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17 & 24

PATTERN

SEWING

13
S

MACHINES

CAUTION
POLARIZED PLUG FOR NORTH AMERICAN
To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this appliance

TERRITORIES

has a polarized

plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet 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
phJg in any way.

to install the proper outlet. Do not change the

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
appliance.

to ensure that they do not play with the

IIi 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
your Sewing Machine
in the space provided.
Refer

Number

to illustration

at right for location
of Serial Number on

Serial

Noo

.your machine,
Model

Serial

No.

Foot controller

for this model

(for North American

No,,

is model

no.: 988667-001

Territories)

To ensure that you are always provided
with the most modern
sewing
capabilities,
the manufacturer
reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories
of this sewing machine
when considered
necessary.
SINGER
NUMBER:

CUSTOMER
1-800-877-7762

ASSISTANCE

THE

U.S.A.

TOLL-FREE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.Getting to know Your Machine ...................................................................................................
.2
Pdncipal Parts ....................................................................................................................................
,3
Builtqn Accessory Storage ........................................................................
4
Accessories ........................................................................................................
.4
Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine .................................................. ,6
Impor[ant Safeguards ..........................................................................................
,.7
2. Getting Ready to Sew ......................................................................................
9
Choosing and Changing Needles ...............................................................................
9
Free Arm Sewing ...............................................................................................
9
Changing the Presser Foot .....................................................................................................
10
Replacing Presser Foot with Shank. ................................................................... 11
Attaching Darning and Embroidery Foot .........................................................................
11
Attaching Feed Cover ......................................................................................................................
11
Changing the Needle Plate ..............................................................................
11
Using the Needle Threader ......................................................................................................
!2
Threading the Machine .........................................................................................................
13
Winding a Bobbin ..........................................................................................................................
14
Inserting a Wound Bobbin .................................................................................................
15
Raising the Bobbin Thread ................................................................................... 16
Selecting a Pattern .....................................................................................................................
17
3,Straight Stitching .........................................................................................................................................
17
Preparation ...........................................................................................................................
17
Sewing a Seam ............................................................................................................................................
17
Darning .............................................................................................................................................
21
Free Motion Embroidery ............................................................................................
..21
Inserting a Zipper ......................................................................................................................................
22
4,Special Stitches ................................................................................................................................
23
Preparation ...............................................................................................................................
23
Zig-Zag Stitch ......................................................................................................................
,25
Zig-Zag Blindstitch ............................................................................................................
26
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag ..........................................................................................................................
27
"M" Stitch ..........................................................................................................................
27
Crescent Stitch!Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Kite Tail Stitch ......................................................
.28
Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch .......................................................................................................
27
Decorative Stitches ......................................................................................................................
,.27
-Pdrkish Stit_3h.............................................................................................................................................
31
Stretch Overedge Stitch .................................................................................................................
31
Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch ...........................................................................................
32
CrownlFagoting Stitch ....................................................................................................................
32
Honeycomb Stitch ..............................................................................................................
33
Straight Featherstitch ......................................................................................................................
33
5,Buttonholes
and Buttons .....................................................................................................
34
One*Step Buttonholing ........................................................................................................................
34
Attaching a Button ...........................................................................................................................
36
6.Caring for Your Machine .............................................................................................................
38
Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case .....................................................................................
38
Removing and Replacing Light Bulb ...................................................................................
39
Cleaning the Machine .................................................................................................................
40
Performance Checklist ......................................................................................................
41
Additional
Accessories .........................................................................................................................
42
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table .......................................................................... 43
Personal Notes ..................................................................................................................................
44
Inedx ..............................................................................................................
45

SECTION

GETTING

TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
1

PRINCIPAL

PARTS

7
8

25
9

24
23
10
22

21
13

2O
19
18

14
17

@
26

Principal

Parts

1. Hand Wheel provides a means
raising or lowering the needle.
2. Pattern Display

for

Panel shows a vari-

ety of patterns available
for your
sewing
needs. Pattern
indicator
appears
under the pattern
you
select by turning Pattern Selector
Dial, #25.
3. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin
with thread quickly and easily.
4. Friction-Free
Spool Pin and Cap
hold the top thread supply and
allow it to unwind smoothly
as the
spool does not turn.
5. Stitch Width Lever controls the width
of patterns and sets the needle for
straight

winding°
8. Auto Needle
controls

Thread

top thread
Plate

protecting
ing light.
10. Sewing
area,.

Tension

Light

Lever

tension.

is a removable
movabtc

11. Buttonhole

parts

illuminates

Lever activates

12.One-Way
Needle
needle
in machine
incorrect
insertion,,

during

17. Slide Plate opens for easy
and replacement
of bobbin.
18. Feed System
presser foot,,

moves

removal

fabric

19. Presser
the feed
off.

Foot holds fabric
system and snaps

20.Bed
is
machine.

the

under

against
on and

Plate

and sew-

sewing

the one-

sewing,,

Clamp
holds
and prevents

Supports

work

Length
of stitch

surface

Lever allows
lengths.

the

for

22.Power
and Light Switch
turns on
the machine and sewing light at the
same time°
23.Reverse
Lever
provides
momentary
or continuous
fa_,ric rnovemenL

either
reverse

cover'

step buttonholer'_

13. Needle

16. Thread Cutter, is built into face plate
cover for convenience
and safety.

21.Stitch
variety

to the tension,

7. Bobbin Winder Tension
Disc provides thread tension
for' bobbin

9. Face

15. Presser
Foot Lifter, at the back of
machine,
lets you raise and lower
presser fool

stitching_

6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure
a smooth flow of thread from the
spool

14. Removable
Extension Table lets you
change the machine bed from flat to
free arm.

the fabric

24. Pattern Selector Dial lets you move
the pattern
indicator
to any of the
patterns,
plus buttonhole,
shown on
the pattern display panel.
25. Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appearance of Special Stitch patterns
and
buttonholes,
26. Electrical
machine

Power
to your

Cord
electrical

connects
outlet,

27. Speed Controller', designed for safety
and
convenience,
regulates
the
electronic
solid
state speed
control_

ACCESSORIES
The accessories
project&

for

your

machine"

are

designed

simplify

many

of your

sewing

General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and
Presser
Foot (B), are standard
on the
machine,.
Used for straight
and zig-zag
stitching.

C
Straight
Presser

Stitch
Needle
Plate (C), and
Foot (D), used when straight

the feed

from moving

Zipper

, li

Foot

fabric..

