SINGER Free-Arm 6106 sewing machine Instruction manual

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* Copyright © 1979 THE SINGER COMPANY
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Chapter 1.
Chapter 2.
Chapter 3.
Chapter 4.
Chapter 5.
Chapter 6.
Chapter 7.
Chapter 8.
Chapter 9.
CONTENTS
Getting to Know Your Machine .
Principal Parts .
Accessories . . .
Getting Ready to Sew .
Choosing and Changing Accessories .
Fabric Weight Table . . .
Fabric Thread and Needle Table
Needle-Fabric Combinations .
Operating the Machine .
The Bobbin Thread . . .
Winding the Bobbin ® Threading the ‘Bobbin ‘Case
Threading the Machine . . . . . .
Raising the Bobbin Thread
Straight Stitching .
Adjusting Machine Stitch. to Suit Your Fabric .
Setting Selectors ® Regulating Presser Foot Pressure ©
~ Adjusting Stitch Length e Needle-Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam. . . . a
Keeping the Seam Straight
Applications
Zipper Insertion ° Darning
Basic Zig-Zag Stitching .
Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric.
How to Set Selectors e Pattern Group “Selector °
Needle Position Selector * Stitch Width Selector ® Adjusting Needle Tension ®
Adjusting Stitch -ength e Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
Satin Stitching . . 122 ©
Applications
Appliqué ® Lingerie Seams ° Zig- Zag Seam Finishes
Machine Stitch Patterns
Setting Selectors . .
Selecting a Pattern Group e Adjusting Width of the Design ° Adjusting Stitch
Placement ® Adjusting Stitch Length ® Adjusting Stitch Balance
Adjusting Stitches to Suit Stretch Fabrics ce ee.
Guiding and Supporting Fabric ® Adjusting Pressure
Stitch Pattern Chart . . . .
Applications
Blindstitch
Hems
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag . . .
Bar Tacks ® Mending a Tear
Honeycomb Stitch
Attaching Elastic
Buttonholes and Buttons .
Four-Step Buttonholing .
Changing Stitch + Density
Buttons
Twin-Needle Stitching
Free-Arm Sewing .
Performance Checklist .
Chapter 10. Caring for Your Machine .
Index
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Pattern Group Selector
Stitch Width Selector
Bobbin Winder Tension
Take-up Lever
Pressure Dial
Needle Clamp
Thread Cutter
. Presser Foot Lifter
Thread Guides
. General Purpose Presser
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Tension Dial
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Sewing Light
Extension Bed
General Purpose Needie
Plate
Feed
Bobbin Case Hader
Transparent Bobbin
; Slide Plate
Stitch Length Selector
and Buttonhole Dial
. Reverse Stitch Push
Sutton
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Power and Light Switch
Electrical Connections
and Speed Controlier
‘Machine Plug Receptacle
Needle Position Selector
Stitch Balance Control
Dial |
. Hand Wheel Knob
7. Hand Wheel :
Bobbin Winder Spindle
; Spool Pin and Felt
accessories
The accessories that come with your sewing
machine are designed to help you do many
kinds of sewing easily.
1.
2.
10.
11.
12.
Transparent Bobbins (No. 172336).
Needles
e Style 2020 in your machine when deliver-
ed is for general sewing.
e Style 2045 is used for sewing knits,
stretch fabrics and elastic.
e Style 2025 for twin-needle decorative
stitching on woven and knit fabrics.
. Buttonhole Foot is used to make bar tack
buttonholes of any length in four steps.
Special Purpose Foot. Used for all kinds
of decorative zig-zag stitching.
. Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitch-
ing corded seams.
. General Purpose Foot on your machine
when delivered, is used for all utility sew-
ing, with either straight or zig-zag stitching.
. General Purpose Needle Plate on your
machine when delivered is used with all
presser feet.
. Snap-in Feed Cover for button sewing and
free-motion work.
Spool Pin Extension used for tubes of
thread.
Blindstitch Hem Guide. Use this with the
general purpose foot to position and guide
the hem.
Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twin-
needle stitching and two-thread topstitch-
Ing.
Felt to help thread unwind smoothly.
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Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew
choosing and changing accessories
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
e Raise needle to its highest point by turning
the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle B
clamp screw A and remove the needle.
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The presser feet furnished with your machine Raise needle to highest position by turning the
snap on and off a common shank. hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot.
e Insert new needle up into clamp B as far
as it will go, with the flat side of the needle
to the back.
e Tighten needle clamp screw.
CHANGING PRESSER FEET
Snap-on Presser Feet
To Remove and Replace Foot
la. Press toe of presser foot upward as far as 1b. Then snap down to remove.
it will go.
2. Centre the new presser foot under the shank 3. Press presser foot screw down firmly until
C and lower the presser foot lifter so that foot snaps into place.
the shank fits over the presser foot pin.
REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE
PLATE
e Raise presser foot.
e Raise needle to highest position.
e Open slide plate. Place thumb under right
side of needle plate, lift it up and withdraw
it to right. |
e Replace needle plate under clamping pin A,
push it gently to the left and press down
until it snaps into place.
ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER
e Raise presser foot.
e Raise needle to highest position by turning
hand wheel toward you. Open slide plate.
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¢ Slide snap-in feed cover away from you
over needle plate until points B and C are
positioned directly over holes in needle plate
as illustrated. Snap in point B. Then push
point C in toward point B until it snaps into
place. Close slide plate. To remove, open
slide plate then simply lift up front edge of
feed cover.
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ATTACHING BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE
e Raise presser foot, loosen presser foot
screw with a coin and slip blindstitch hem
guide between screw and shank of the
general purpose foot.
e Be sure underside of the guide clears the
slide plate and front of foot.
¢ Tighten screw with a coin.
FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE
There are many types of fabrics around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and
weight. The fabric below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of
what is available for purchase.
SILK Chiffon, Net, Lace, Ninon Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille
(Woven) Organza, E | г =
Tulle
(Knit) A FM Jersey
RAYON = Es Net, Lace Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
(Woven). - | | : > PA
Knit) 1 FPS E — Ciré
COTTON Voile, © Net Lace = Challis, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,
(Woven) 5 Tulle- Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué,
| E Poplin
(Knit). ES Es — Jersey -
WOOL LED fms | Cashmers, Flannel, Mohair, Felt, Crepe
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(Knit) | | or oh = —… Jersey
SYNTHETIC Chiffon; ~~. Net, Lace, Ninon, Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin
(Woven) sagas ~~ Crepe de Chine | м
Tulle AN at =
(Knit) E. alr Sa + ATT STA PE Rasche!, Single Knit, Sweater Knit,
AU SE Нар \ y Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré —
SYNTHETIC CE vile [Жо и Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham,
BLENDS | HE Pe Poplin | | TRS
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(Knit) ETA AAA ERE,
LEATHER e ra | Kidskin, Patent, Chamois, Imitation-
a ==" E Leathers 8 Suedes, Leather, Suede
PLASTIC i | | | | = a Plastic Film = 2 Plastic Film 4
VINYLS
Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using in order to
select the correct needle and thread combination.
For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer to the Fabric, Thread and
Needle Table on the following page.
MEDIUM. 2 ‚ HEAVY — VERY HAEVY
Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung,
Sulting, Brocade
Velvet, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe
Velveteen, Corduroy, Velvet, Fleece, Corduroy, Denim, Ticking, Canvas, Denim, Duck,
Velour, Terry, Chintz Linen, Drapery Fabric, Burlap Canvas, Sailcloth,
Upholstery Fabric
Stretch Velours“, Stretch Terryé
A Usually contain some synthetic fibres also.
Suiting, Flannel, Gabardine, Felt, Suiting, Tweed, Duffle Coating, Blanketing
Serge, Mohair
Jersey
Velvet, Crepe, Talfeta, Satin,
Gabardine
Jacquard. Double Knit, Sweater Knit, Double Knit, Helenca, Fake Furs
Bonded Knit, Tricot, Spandex, Stretch
Terry, Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake
Furs
inde Type. Poplin, Corduroy, Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric
Gabardine
Terry Knit Double Knit
Patent, Imitation-Leathers & Suedes, Buckskin, Calfskin, Suede, Reptile Upholstery Leather
Leather, Suede, Reptile
Bonded Vinyl (Knit Back). Patent, Upholstery Vinyl Upholstery Vinyl
Embossed, Printed
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice
will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight
Table on the previous page, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides
to needle and thread selection. Refer to them before starting a sewing project. Be sure
to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table
to determine the weight and type of the material you are using.
Next,
refer to the Fabric Thread and Needle Table,
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
Fine Silk
RAYON
_ Fine Mercerized
COTTON Fine Cotton
‘Fine M ercerized
WOOL
SYNTHETIC Fine Synthetic
SYNTHETIC
BLENDS Fine Synthetic
LEATHER
PLASTIC
VINYLS
2020-9
2020-9
Fine
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Mercerized
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Silk
Mercerized
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2020-9
2020-9
2020-11
2020-9
2020-9
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
“ Medium Cotton
Med. Mercerized
Fine Silk
Fine Mercerized
Fine Synthetic
Fine Synthetic
Med. Mercerized
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Fine Mercerized
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Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left (silk, rayon, etc.). Then locate
the fabric weight column (filmy, sheer, etc.) for your fabric at top of table. Read across from
Type of Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column. There, the correct thread and needle
choice for your fabric will be found.
Example: If you are sewing a medium weight wool, find wool in Type of Fabric column. Read
across to Medium (weight) column and you will see that a medium silk or mercerized thread
and a size 2020-14 needle are to be used.
You should follow the recommendations in this instruction book and on the needle package
for correct style and size of needle for different types and weights of fabric.
