H74 Instruction Manual
SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER -To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons: 1.
CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Operation buttons (see page 24/25/26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Function buttons (see page 27/28/29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS BLIND HEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 BUTTON SEWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 CORDED BUTTONHOLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-42 Making corded buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Bobbin winder spindle Stitch pattern plate Bobbin winder stopper Tension dial Speed limiting adjustment lever Presser foot pressure LCD screen Face plate Operation buttons A B Function buttons Thread cutter C Selection buttons Buttonhole lever B Function buttons Auto needle threader Needle plate cover Sewing table and accessory box Horizontal spool pin Bobbin thread guide Hole for second spool pin Upper thread guide Stitch pattern plate clip* Handwheel Handle
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS 16 5 4 3 12 13 2 6 7 8 12 9 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 6 14 15 10 11 A. Operation buttons (see page 24/25/26) 1. Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. 2. Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. 3. Reverse button Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed. 4.
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS 8. Stitch length adjustment buttons Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch. 9. Twin needle button Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew. 10. Mirror button Press this button to sew a reflection pattern. 11. Elongation button B Group Patterns 33 to 45 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing this button. C. Selection buttons (see page 30/31) 12.
LCD SCREEN Pattern Twin needle Reverse Suggested presser foot and identification letter Auto-lock Bobbin winding Needle up position Buttonhole lever Sound on Pattern Needle position Tension Stitch length Auto-stop Mirror Sound off Needle down position Pattern number Stitch width Stitch length Alphabet Suggested presser foot and identification letter Pattern number Stitch width 4 Tension
LCD SCREEN Memory Editing patterns Edit mode Memory group M EDIT Pattern to edit Number of current unit Total number of unit Sewing the memorized pattern Memory mode M Elongation Elongation Amount of elongation 5
PATTERN CHART The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch.
PATTERN CHART Alphabets Block style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Script style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 5
ACCESSORIES Standard All purpose foot Zipper foot T 006186008 Buttonhole foot Blind hem foot F 006904008 Overcasting foot D 006H1A0004 I 006905008 E 006907008 Satin stitch foot Button sewing foot Brush/ Seam ripper A 006172008 H 006914008 006099008 Spool holders (L & S) Edge/quilting guide Bobbin (3x) Screwdriver (L & S) Pack of needles H1D0083210(L) TA10943210(S) 006008001 006084009 006012008 006V880010 Spool pin felt Auxiliary spool pin Sewing machine dust cover Extension tabl
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on "O" when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. ON OFF Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power. Place machine on a stable surface. 1.
WINDING THE BOBBIN 2 1 3 4 10 Bobbin winding 1 Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. 1 For larger spools of thread, place the large side of the spool holder toward the spool. For smaller spools of thread, place the small side of the spool holder toward the spool, or use the small spool holder. If the thread spool has a thread retaining slit, place this end of the spool toward the right, so the thread doesn't get caught while winding the bobbin.
WINDING THE BOBBIN 6 When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, which is the "bobbin winding position", the symbol " " appears on the LCD screen. 6 The symbol will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the left, which is the "sewing position". 7 Hold the thread tail securely in one hand. 7 8 Press the Start/stop button or the foot control. 8 9 After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.
INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle and presser foot must be fully raised. 11 Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow). 1 22 Pull the thread through the slit (A). A 2 33 With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin. B Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 3 2 1 4 6 5 7 8 Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 11 Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool 1 pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 33 Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated. 3 44. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs. 4 55. Then, down and around the check spring holder. 5 66. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. 6 77. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER Attention: Turn power switch to the off position ("O"). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 11 Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. 1 22 The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye. 2 33 Take the thread in front of the needle. 3 44 Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly.
DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD 11 Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 1 22 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 2 33 Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot. 3 CUTTING THE THREAD Raise the presser foot.
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight). However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
STARTING SEWING Start/stop button The Start/Stop button can be used to run the machine when the foot controller is unplugged from the machine. Press the button to start sewing, then press it again to stop sewing. The machine will run slowly at the start of sewing. The speed limiting adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. To increase the sewing speed, slide the lever to the right, To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
THREAD TENSION - Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To decrease the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. However, 90% of all sewing will be between the "3" and "5" ("4" is the basic setting).