(E), for inserting

zippers..

iI "

Feed Cover (F), used for button sewing,
free motion
work and darning.
It keeps
the feed from moving fabric,,

Darning
and Embroidery
Foot (G) is
recommended
for free motion work, such
as embroidery, monogramming
and decorative designs_

Button
securely

Sewing
Foot
for fastening,

(H)

hold

buttons

Special Purpose Presser
for decorative and zig.zag

Foot (J), used
sewing_

Blindstitch
Presser Foot (K) helps guide
fabric for nearly invisible blindstitch hems.

One.Step
Buttonhole
Attachment
(L),
used to stitch a complete
buttonhole
in
one single step.

Seam
ances

Guide
even,.

(N) helps

Needle Threader
machine
needle..

Small
small

keep seam

(P) assists

in threading

Thread Spool Cap (Q) for use with
diameter
spools of thread

Thread
Spool
Cap
large thread spools..

Lint

allow-

Brush,

for

for cleaning

medium

and

the machine.

SINGER

Bobbins,
thread

Needle
sewing

transparent

supply.

an assortment

for

#172336

Pack includes
various

for' easy viewing

types

of fabrics.

CONNECTING

THE MACHINE

The solid state system assures constant speed as you maintain the same
on the controller when sewing through various fabric thicknesses.
Unwind
operated

the

air

speed

control

pressure

hose

from

foot

controller.

Always be sure air hose is not blocked.
Pressing
on the controller,
you should
feel a slight air flow from the hose.

Plug this air hose onto the receptacle
above power cord, at the right end of the
machine.

Then connect
the electrical
plug to your electrical
outlet.

RUNNING

THE MACHINE

The machine

and the sewing

light are turned

on and off by the same
ROCKER

power

switch.

SWITCH

To turn on machine a;._ sewing light, press
power switch down at right side° To turn
off machine and light, press power switch
down at left side.

To run the machine,
press
controller.
The harder
you
faster the machine
will sew.

the speed
press,
the

To stop the machine from sewing,
pressure
from speed controller°

cord

NOTE:
When
not using the machine,
rewind air hose around speed controller
for storage, as shown°
Do not operate machine
without
material under the presser foot as this may
damage the feed and the foot.

power

remove

IMPORTANT
When

using

including
Read

this

the

machine,

TY INSTRUCTIONS

basic

safety

precautions

should

always

be followed

following:

all instructions

before

using

this

machine°

DANGER,
To reduce
1B The

the

risk

machine

should

the machine
[]

Always
rated

from

unplug

shock:

never

be left unattended

the electric

before

15 watts.

before

of electric

changing

Be sure

operating

outlet

the

when

immediately
light

to replace

bulb.

the

plugged

after using
Replace

face

plate

and before

bulb

which

in. Always

with

the

covers

unplug
cleaning.

same

type

light

blub

the

machine.

WARNING.
3'b reduce
[]

Be sure
the

[]

the
that

same

Use

risk

this

the

electrical

the

rated

machine

Guioe_

Use

cor, Lained

only

Disconnect
off

when

needle,
[]

unplug

any

[]

Do not unplug

[]

Handle

the

foot

Be sure

not

to place

[]

Always
use
to break.

the

[]

bent

[]

When

not

required

use

sewing,

from
making

in this

the

Operator's

manufacturer

position,

outlet

needle
plate

then

or switch

area,

electrical

any

other

as threading

presser

outlet

user'

plug

the machine

such

or changing

the

remove

foot,

when

servicing

etc.

removing
adjustments

bell

Contact

your

nearest

Service

Center

required.,

on cord..

controller

with

anything
needle

To unplug,
care

and

on top
plate,,

grasp
avoid

the

plug,

dropping

not

the

cord

it on

the

floor_

of iL

The

wrong

plate

can

cause

the

needle

needles,.
keep

fingers

away

the

sewing

machine

around

[]

Do not pull or push
it to break,.

[]

Before

removing

receptacle)

Guide.,

proper

(wall

as described

the socket

needle

the motor

by pulling

outlet

off ("0")

in the

changing

Operator's

adjustment

use

from

machine

to adjust

to persons:

motor:

to the

plug

or when

in the

Do not attempt
should

the

socket

recommended

adjustments

needle,

or injury

Guide_

controls

any

lubricating,

mentioned
[]

all

of the

its intended

power-line

changing

covers,

for

shock

of the

attachments

making

Always

electric

voltage

Operator's

turn

the

fire,

voltage

only

in the

M To disconnect,
from outlet°
[]

of burns,

fabric

the

while

bobbin

from

stitching.

case,

all

moving

parts..

Special

care

needle.
]his

remove

may deflect

plug

from

the needle

the

socket

causing

outlet.
7

III For

double

insulated

replacement

parts.

machines,
See

when

instructions

servicing,

use

for Servicing

only

identical

Singer

of Double-Insulated

Appliances.
[]

Never

operate

the

machine

if it has

a damaged

working
properly,
if it has been dropped
water_ Return the machine
to the nearest
for
[]

examination,

Never

operate

the

openings

of the

lint,

and

dust,

[]

Never

[]
[]

repair,

machine

loose

and

Do not

use

outdoors.

operate

adjustment.

air openings

controller

free

blocked_

Keep

from

accumulation

any

where

object

into

aerosol

any

the

ventilation
of

(spray)

opening.

products

are

being

used

or where

is beingadminist_red.

[]

Do not allow
to be used as a toy, Close
attention
machine
is used by or near children.
[] SERVICING
OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
PRODUCTS.
product,

two

grounding

systems

means

by qualified

product

with

parts

words

when

instead

grounding_

nor should

in the

a means

of a double-insulated
system,
and should
parts

the

a double-insulated

product,

Servicing
of the

Replacement

to those
the

is necessary

provided

on a double-insulated

personnel.

be identical

product
is marked
INSULATED".

are

to the product.
and knowledge

service

must

insulation

is provided

for grounding
be added
requires
extreme
care
only

if it is not

or damaged,
or dropped
into
authorized
dealer or Service
Center

mechanical

any

foot

or plug,

cloth_

or insert

not

with

machine

drop

oxygen

electrical,

cord

product
be done

for a double-insulated

product.

