7 & 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS f --.\ 1.Getting to know Your Machine ................................................................................................... .2 Pdncipal Parts .................................................................................................................................... ,3 Builtqn Accessory Storage ........................................................................ 4 Accessories .......................................................................................
SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1 PRINCIPAL PARTS 6 4 5 2 3 7 8 25 9 24 23 10 22 11 21 13 2O 19 18 14 17 15 16 @ 26 2
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.
ACCESSORIES The accessories project& for your machine" are designed to 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 i! , li Foot fabric.. (E), for inserting zippers.. iI " Feed Cover (F), used for button sewing, free motion work and darning.
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..
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.
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.
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. Do operate adjustment.
ECTi 2 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.
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.
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.
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 o 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. : IIIIII1'11111111 IIIII lUJlJ "J ° Swing threader back just far enough clear the needle.
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.
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.
INSERTING A WOUND BOBBIN To insert a bobbin, follow 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), 2 3. Draw several bobbin. inches of thread 4o While holding slide plate.
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 i 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 2 TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square slide plate. corner, use crosslines on 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.
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 at an angle closer to the needle Attach so that acts seam the edge as a guide. DARNING Mend worn Darning or torn areas and Embroidery using the Foot° ,, Trim ragged edges and baste a backing on wrong side of tear.
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 close 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.
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). / 2 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.
ZlG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag decorating° Stitch can be used when sewing seams, SEAM appliqueing, monogramming or 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.
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).
MULTI-STITCH Mending, ZIGZAG overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. i 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.
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 of and many and press.
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 on 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..
* 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 3O Purpose (A) can be used cap° RECOMMENDED Stitch Selection: Purpose (J) General SETTINGS Rampart Stitch Stitch Width: :l: Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: Speci
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Stitch Width: G F \ / Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: Attach rol U U 0 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.
2. Turn hand wheel toward you, lowering needle into either hole of button. II 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.
SECTION REMOVING 6 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,.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
PERSONAL NOTES
f INDEX Accessories .................................................. .4,42 Balance ................................................. 24,35 Basting .......................................................... 19 Blindstitch Hems ...........................................,26 Blindstitch Presser Foot .......................... 4,26 Bobbin ............................................................. _4 Winding A ....................................... .,.14 Inserting A .......................................
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