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attention: Turn power switch of off ("O") position when carrying out any of the operations shown below. 1 Attaching the presser foot holder a Raise the presser foot bar (a) by raising the presser foot lifter. Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. b 1 2 Attaching the presser foot a Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). Raise the lever (e).
PRESSER FOOT CHART (The twin needle can be used for some stitches, offering more stitching options. For more information, go to the section: USING THE TWIN NEEDLE) PRESSER FOOT All purpose foot (T) APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT Inserting zippers APPLICATION Satin stitch sewing General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc.
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. 11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolen.
REPLACING THE NEEDLE Attention: Turn power switch of off ("O") position when carrying out any of the operations shown below. B A Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back. B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go. Needles must be in perfect condition.
OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down position button Auto-lock button Reverse button Thread cutter button Start/stop button Start/stop button The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of sewing. The sewing speed will increase slowly until reaching the speed setting selected with the speed limiting adjustment lever. The foot control must be disconnected to complete this operation.
OPERATION BUTTONS Reverse button Select Direct Patterns 1-5, or B Group Patterns 01-06 and the machine will sew in reverse. An arrow " " on the LCD screen display appears while stitching in reverse. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. If you press the reverse button before starting to sew, the machine will permanently sew in reverse. Press the button again to sew forward again.
OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down position button The machine automatically stops sewing with the needle in the up position. The Needle up/down position button offers the option of stopping with the needle in the up position or down in the material. Pressing the Needle up/down position button will raise or lower the needle. An arrow appears to the right of the needle icon on the LCD screen.
FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width adjustment buttons Stitch length adjustment buttons Mode selection button Twin needle button Mirror button Elongation button Stitch width adjustment button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons. Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.
FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch length adjustment buttons When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. To shorten the stitch length, press the " " button (left). For a longer stitch length, press the "+" button (right). The stitch length can be adjusted between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches have a limited length.
FUNCTION BUTTONS Mirror button (see page 61) The Direct Patterns 1-7, B Group Patterns 0116, 33-50, and C Group Patterns 01-66 can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " " button. The machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror button is pressed again. The mirror function also will be canceled if the pattern changed. The function for mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD screen.
SELECTION BUTTONS Edit button Memory button Clear button Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection Press the buttons to select the utility patterns shown beside the number button when the mode button is set at the Direct mode. Number buttons To select the desired pattern and press the number buttons . Except the Direct Pattern mode, the other mode can be selected by pressing the desired numbers.
SELECTION BUTTONS Edit button The " " button is used to modify settings while in the memory mode. Pressing the " " button will allow manual setting of the stitch width, stitch length, mirror, elongation and the auto-lock function. Press the " " button again to leave the editing mode and return to memory mode. (See pages 66-69 for more information on programming the machine Memory). Memory button Press the " " button to enter the memory mode, and store the combinations of characters or decorative stitches.
SEWING TIPS Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 1 5 3 2 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches.
MORE FEATURES Installing the extension table 1. Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by sliding it to the left. 2. Follow the arrow, and stretch the foot of the extension table. 1 3. Snap (A) of the extension table into (B) of the machine. 2 3 Sewing on heavy fabrics The black button on the right side of the all purpose presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot.
NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH B-05 T 0.0 0.5 3.5 2.0 1.0 2.0 5.0 3.0 7.0 4.5 Changing the needle position These setting apply only to Direct Patterns 1-4, or B Group Pattern 05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the " " of stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will be moved to the left. When you press the " + " of stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will be moved to the right.
STRETCH STITCHES T Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. Stretch stitches These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch. Straight stitch Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams.
OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot E 5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0 1 2 11 Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot. 22 Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with Direct Patterns 5 and 7 only. Do not set the stitch width narrower than "5.0", as it is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and width settings. Using the all purpose foot B-10 T 2.5~4.
BLIND HEMS B-11 B-12 B-11: Blind hem for woven fabrics 2.5~4.0 F 5mm 1.0~2.0 B-12: Blind hem for stretch fabrics Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. 5mm 1 Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. 1 Reverse side Reverse side Overcasting stitches 2 Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric.