A double-insulated

"DOlJBLE-INSULATtON"

"DOUBLE

SAVE THESE INS r RUCTIONS
Servicing

should

be performed

This product
FOR
This

is intended

EUROPEAN
product

Machines

AND

International

by an authorized

Great

and

some

standards
are shipped
from the
mains,.
The wires
in this mains
following

the

colours

the

correspond
with the
proceed
as follows:
The

wire

marked
must

which

and

other

television

interf_,ence

requirements

of the

countries

factory
with a plug
lead
are coloured

with

the

be connected

any other
or adaptor

neutral
wires

letter

blue

N or coloured
1363)

of a three-pin

mains

having

with

the

GtSPFL

similar

for connection
in accordance

plug

live

lead

wiring
to the
with
the

(L)

identifying

must

to the terminal
(BS

Brown:

markings

type of plug is used,
or at the distribution

terminal

(N)

in the

coloured

is coioured

red_ If a 13 Amp_

earth

use.

code:
Blue:

radio

Commission

Britain

representative.

TERRITORIES:

for

Electrotechnicai
for

for household

SIMILAR

suppressed

service

this

the

be connected
black,

which
is used,

The

is marked

appliance

terminals
to the

wire

which

with

a 3 Amp.,

in your

terminal

must

not
plug,

which

is coloured

the letter

fuse

may

brown

L or coloured
be fitted,

or if

a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either
in the plug
board.. Neither
cord is to be connected
to the
plug..

ECTi

CHOOSING

GETTING

AND CHANGING

READY

TO SEW

NEEDLES

IMPORTANT:
For best sewing results, use only Singer
needles.
Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 43, for the
correct needle and fabric combination.
• Raise

i'i

needle

to its highest

position_

o Loosen needle clamp screw and remove
needle.

-With
flat side of needle
to the back,
insert new needle up into clamp as far
as it will go.
• Tighten

needle

clamp

screw

securely.

FREE ARM SEWING
Free

arm

sewing

makes

it easier

to sew hard-to-reach

areas_

To change machine
for free arm sewing,
push in and lift right edge (1), of extension
table, slide it to the left and off the
machine,,

o Topstitch
waistbands

edges

on sleeves,

and pants

legs

or finish
easily.

o Attach buttons
and neckbands.

without

stretching

cuffs

CHANGING

THE PRESSER

FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L)

Your machine
comes with the General
Purpose
Presser Foot (B) already attached.
You
can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank
by following
the directions
below°
Raise needle
turning hand

to its highest
wheel toward

Raise presser
foot using
lifter in back of machine.,
Push toe of presser
snaps off the shank

position
you.
presser

foot

foot (1) up, until
(2)°

,, Take foot off machine

o Place

new foot under

center

• Lower presser
foot lifter,
over presser foot pin (3).

of shank_

fitting

shank

- Don't turn screw,. Instead, push presser
foot
screw
(4) down
firmly
until foot
snaps into place..
3

REPLACING
Presser

PRESSER

feet with built-in

FOOT WITH SHANK

shanks

can

be replaced

as follows:

,, Turn

machine

o Raise
1

off,.

needle

and presser

o Loosen

presser

remove
guiding

foot

presser
it toward

and tighten

This

foot permits

DARNING
better

AND EMBROIDERY

contro!

of fabric when

doing

screw

(1)

and

foot with shank
(2),
you and to the righL

o To replace
presser
hook shank
around

ATTACHING

foot.

presser

foot
the

with
shank,
presser
bar

foot screw°

FOOT (G)
free motion

o Raise

work.,

needle.

o Remove

presser'

foot with shank.

• Guide
Darning
and Embroidery
Foot
from back of needle, with holding fork (1)
around
presser
foot screw, and lifting
finger (2) above needle clamp.
o Tighten

o To remove,
back._

ATTACHING

FEED COVER (F)

The feed

keeps

cover'

presser

the feed from

moving

foot screw

loosen

screw;

with

coin°

guide

foot

the fabric.
o Raise

needle

o Open

slide

and presser

foot..

plate.,

o Slide feed cover on top of needle plate,
pressing tabs (1) and (2) into holes.
• Close

slide

plate.

o To remove,
open slide plate and
front edge of cover; pull it away,

CHANGING

THE NEEDLE

lift

PLATE (,4) (C)

Your machine comes with the General
Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C):

Purpose

Needle

Plate (A) attached°

o Raise

needle

,, Open

slide

and presser

To attach

foot.

plate..

,, Lift up needle plate from right
and slide out from under foot,.
o To replace needle
plate,
pin (1) and push it firmly
o Press

down

the

until

it snaps

corner

slide it under
to the left,.
into

place..

USING THE NEEDLE
To help

in threading

THREADER

the machine

needle,

(P)
use the

needle

threader

a_s follows:

Thread
machine
and draw 4" (10 cm)
of thread down to the needle.
o

Lower

Holding needle threader
as shown with
your right hand, position
U-shaped
part
of threader
under bar of needle clamp.
Snap

presser

threader

foot lifter,

up onto bar.

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IIIII

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° Swing threader back just far enough
clear the needle.
• Slide

threader

as far to the left as it will

go.
• Be sure guide (1) is against
of the needle.

the left side

° Bring metal hook of threader
through the eye of the needler

forward,

° Holding
3" (7..5 cm) of thread between
your fingers,
guide
thread
into metal
hook. Release thread.

Holding
threader with right
metal
hook
and
thread
through eye of the needle.,
o To remove
the right,
° Carefully
threader,

needJe

threader,

hand, draw
backwards

slide

it to

and off bar of needle

clamp,

unhook

needle

thread

from

THREADING

THE MACHINE

Your sewing
machine
is easily threaded.
Tension
discs, thread guides
and take-up
lever have been designed
as internal parts, eliminating
many extra threading
steps° The
clear threading
path helps you avoid threading
errors.

To thread

your

• Raise

presser

o Raise
you.

needle

o Place

spool

o Slide spool
tangling.
o Snap

machine

simply

the steps

below:

foot lifter:
to its highest

of thread

thread

into

needle

thread
guide

from

position

on spool

cap (2) firmly

o Following
arrows,
firmly pull thread.
o Thread

correctly,

front

thread

hand

wheel

toward

spool

to prevent

pin (1).

over the

guide

by turning

rim

post

of the

thread

(3).

into auto

tension

channel

(4) down

to needle

to back.

