. Then, lift up on
presser foot lever until it is in its highest
position in order to remove the foot.
R^eplace with desired foot and tighten
thumb screw securely.
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WINDING BOBBIN
Disengage the hand wheel (1) from
the stitching mechanism by turning
the clutch nut (2) toward you or
counter-clockwise.
Place a spool of thread on one of
the spool pins and lead thread
through the rear Top Thread Guide
(3) after winding around Bobbin
Winder Tension Disc.
Run the end of thread through a
hole in the bobbin edge and place
bobbin on spindle of bobbin winder
(4) fitting the notch on bobbin over
small spring on spindle.
Push bobbin winder latch (4), and
hold the thread end loosely then
start machine slowly, and bobbin
winder latch will be released to
stop winding when bobbin is full.
Turn clutch nut away from you
until sewing mechanism is again
engaged so that needle moves when
you turn the hand wheel.
Break off loose thread end used to
start the winding and cut other
thread end. Then remove bobbin
from bobbin winder.
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UPPER THREADING
1. Turn the hand wheel toward
you to raise the take-up lever
to its highest position.
2. Place a spool of thread on the
spool pin.
3. Lead the thread through the
top thread guides.
4. Down and between the tension
discs, from right to left.
5. Draw the thread up through the
check-spring and with a slight
tug into the hook.
6. Up behind the front thread
guard and through the eye of
take-up lever from right to left.
7. Lead thread down through the
thread guide at the bottom of
the threading slot after drawing
thread behind the front thread
guard then, through the needle
bar thread guide.
8. Thread the needle FROM
FRONT TO BACK, drawing it
through about 3 or 4 inches.
Hold the end of the upper
thread loosely and turn the hand
wheel toward you until the
needle goes all the way down
end comes back up. A thread
loop will form over the upper
thread which then can be pulled
out straight. Place both thread
ends under presser foot and
draw toward the back of the
machine, leaving both threads
three or four inches long.
In case of twin needle sewing, place
two spools of thread, matching or
contrasting in color, one on each
spool pin, lead both threads
through top thread guides, bring
threads down and pass one thread
between the back discs and the
other between the front discs, then
treat both thread as one until
threading each thread through each
needle eye of twin needle.
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