BUTTON SEWING B-31 H 2.5~4.5 1 Select the pattern 31 from the Group Patterns "B" to get the button sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot. Move the drop feed lever to " the feed dogs. " to lower 1 2 Position the work under the foot. Place the 3 button in the desired position, lower the foot. 2.5~4.5 3 Adjust the stitch width to " 2.5-4.5 " according to the distance between the two holes of the button.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING B-17 B-19 D B-18 B-21 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 3.0~7.0 0.3~1.0 B-20 B-18: For light or medium weight fabrics B-19: For light or medium weight fabrics B-20: For light or medium weight fabrics B-22 2.5~5.5 B-23 B-17: For light to medium weight fabrics 0.3~1.0 B-21: For heavier weight fabrics B-22: For light or medium weight fabrics B-24 5.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 B-23: For heavy weight fabrics B-24: For jeans or trousers B-25 3.0~7.0 1.0~2.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING 3 Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline's mark is aligning with the center of the buttonhole foot. 3 Starting point 4 Lower the buttonhole lever, making sure it is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot, as illustrated.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING B-17 B-18 B-19 B-20 B-21 B-22 B-23 B-24 B-25 B-26 6 66 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 77 Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING Making corded buttonholes When sewing corded buttonholes, hook a heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. 1 Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves, then temporarily tie them there. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread.
BAR TACK STITCH B-32 1.0~3.0 D 0.5~1.0 11 Select pattern 32 of from the Group Patterns "B" to get the bar tack stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 22 Pull the button holder to the rear. Set the 1 button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to the desired length. 2 33 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16") in front of where you want the sewing to start, and then lower the presser foot.
EYELET STITCH B-27 B-28 B-27: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 5.0 6.0 7.0 A B-28: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 11 Select pattern 27 or 28 from the Group Patterns "B" to get the eyelet stitch. Attach presser the foot "A". 1 22 Press the " " or " + " stitch width A B adjustment to button select the eyelet size. C Size of eyelet. A. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch). B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch). C. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch).
DARNING STITCH B-29 B-30 3.5~7.0 D 1.5~2.0 11 Select pattern 29 or 30 from the Group Patterns "B" to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 1 22 B a s t e t h e u p p e r f a b r i c a n d t h e reinforcement fabric together. Select the width of the pattern by using the stitch width button. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear. NOTE Make no gap here 2 33. Pull the button holder to rear.
DARNING STITCH 55 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever. Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size. 2mm 5 66 Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever. The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
ZIPPER INSERTION Attention: Zipper foot should be used with machine set for straight stitch only. Care should be given when choosing needle position as the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing with an altered needle position or with any other pattern. 1 3.5 I 1.5~3.0 Inserting a centered zipper 11 Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2 inch 22 Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line.
ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a lapped zipper 11 Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2 inch 22 Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. 1 2 33 Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper. 44 Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.
NARROW HEMMING * The Rolled hem foot is an optional accessory. 1 K 3.5 1.5~3.0 11 Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. 1 22 Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot. Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of the rolled hem foot.
CORDING Sew over one, two or three strands of cord to embellish fabrics. Pearl cotton, embroidery floss or fine wool yarn can be used for cording. Single cording 5 * The Cording foot is an optional accessory. M Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in the center groove of the cording foot from the right side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot. The grooves of the foot will hold the length of the cord in place while the stitches are being formed over the cord.
SATIN STITCH SEWING 5 B-33 B-34 B-35 B-36 B-37 B-38 B-39 B-40 B-41 B-42 B-43 B-44 B-45 A 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a groove on the underside which allows dense stitching to pass freely underneath. To change the satin or decorative stitch pattern, you may adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing the stitch length and width adjustment buttons.
EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE 1 3.5 P 1.0~3.0 * The Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessory. Insert the edge/quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching.
GATHERING * The gathering foot is an optional accessory. 1 1.0 4.5 Gathered fabric Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gathering foot. Place fabric to be gathered under the presser foot. Sew a row of stitching. The stitches will automatically cause the fabric to gather. Adjust the upper thread tension dial to achieve the amount of fullness desired. Less tension will result in softer gathers, more tension will result in fuller gathers. The stitch length dial can also be used to adjust fullness.
SMOCKING B-14 B-15 T A 11 Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8") apart, across the area. It may be helpful to reduce the needle thread tension slightly, so that the bobbin thread may be drawn later to gather the fabric. 1 22 Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end. 2 33 Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams.
FREE MOTION SEWING * The darning foot is an optional accessory. 5 1 3.5~5.0 Move the drop feed lever to " feed dogs. " to lower the a b a b a Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the darning foot to the presser foot holder bar. The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (c). b c Darning Please Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system.