\
4

and

WINDING

A BOBBIN

Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions
bobbin before threading
the machine.

below. Always

wind the

,, Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving.
This step is not necessary
if your machine
does not have hand wheel disc.
- Place

spool

- Slide

spool

of thread

on spool

cap (2) firmly

,, Lead thread

from

o Wind

clockwise

thread

° Pass thread

end,

spool

over

rim of spool

and snap
around

from

pin.

inside,

to prevent

into thread

front

guide

of bobbin

through

small

thread

tangling.

post (3)°

winder

tension

hole in rim of bobbin+

° Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right, On machines
disc, this will automatically
stop needle from moving.
o Holding thread end, step on speed
of thread is wound. (Winding
stops
,, Cut thread;

push

- Trim

end from

thread

• Return

hand

bobbin

wheel

without

hand

controller
to run machine
until desired
automatically
once bobbin is full.)

to the left and

remove

it from

wheel

amount

spindle.

top of bobbin.
disc to sewing

disc (4).

position

ttm

by pressing

on side

opposite

indent.,

INSERTING

A WOUND BOBBIN

To insert a bobbin,

the instructions

below°
o Raise

presser

foot.

o Turn hand wheel toward you until needle
is in its highest position.
= Open

slide

plate

and remove

bobbin.

1. Pull 4" (10crn) of thread from replacement bobbin
and insert
bobbin
into
case,

as shown.

2. Holding
bobbin in place, guide thread
into notch (1), and then into notch (2),

3. Draw several
bobbin.

inches

of thread

4o While holding
slide plate.

thread

on outside,

o Follow directions
for "Raising
Thread"
on page 16..

across

Bobbin

RAISING

THE BOBBIN

Once the needle
thread

must

THREAD

has been threaded

be brought

up through

and the bobbin
the hole

placed

in the bobbin

in the needle
1. Hold

case, the bobbin

plate.,

needle

thread

with left hand.

- Turn hand wheel slowly toward you,
lowering
needle into hole in plate,,

2. Continue
above

to do this

needle

e Pull gently
up bobbin

Eli'"

until

needle

on needle thread and bring
thread in a loop.

3,, Open loop with
bobbin thread°

fingers

to find

4. Draw needle
thread through
opening
in presser foot°
° Pull both threads

rises

plate.

end

left

side

to back of machine,,

SELECTING

A PATTERN

All the patterns your machine
is capable
3anel of your sewing machine.

of sewing

are illustrated

on the pattern

display

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

¢ For instance,
to sew a Zig-Zag
Stitch,
you would turn the selector
dial until
the indicator
appears as (1)_

,, To change
the stitch pattern,
turn
dial left or right, moving
indicator
desired position_

the
to

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

SECTmON 3

for

STRAHGHT STUTCHING

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
and Presser
Foot

Stitch
should

sewing

straight

stitch

Always
needle
straight

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

RECOMMENDED
Stitch

Selection:

Stitch

Width:

only.

SETTINGS

ADJUSTING

Straight

Stitch

0
1 1t2 to 4

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

i
I

Needle
Plate
be used for

Straight
Straight

STITCH

Stitch
Stitch

(D)
(C)

LENGTH

The stitch length indicator
0 - 4. The lower numbers

is numbered
are shorter

stitches. Shorter stitches are best for lightweight
fabrics;
longer
ones for heavy
fabrics
To adjust
the length
of your
stitches,
slide the stitch length lever to
the left or right.
17

ADJUSTING

THREAD

TENSION

The thread tension of your sewing machine
has been pre-set in the auto position
most sewing
applications.
This auto tension
feature eliminates
the need for
adjust the tension lever for the majority of your sewing projects.
Proper
stitches
your

tension
on both

fabric

will
the

to suit
you to

produce
identical
front and back of

(1).

Too much tension
wilt produce
a tight
stitch,
causing
a puckered
seam
(2).
Adjust tension by moving lever up toward
a looser
_
setting.

II1!II IIIIIIII I I II

3
!

II1!II"

Too little tension
will produce
a loose
stitch, causing
loops in your seams (3)_
Adjust
tension
by moving
lever
down
toward a tighter
_
setting°

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;
you stitch.

pull them

out as

To hand
baste,
make
tong,
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,

o The lifter can be raised
"extra

high"

position

and held in the

(3) for bulky fabrics_

3
1

STITCHING
0

,";

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
to the
normal

reverse lever by sliding it back
right and letting it return to its
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
slide plate.

corner,

use crosslines

Line up fabric with extended
guidelines
on needle plate and stitch seam, slowing
speed as you approach
corner.
When

bottom

of fabric

ing crosslines
stitching.
Be sure

(2)

needle

reaches

on slide

is down

corner-

plate,

stop

in fabric_

Raise presser foot slightly. Turn fabric,
bringing
bottom edge in line with guide_
line (1).
Continue

USING

stitching

THE

SEAM

seam.

GUIDE

(IV)

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),.

'
20

Line up the straight edge of the guide with
the needle
plate guideline
for desired
seam width and tighten screw,.
1

SEWING

CURVED SEAMS

o Baste seam
o Use

line.

a short

stitch

for

elasticity

and

strength.
o Guide

fabric

to follow

curve.

o The seam guide may also be used when
sewing

curved

seams°

guide

an angle

closer

to the needle

Attach

that

acts

seam

the

edge

as a guide.

DARNING
Mend

worn

Darning

torn

areas

and Embroidery

using

the

Foot°

,, Trim ragged edges and baste a backing
on wrong side of tear.
RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Straight

Stitch

Width:

Stitch

Length:

Foot:
Needle

Plate:

under

Feed

O
0

Darning

,, Attach
o Place

Stitch

and Embroidery
General

Cover

Purpose (A)

(F)

area to be darned,
presser

(G)

foot;

lower

right side
fool

= Stitch,
guiding
fabric back and
until entire area is filled ino

FREE MOTION

up,

forth,

EMBROIDERY

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

Stitch Width:

,, Attach
,_ Be sure

Plate:
Feed

i 1 _ _
D
0
Remove foot with shank

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle

SETTINGS
Straight Stitch
Zig-Zag

General
Cover

Purpose (A)

(F)

to lower presser'

foot lifter:

o When
embroidering,
as shown,
use
straight stitches for stems, and zig-zag
stitches,
at varying
widths,
for leaves
and petals.. Lengthen stitches by moving
the hoop faster or slower:
NOTE: The Darning and Embroidery
Foot
I G) may be used

to help control

fabric.

INSERTING
The zipper

A ZIPPER

package

will provide

complete

instructions

for inserting

zippers.

RECOMM_.NDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Straight Stitch

Stitch

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

: ! _
D
1-1/2 t
Zipper (E)
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

along

zipper

teeth.

,, 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

along zipper

teeth.

SECTION

4 SPECIALSTITCHES

The special
color coded stitches
on your machine
have a variety
of practical
and
decorative uses. In this section are recommended
applications for each stitch. However,
these stitches can be used for marly other sewing projects.
Before beginning
a sewing project, check
the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on
page43 for the best needle and thread
corn bination for your fabric.
g

atO

OO00

IOO

•

OOe

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

ADJUSTING
It il ii
I

I Io!

STITCH

WIDTH

i1
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.

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
3-112 to 4 area.

ADJUSTING
Some

Special

proper tension
will be using.

THREAD
Stitch patterns

TENSION
may require looser thread

for your application,

make a test sample

tension

Proper tension
stitch (1).

than others. To find the

with the thread

produces

and fabric you

a smooth,

even

Too much tension
will produce
a tight
stitch (2), causing fabric to pucker. Adjust
tension by moving lever up toward a looser
"-"
setting.

3
Too little
tension
will produce
a loose
stitch (3), causing
loops in your pattern.,
Adjust tension by moving lever down toward
a tighter "+"
setting.

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
shoutd appear as illustrated
(3).

Stitch

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.

ZlG-ZAG

STITCH

The Zig-Zag
decorating°

Stitch

can be used

when

sewing

seams,

SEAM

appliqueing,

monogramming

FINISHING

Use a zig_zag stitch to finish seam edges
of fabrics that are likely to unravel,
o Sew

seams

as desired;

trim

and press

open.

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Zig-Zag

Stitch

Width:

I
a
1to4

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Purpose
Purpose

allowance

o Stitch close to edge,
zag fall over edge.

letting

(B)
(A)

under

outer

zig-

STITCHING

Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced
zig-zag stitches.
Satin stitch monograms,
embroidery
and appliques
for a smooth,
satin-like
finish_
o Practice
to get desired stitch appearance.

Block Monogramming

General
General

o Place edge of seam
foot as shown..

SATIN

Stitch

...................... i

= Lightly
fabric..

trace

letters

right

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Zig-Zag

Stitch

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
,, Center
° Stitch
fabric

tracing

Stitch

1 or lower
Special
General
under'

entire outline,
when turning..

o Pull threads
and trim..

side

to wrong

Purpose (J)
Purpose (A)

needle.,
leaving

needle

side of fabric;

tie

ZIG-ZAG

BLINDSTITCH

Use this Btindstitch

when

sewing

hems

and seams,

or attaching

BLINDSTITCH

,, Practice
carefully

lace

and elastic.

HEMMING

first on
following

a scrap
of material,
each step°

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Zig-Zag

Selection:

Stitch

Width:

Stitch
Foot:

Length:

Needle

Blindstitch

B
2 to 4
Adjustable
Blindstitch
(K)
General Purpose

Plate:

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

mark,

(A)
fold

Turn hem (1) back against
inside
of
garment,
leaving 1!B" of hem beyond fold
(2), as shown_
Pin or baste

Position
foot with
wall of the
the guide
the top of

all layers

in place°

the hem under the presser
the soft fold resting
against
guide. Be sure the flange of
is between
the soft fold and
the hem, as shown.

Lower the presser foot and begin sewing
making certain the straight stitches fall
on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag
stitches just pierce the soft fold of the
work. Adjust stitch width if necessary.
While stitching,
guide the hem edge in
a straight
line and feed the soft fold
evenly.against
the wall of the guide..
tf layers of fabric are pinned together,
remove pins as you come to them. Do
not sew over pins°
26

MULTI-STITCH
Mending,

ZIGZAG

overcasting,

joining

or reinforcing

can

all

be done

using

the

Multi-Stitch

Zig-Zag.
i i

MENDING
€

:.>

A TEAR

o Trim ragged

edges

,, Cut a lining

of fabric

o Bring
baste

of tear.

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

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Multi-Stitch
Zig-Zag

Stitch

Width:
D
1 or lower
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
,, Place
foot.

tear, right

side

up, under presser

= Stitch

over

line

of the

the

ening
stitch
reinforcement.
o Trim thread

"M"

for reinforcement.

length
ends

each

short-

end

for

to fabric.

= If needed,

sew over tear

,, Trim away

lining

tear;

again.

to stitching.

STITCH

This stitch

can be used for stretch

seams

and decorative

stitching

LACE TRIM
Lace trim may be added to blouses,
gerie and children's wear.
,, Cut lace

to desired

o Pin lace
desired.

to right

lira

size.
side of fabric

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

"M"

Stitch

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Stitch

2 or lower
Special Purpose(J)
General Purpose(A)

o Carefully stitch along both edges
as showD.
• l_im away the fabric
stitching
lines.

where

under

of lace,

the lace near

CRESCENT
(If your machine
These

stitches

STITCH/CHINESE

DYNASTY

STITCH/KITE

TAlL STITCH

has I & I patterns°)
are ideal for borders,

edges,

smocking

and embroidering,

BORDER

DESIGN

Border designs decorate
household
items,
• Sew Seams

in usual

• Mark
stitching
desired.

clothing

manner

lines

and many

and press.

fabric

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Crescent

Stitch

Width:

where

Stitch

D
1 or lower

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Chinese Dynasty
Stitch

Stitch

Width:

i
n
1 or lower

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Kite Tail Stitch

Stitch Width:
g
1 or lower

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

e, Center marked
and stitch.
* Pull threads
and trim,
28

line under

to wrong

presser

side of fabric;

foot
tie

ARROW
These
also

STITCH/BUNTING

stitches
be used

are decorative
as a border

STITCH
and

secure

(If your
finish

machine

has t pattern.,)

tO seams,

pleats-and

pockets

it can

design.

BORDER

DESIGN

= Sew seams

in usual

= Mark
stitching
desired.

manner

lines

and press.

fabric

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS
Arrow Stitch

Stitch

Bunting

Selection:

where

Stitch

Stitch Width:
n
1 or lower

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

o Center stitching
and sew..
,, Trim thread

DECORATIVE
(If your rnach'ne

ends

line under
close

presser

foot

to fabric,

STITCHES
has I

t } patternso)

Your machine
can sew several
you create unique, personalized

stitches which are solely
garments
and household

decorative.,
items.

o Use the DOMINO

These

stitches

STITCH/FLAG

to form a lively border along
of a pair of pillow cases.