FREE MOTION SEWING Embroidery Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. When sewing, make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. Keep the stitches close together. You will get longer stitches by moving the hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving the hoop more slowly. Secure with reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing the Auto-lock button.
WALKING FOOT * The Walking foot is an optional accessory. 1 Please Note: Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary. It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine. Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of denim. 1 The Walking foot attachment equalizes the feeding of the fabric layers.
SIDE CUTTER 5 7 * The Side Cutter is an optional accessory. B-10 5.0~7.0 2.0~4.5 This foot is used to trim excess material while sewing. 1. Attach the Side Cutter, making sure the cutter's "arm" fits around the needle bar thumb screw. Tighten the thumb screw, securing the foot. 2. Slowly turn the handwheel towards you; the needle should go over the stitch finger on the foot. If the needle is hitting the metal stitch finger or metal side, then widen or narrow the stitch width.
OPEN TOE FOOT * The Open Toe Foot is an optional accessory. This foot provides a more visible view of the area that you will be stitching. Because of its open area at the front, you can see markings much more easily. 1. Set machine to desired stitch. 2. With a marking pencil or chalk, trace the outline for your design or pattern on the right side of the garment. Hint: Use a marker that can be removed easily in case the stitching does not cover it completely. 3.
INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT 1 3.5 * The Invisible Zipper Foot is an optional accessory. 2.0~4.5 This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts, dresses and other garments. 1. Before closing the seam on your project, use a fabric marker to mark the desired bottom end of the zipper on both sides of the zipper opening. 2. Fold in and press the seam allowances of both opening edges and open out the pressed edges. 3.
FAGOTING B-13 B-16 A T 11 Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting 1 22 Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing. 3 After sewing, remove the stabilizer and basting stitches.
SCALLOP STITCH Scallop hem C-35 T 11 Fold the fabric, right sides together. Sew along the folded edge, as illustrated. 22 Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming. Notch the allowance. Wrong side of fabric 1 2 33 Turn fabric over and push out the curved seam to the surface and press it. 3 Scallop edging C-34 B-36 A T 11 Sew on hem line. 22 Trim the fabric close to the stitching taking care not to cut the thread.
ELONGATION B-33 B-34 B-35 B-36 B-37 B-38 B-39 B-40 B-41 B-42 B-43 B-44 B-45 A 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 11 The stitches shown in the diagram above can be elongated up to five times the normal length by pressing the elongation button. 1 22 The LCD screen icon for elongation imaging of the pattern appears. 2 33 When the width or length of the stitch is changed, a greater variety of the selected pattern is available. x1 x2 Please Note: Patterns from B Group 33-45 can be elongated and mirrored simultaneously.
MIRROR IMAGE Please Note: - The Direct Patterns " " and B Group Patterns 17-32 cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. 11 Select the pattern. 1 22 Pressing the mirror button. 2 33 The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of the pattern appears. 3 A. Normal pattern sewing. B. Mirror pattern sewing.
USING THE TWIN NEEDLE * The twin needle is an optional accessory. T 3.0~4.0 Please Note: When using twin needles, use the " T " presser foot regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out. 11 Insert the twin needle. Attention: Use a SINGER style 2025 twin needle. For more information, go to www.singer.com. Use of any other type of twin needle may possibly bend the needle or damage the machine. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury.
MEMORY Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns such as names, which may be used frequently. Please Note: - Multiple patterns selecting from pattern modes together. , , , can be combined and sewn - This machine has 4 modules of program memory and each module can retain 20 units of stitches.
MEMORY 55 Press the desired pattern number. (e.g. 50) M 5 66 The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen. M 6 77 Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in the memory. M 7 Please Note: One memory module will hold up to 20 patterns. When 20 patterns have been selected, the machine will beep to signal that the memory is full. M 8 98 Press the " " button to leave the memory mode and return to the normal screen.
MEMORY Editing patterns 11 Use the stitch width adjustment button to select the pattern that you wish to edit while in the memory mode. M 1 22 Press the " " button to edit the pattern. M EDIT 2 Please Note: The stitch length, stitch width, Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted manually. M EDIT 3 Press the " " button when complete and return to browse status.
MEMORY Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern 1 Press the " " button to enter memory mode and then input the number of the memory module. M 1 22 Input the number of memory module. (e.g. 2) M 2 33 LCD screen shows the first pattern of the selected memory module. Select or browse memory patterns by pressing stitch width " " or " + " buttons. M 3 44 Press on the foot control or press the start/stop button to start the sewing machine. 4 55 The screen shows the current sewing pattern.
WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning animation message display The sewing machine is experiencing a problem The animation message means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle cannot move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 75 or 76 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew. Instruction animation message display Bobbin winding The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning beeping sound - When operating correctly: 1 beep - When the memory is full 20 units of pattern: 3-short beeps - When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps - When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 8 seconds short beeps It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please refer to the "Trouble shooting guide" on pages 75 & 76 for solutions. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.
BUZZER SOUND 11 Press on the " ON " button and turn on the power switch. OFF 1 22 You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width " + " or " " button. Select desired mode sound on " "or sound off " ". 2 33 Pressing the "0000" button. The Buzzer sound setting mark will appear on the LCD screen when you have set it.
MAINTENANCE Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. Cleaning the screen If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface.
MAINTENANCE 33 Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 3 44 Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 4 55 Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth. 5 66 Replace the bobbin case into the hook race so that the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as shown.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer at www.singer.com Problem Cause Correction 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 1.Rethread the machine. Page 13 2.The thread tension is too tight. 2.Reduce the thread tension (lower number). Page 19 3.Select a larger needle. Page 22 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. Upper thread 4.The needle is not inserted correctly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. Seam puckering Patterns are distorted The machine jams The machine is noisy Uneven stitches, uneven feed The sewing machine doesn't operate 1.Loosen the thread tension. Reference Page 19 2.The needle thread is not threaded 2.Rethread the machine. correctly. Page 13 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and being sewn. fabric. Page 22 4.
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART A group patterns-10 (Direct patterns) Stitch Pattern Utility stitches Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Auto Auto 1 3.5 2.5 T 2 0.0 2.5 T 3 3.5 2.5 T 4 3.5 2.5 T 5 5.0 2.0 T 6 5.0 1.0 T 7 5.0 2.5 E 8 5.0 0.5 D 9 5.0 0.5 D 0 5.0 0.5 D Functions Mirror/ Twin needle Memory Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Presser Thread cutter foot /T : Adjustments can be made.
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Auto Auto 23 7.0 0.5 D Buttonhole 24 stitches 25 7.0 0.5 D 6.0 1.0 D 26 6.0 1.5 D Eyelet stitches 27 7.0 28 7.0 Darning stitches 29 7.0 2.0 D 2.0 D A A 30 7.0 Button sewing 31 stitches Bar tack 32 stitches 3.5 2.0 0.5 D 33 7.0 0.5 A 34 7.0 0.5 A 35 7.0 0.5 A 36 7.0 0.5 A 37 7.0 0.5 A 38 7.0 0.5 A 39 7.0 0.5 A 40 7.0 0.5 A 41 7.0 0.5 A 42 7.0 0.
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART C group patterns-66 Stitch Pattern Cross stitches Quilt stitches Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Auto Auto 01 5.0 2.5 A 02 6.0 1.0 A 03 4.0 1.0 A 04 4.0 1.0 A 05 6.0 1.5 A 06 6.0 1.5 A 07 6.0 1.5 A 08 6.0 1.5 A 09 5.0 2.0 T 10 4.0 2.0 T 11 3.5 2.5 T 12 3.5 2.5 T 13 4.0 2.5 A 14 3.5 2.5 T 15 6.0 2.0 T 16 7.0 1.5 T 17 6.0 2.0 T 18 5.0 2.0 T 19 5.0 2.0 T 20 6.0 1.5 T 21 5.0 1.5 A 22 5.
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Stitch Pattern Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Mirror/ Twin needle Memory Thread cutter Foot Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Presser Auto Auto foot 40 5.5 2.0 T 41 5.0 2.0 T 42 6.0 3.0 T 43 3.5 2.0 T 44 5.0 2.0 T 45 5.0 2.0 T 46 5.0 2.5 T 47 5.0 2.0 A 48 7.0 3.0 A 49 7.0 2.0 A 50 7.0 3.0 A Decorative 51 stitches 7.0 2.0 A 52 7.0 1.5 A 53 5.0 1.0 A 54 7.0 2.0 A 55 7.0 2.5 A 56 7.0 2.5 T 57 7.0 2.
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