RECOMMEN
Stitch

let

STITCH
the edges

DED SETTINGS

Selection:

Domino

Stitch

Flag Stitch
Stitch

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

0
1 or lower
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

* Brighten up a plain dress with the SATIN
BEAD STITCHtBOOMERANG
STITCH/
LADY BUG STITCH
(if your machine

has !

RECOMMENDED
Stitch

Selection:

I pattern_)

SETTINGS
Satin Bead Stitch
Boomerang
Stitch
Lady Bug Stitch

Stitch

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

* The RAMPART
decorate

a boy's

I]
1 or lower
Special

STITCH

Purpose (A)

can be used

cap°

RECOMMENDED
Stitch Selection:

Purpose (J)

General

SETTINGS
Rampart

Stitch

Stitch Width:

:l:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:

Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)

_ _ _
n
1 or lower

TURKISH

STITCH

The Turkish Stitch can be used for appliqueing,
_ems on bed and table linens.

joining

patchwork

or forming

decorative

HEMSTITCHING
o Fold a double
baste.

hem of desired

width and

• Mark a guideline
for hemstitching
on
right side of fabric just above top of hem
edge.

RECOMMENDED
SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Turkish Stitch
Stitch

Width:
D
3-1/2 to 4

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust

balance,

o Place
facing,

wdrk,
right,

Special Purpose
General Purpose
if necessary
right side up with
under presser foot.

o Lower
presser
guideline.
o Be sure

(J)
(A)

foot

stitches

and

stitch

on left side

hem
along

of line fall

over' hem edge (into single thickness
fabric)
and stitches
on right side
into double fold of hem.

STRETCH

OVEREDGE

of
fall

STITCH

With this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam
seams, hems and facings requiring
stretch.

in one step. It is also ideal for finishing

OVEREDGE
o Baste

SEAM

seams.

,, Trim seam edge 114" (6mm)
line.
RECOMMENDED
Stitch

Selection:

Stitch

Width:

Stitch

Length:

SETTINGS
Stretch Overedge
Stitch
, I _ _
D
3-1/2 to 4

Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust balance,

Special Purpose
General Purpose
if necessary

o Position
trimmed
foot, as shown.
o Stitch

along

from basting

seam

basting

under

(J)
(A)

presser

line.

o Straight
stitches should fall on basting
line; zig-zag
stitches
should
fall over
seam edge
o Remove

basting

stitches

and press°
31

RIC-RAC/STRAIGHT
This is a heavy-duty,

stretch

STRETCH
stitch

STITCH

that can also

be used

for topstitching.

TOPSTITCHING
,, Sew seams

in usual

,, For topstitching
convert machine

ill
111

Selection:

Stitch

Width:

- Place garment

right side up, under

topstitch

,, Putt threads
and trim°

Ric RaclStraight
Stretch Stitch

Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
if necessary

balance,

,, Slowly

SETTINGS

D
3-1/2 to 4

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust

and press.

hard-to-reach
areas,
to free arm sewing.

RECOMMENDED
Stitch

manner

desired

foot.

areas

to wrong side of fabric;

tie

- To create a straight stretch stitch
set
stitch width to the left and stitch length
to #4.

CROWN

STITCH/FAGOTING

Use these

stitches

STITCH

(If your

machine

has _ pattern..)
JP

fagoting,

embroidery,

patchwork

or strengthening

seams.

CROWN/FAGOTING
This is an open, lacy stitch used to join
two pieces of fabric..
• Fold under edges to be joined

and press.

- Baste the edges 118" (3ram) apart onto
a sheet of tissue paper for support.
• Position
presser

center

of work

under

RECOMMENDED
Stitch Selection:

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust

balance,

Stitch

n
3-112 to 4
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
if necessary

° As you sew, the needle
stitch first in one fabric
in the other,
• After
tissue

SETTINGS
Crown Stitch
Fagoting

Stitch

center

foot..

should make a
strip, and then

stitching
is completed,
and basting..

remove

HONEYCOMB

STITCH

Use the Honeycomb

Stitch for smocking,

mending

and sewing

stretch fabrics.

SMOCKING
Smocking
is decorative
stitching
evenly spaced gathers of fabric,,
To Gather

across

Fabric:

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Straight Stitch

Stitch

Width:

Stitch
Foot:

Length:

i i _ _
D
4
Special Purpose (J)

Needle Plate:
General Purpose A(A)
• Sew rows of straight stitches,
1/4" apart,
across area to be smocked.
o Pull thread evenly, gathing 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

Width:

t t _ _:_
D

Adjust

balance,

Stitch

if necessary

Length: rows
3-1/2
4
oStitch
Sew between
of to
straight
stitches,
= Pull out straight stitches when cornpleted_

STRAIGHT

FEATHERSTITCH

With the Straight Featherstitch you can stitch
ideal for edging and appliqueing

and finish

a seam

in one step.

It is also

Add a delicate touch to your sewing while
finishing
your edges,,
EDGING and reinforcing
= Sew seams

in usual

RECOMMENDED
Stitch

Selection:

Stitch

Width:

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust balance,
o Place
under
o Bulk

manner
SETTINGS

Straight
Featherstitch
g
3-'!12 to 4
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
if necessary

edge of garment,
presser foot,,
of garment

and press.

should

right

side

be to the

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

up,
lefL
over

N5
= Your
easy
,, Always
sample

ONE-STEP

machine
automatically
step You never need
make a practice
of your fabric_
contains

,, When

buttonholes

making

makes a buttonhole
to the size of your button
to move the fabric or reposition
the needle.

buttonhole

• Be sure bobbin

BUTTONHOLING

enough

on a
thread..

on-hard-to-

reach areas,
convert
free arm sewing.
= Mark

buttonhole

indicated

in one,

machine

position

bed

on fabric

to
as

in pattern.

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Buttonhole

Stitch

Width:

Stitch

:ill
Stitch Length:
4
Foot:
Buttonhole
Attachment
Needle Plate:
General Purpose

Fastening

the Buttonhole

- Remove

presser

Attachment

foot from shank.

• Place

buttonhole

shank

and guide

= Center
shank,

(L)
(A)

attachment

behind

it forward,.

pin (1) in attachment
under
and lower presser foot lifter,

• Press presser
foot screw down
until shank snaps into place°

Setting

Length

o Open button clamp
ton on carrier (3)..

,, Slide clamp
place,

2
4

the

,, Raise
7

of Buttonhole
(2) and

(2) back

to hold

° Lower
° Push

but_

button

foot lifter and draw needle

between

upper

• Center
3 red guidelines
ment around
beginning
hole.,

place

thread

(A) and bobbin thread (B) between upper
(4) and lower (5) plates of button attachment, and to the back of machine..

- Place fabric
plates,,

!
J
!
!

firmly

presser
foot

from

(6)
line

and

lower

of attachof button-

foot lifter,
back

of button

(7) toward you to insure
hole length.

proper

carrier
button-

o Pull buttonhole
lever (8), located under
sewing light, straight down as far as it
will go.
o Press
- Start

it toward
running

you.
the machine°

o The entire buttonhole
in one operatiom

will

be stitchedl

° Stop sewing when machine begins overlapping starting stitches.
o Raise foot lifter and remove work from
machine;
clip thread ends; cut button hole opening
with scissors
or seam
tipper.
e (Adjust
width
and
balance
buttonhole,
if nece_3sary.)

o Press buttonhole
each buttonhole

you

lever toward
to be sewn.

o When
all buttonholes
push buttonhole
lever
machine.
° To remove

buttonhole

test
for

are completed,
(8) back up into
attachment,

raise

presser
foot lifter and press down on
both sides of button carrier near shank,
and slide off machine_

ADJUSTING
WIDTH OF
BUTTONHOLE
OPENING
If the width

of the buttonhole

opening

too narrow or too wide, it can be adjusted
by the stitch width tever_

o Widen the buttonhole opening
the stitch width lever slightly

by moving
left.

o Narrow the buttonhole opening
the stitch width lever slightly

by moving
righL

ADJUSTING

BALANCE

BUTTONHOLE
tf the two stitching sides of your buttonhole
are unequal,
turn stitch balance
ring (9)
behind pattern selector dial

o if the right side of stitching
is too open
(10), turn stitch balance ring slightly left.
o tf the left side of stitching
is too open
(11), turn stitch balance ring slightly right

ATTACHING
Flat buttons

A BUTTON

can be sewn on quickly and easily

using the plain zig-zag

stitch

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch Selection:

Zig-Zag

Stitch

Width:
G

Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Attach

rol U

Button Sewing (H)
General Purpose (A)
Feed Cover (F)

• 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).

- Raise

foot lifter.

o Position both threads under
toward rear of machine+

button

foot

o Hold
needle
thread
while
lowering
needle
into hole in feed cover. Raise
needle and gently pull needle thread,
undo loop of bobbin thread that comes
up with the needle° Details on "Raising
the Bobbin Thread"
are on page 16;

1+ Place

garment

under

button

foot..

= Position
button
on garment
making
sure the holes in the button are between
the toes of the button foot.
= Lower foot lifter.

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,
sary.

4_ Lower

needle

Adjust

width

if neces-

into hole..

o Run machine slowly
making
stitches to attach button,.

6 or more

o Remove work from machine,
(10cm) of thread.

leaving

o To secure stitching,
inside
of garment
fabric.

pull thread ends
and knot close

to
to

SECTION
REMOVING

CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

AND REPLACING

BOBBING

CASE

CAUTION:
Before cleaning
or adjusting
the machine, remove plug from the socket
outlet.
* Raise

presser

* Open

slide

foot and needle.

plate

and

remove

bobbin.

* To remove the bobbin case, the needle
plate must be removed first.
• Lift needle
plate (1) from right
and slide out from under foot.

TO REMOVE

BOBBIN

CASE

° With a small screwdriver,
back as far as it will go,.
* Lift out bobbin case

TO REPLACE
,' Guide
under

turn

THE BOBBIN

forked end
feed (4)_

= Draw rim of bobbin
plate (5).
e q_Jrn lever (2) toward
case in place.

(3)

corner

lever

CASE

of bobbin

case under

(2)

case

position

you, locking bobbin

NOTE: After locking case in place, be sure
it is not tight, but can move slightly°..
= To replace needle plate, slide
pin (6) and push it to the left
6

= Press

needle

plate

down

o Insert

bobbin

and close

it under

in place
slide

plate.

REMOVING

AND REPLACING

LIGHT

BULB

CAUTION:
o Before changing
light bulb, make sure you have removed
plug from socket outteL
Be sure to replace
the face plate which
covers
the light bulb before operating
the machine,
• This machine
is designed
watt rnaximum light bulb_
To change
the light bulb,
must first be removed,

o Looser

and remove

e Slide face
machine_

plate

TO REMOVE

to use a 15-

the

screw

down

and

face

plate

(1).
away

from

THE LIGHT BULB

o Push bulb up into socket (2) and turn to
the left to unlock bulb pins,
o 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,.
o Line up screw hole
hole in machine,,
Insert

screw

in plate

and tighten,,

with

screw

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
from:

the lint bPush, remove

--presser

lint or dust

bar

--needle

bar

--bobbin
case (if there
area,
remove
the
cleaning)

is a lot of lint in this
bobbin
case
for

--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

• To

disconnect,

position,

then

° Unplug

foot

° Lower

presser

° Turn
the

lowest

children

YOUR MACHINE

turn

all controls

remove

plug

from

machine.

controller
foot

handwheel

° Place

STORING

to off ("0")
outlet°

lifter

to lower

needle

bar

of reach

position

your

machine

in safe,

dry

out

location.

PERFORMANCE

CHECKLIST

When sewing difficulties
occur, look back through this manual
correctly
following
the instructionsb
if you still have a problem,
may help you to correct it.

Needle

Does

Not

Move

Lower

Is machine connected to electrical
is the power and light switch or]?
is controller connected?
Is air' supply

from

Needle

Moves

Is Not

Formed

ts needle

controller

supply?

clear?

But Stitch

defective?

ts needle fully inserted into needle clamp?
Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded?
is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin
case?

Needle

Breaks

is bobbin
Is bobbin
case?

correctly
correctly

Is bobbin

case correctly

Skipped

wound?
inserted

into bobbin

threaded?

Stitches

is machine
properly threaded?
Es fabric firmly held down?
Is needle correct style and size?
is needle

straight

and sharp?

Fabric Does Not Move Properly
Under Presser Foot

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?
Bobbin

Thread

to make sure you are
the reminders
below

Winding

Is presser foot cor-rectly
machine?
Is presser foot lowered?
ls stitch length correctly

attached

set?

Difficulties

Is thread unwinding freely from spool?
Is bobbin winder engaged?
Is thread end securely held at start of wind?

Upper
Is
ls
Is
Is

Thread

Breaks

machine
properly threaded?
thread freely unwinding
from spool?
proper' spool cap being used?
needle correct size for thread?

Is upper thread tension too tight?
Is bobbin case properly
inserted?
is bobbin rim free of nicks?

ADDITIONAL
Additional

ACCESSORIES

Accessories

for your

sewing

machine

are available

at your

sewing

center.

1 Even Feed Foot (M) is used for sewing
hard-to-feed
pile,
stretch
and
bonded
fabrics°
Also excellent
for plaids,
stripes
and topstitching.

2_vin
Needle and Spool (R) are used for
decorative
twin needle (2 threads) stitching on woven and knit fabric&
2

30veredge
Foot, use with Overedge Stretch
Stitch for seams in stretch fabrics°

4 Narrow
Hemmer
Foot is used to stitch
a narrow hem in a single operation.

5 Seam Ripper, use to pick and cut threads
quickly and neatly,.

Fabric, Thread and Needle
• The

needle

and thread

used

Table

for a sewing

• The table below is a practical

project

depends

upon the fabric

guide to needle and thread selections

that

is chosen_

for most situations,

o 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

Thread

Fine mercerized cotton

Delicate - tulle, chiffon,fine lace, organza

Fine synthetic thread

.................................

...................

Type

Size

Style 2020

9170

Lightweight. batiste, organdy, jersey,voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film

50 mercerized cotton- silk
Fine synthetic thread

Medium Weight - gingham, percale,pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy,velvet,
suitings, knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl

50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton

Style 2020

11180

....

Medium Heavy. gabardine, tweed, sailcloth, denim,
coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics

Style 2020

14190

Style 2020

161t00

Synthetic thread
=

Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton - Synthetic thread
..........

Heavy - overcoatings,dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
canvas

Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
24 to 40 cotton - Synthetic thread

......

181100

Style 2020
.....

All Weights ,-decorative topstitching

Buttonhole twist*'

Style 2020

16/100
18t100

Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabdcs. polyester
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey,cite, panne
velvet, bonded fabrics, raschet

Synthetic thread50 mercerized cotton
Silk

Style 2045
Bali Point

14190

Style 2032

11t80
!4190
161100

Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers

50 mercerized cotton
Synthetic thread- Silk

*" Use with standard sewing threadin bobbin..

PERSONAL

NOTES

INDEX
Accessories ..................................................
.4,42
Balance ................................................. 24,35
Basting .......................................................... 19
Blindstitch Hems ...........................................,26
Blindstitch Presser Foot .......................... 4,26
Bobbin ............................................................. _4
Winding A .......................................
.,.14
Inserting A ........................................... 15
Bobbin Case ........................................................
38
Remvoing .................................................
38
Cleaning ................................................. 40
Border Design ..................................... 29,30
Buttonhole Attachment ........................... .4,34
Buttonholing, Two-Step ......................... ,.34,35
Caring for Your Machine ........................... .38
Cleaning The Machine .................................
..40
Connecting The Machine ...............................6
Corners, "Pdrning Square .....................................
20
Darning ......................................................zo21
Darning and Embroidery Foot ............. .4,2t
Attaching Foot ...............................................
t1
Decorative Stitches ......................................29

General Purpose .................................... 4
Special Purpose ........................................
_4
Presser Foot Lifter .........................................19
Principal Parts ..............................................2,3
Reverse Stitching ..............................................
19
Satin Stitching .................................................25
Seams:
Curved ......................................................
21
Finishes .......................................................
25,31
Keeping Straight ................................... 20
Overedge Seam ......................................
.31
Sewing A Seam .................................... 19
Seam Guide .................................... .4,20,21
Smocking
33
Special Stitches ........................................ .23
Spool Caps .............................................,4,13,14
Stitch Patterns:
Arrow Stitch ..................................... 29
Blind Stitch ...................................................
26

Boomerang Stitch ..........................................
.30
Bunting Stitch ........................................................
.29
Chinese Dynasty Stitch ..............................
28
Crescent Stitch .........................................
28
Edging ............................................................ 33
Crown Stitch ..................................................
32
Domino Stitch ...................................................
29
Embroidery, Free Motion ...................................
21
Fagoting Stitch ..............................................
32
Fabrics ...............................................................................
43
Flag Stitch ............................................................
29
Placing Under Foot ...........................................
19
Honeycomb Stitch .....................................
.33
Face Plate ......................................................................
39
Kite Tail Stitch ................................................
28
Fagoting .............................................................
..32
Lady Bug Stitch ........................................
_30
Feed Cover .........................................................
.4
"M Stitch ................................................................
27
Attaching Feed Cover ...............................
11
Ree-Arm Sewing .......................................
9,35,39
Hemstitching .....................................................
26,31
Lace Trim ......................................................................
27
Light Bulb ...........................................................
39
Replacing .....................................................
39
Lint Brush ...................................................................
.4,40
Monogramming .........................................................
25
Needles .........................................................................
4

Multi-S_ch Zig-Zag ..................................
27
Rampart Stitch ..........................................
.30
Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch ............32
Satin Bead ...........................................................
30
Straight Featherstitch ................................
33
Straight Stitch .....................................................
17
St[etch Overedge Stitch ...........................
,.31
Turkish Stitch .......................................................
31

Zig-Zag Stitch ....................................................
25
Selecting .............................................................
43
Stitch Length .......................................................
17,23
Changing ........................................................
9
Stitch Width ..........................................................
23,25
Needle Plate ...................................................................
..4
Tears, Mending ........................................................
27
Changing ..................................................
39
Tension ......................................................................
18,24
Operating The Machine .........................................
6
Thread ...............................................................................
43
Pattern Selecting ...............................................
16
Threading The Machine .......................................
13
Performance Checklist ......................................
.41
Topstitching .....................................................................
32
Presser Feet ..................................................................
..4
Zipper Foot ................................................................
4,22
Changing ..................................................
10,1 t
Zipper, Inserting A .....................................................
22

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