MEDIUM HEAVY VERY HEAVY
THREADS NEEDLES THREADS NEEDLES THREADS NEEDLES
Medium Silk Heavy Silk
Medium Mercerized 2020-11 Heavy Mercerized 2020-14 Heavy Silk 2020-14
Medium Synthetic Heavy Synthetic Heavy Synthetic
Medium Mercerized 2020-11 Heavy Mercerized 2020-14 Heavy Mercerized 2020-14
Medium Cotton Heavy Cotton Heavy Cotton
Medium Mercerized 2020-14 Heavy Mercerized 2020-16 Heavy Mercerized 2020-18
Medium Silk
Medium Mercerized 2020-14 Heavy Mercerized 2020-16 Heavy Mercerized 2020-16
Medium Synthetic . 2045-14 Heavy Synthetic 2045-16 Heavy Synthetic 2020-16 or 18
Medium Synthetic 2045-14 Heavy Synthetic 2045-16 Heavy Synthetic 2020-16 or 18
Medium Mercerized Heavy Mercerized Heavy Mercerized
Medium Synthetic 2032-14 Heavy Synthetic 2032-16 Heavy Synthetic 2032-18
Medium Mercerized Medium Mercerized Heavy Mercerized
Medium Synthetic 2020-11 Medium Synthetic 2020-14 Heavy Synthetic 2020-16
Medium Mercerized Medium Mercerized Heavy Mercerized
Medium Synthetic 2020-11 Medium Synthetic 2020-14 Heavy Synthetic 2020-16
needle-fabric combinations
Correct needle selection is closely related to
stitch quality and appearance. Damaged fabric
is almost always caused by a needle that is
bent, burred or that is an inappropriate style
for the fabric and thread you are using.
The three types of needles most commonly used
are the regular, ball point, and wedge. To
obtain good results, the correct size and type
of needle for the fabric and thread you are
using must be chosen. Refer to the Fabric,
Thread and Needle Table, page 8.
Result of Using a Bent Needle
operating the machine
CONNECTING MACHINE
eo Before plugging in your machine, be sure
the electrical information on the side of the
machine A, below the hand wheel agrees
with the range marked on your electrical
meter.
e Connect plug B to machine and plug C to
your socket outlet.
e To turn the machine and light on or off,
press switch as shown.
DN Y
OFF
* To run the machine and control speed,
press the speed controller D with your foot.
The harder you press, the faster the ma-
chine will sew. |
CAUTION: Disconnect the power line plug from
the socket outlet when changing needies, feet
or needle plates or when leaving the machine
unattended. This eliminates the possibility of
starting the machine by accidentally pressing
the speed controller.
the bobbin thread
Your sewing machine uses two threads to form a stitch. The upperthread comes from the
spool and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bob-
bin. Wind the bobbin before threading the machine.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
Preparation Steps
1. Raise the presser foot and turn hand wheel
toward you until needle is in highest po-
sition.
2. Loosen hand wheel knob A by turning it to-
ward you with the right hand while MOI
hand wheel with the left hand.
3. Open slide plate and lift out bobbin.
4. Place spool pin felt on pin.
Winding Steps
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Pass Thread
Through Hole
in Bobbin
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e Place thread spool on spool pin with thread
retaining slit B on top. (Break paper at the
end of spool if necessary). If you are using
a tube of thread affix spool pin extension
to spool pin to ensure even flow of thread.
e Lead thread around bobbin winder tension
disc C and through small hole in bobbin
from inside out.
e Place bobbin on spindle and push bobbin
to right to engage bobbin winder.
Hold thread end as shown and start the ma-
chine. Cut off thread end after a few coils
have been wound.
When required amount of thread has been
wound (winding will stop when bobbin is
full), stop the machine and cut connecting
thread.
Push bobbin to left and remove bobbin from
spindle.
Hold hand wheel and tighten hand wheel
Knob.
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
1. Hold bobbin so that thread unwinds in the
direction shown, and put bobbin into bobbin
case.
2. Pull thread into notch A, draw it back under
the tension spring and back into slot B.
A ZZ > 3. Draw approximately 10 cm (4 inches) of
a thread across the bobbin.
4. Close slide plate allowing thread to enter slot
between the needle plate and slide plate.
threading the machine
Raise the presser fool to release tension
discs and make sure needle and take-up
lever are in highest position.
Place spool pin felt from accessories over
spool pin, and place spool of thread on
spool pin over felt, with spool thread re-
taining slit A on top.
Keep right hand on spool of thread to hold
firmly in place while threading machine.
Snap thread into upper thread guide 1.
Pass thread through point 2.
Thread the needle thread tension 3. Slide
thread over metal plate into tension discs.
Lead thread under needle thread tension
and through tension wire by firmly pulling
thread straight up.
Pull thread to right behind point 2 guiding
thread up toward take-up lever.
Pass thread through points 4 to 6 as shown.
Thread needle from front to back and draw
about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread through
eye of needie.
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD
Now that you have wound the bobbin and threaded the needle, raise the bobbin thread
through the hole in the needle plate.
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1. Hold needle thread lightly with left hand 2. Continue turning hand wheel and hold-
and turn hand wheel siowly toward you ing needle thread until needle rises and
sO that needle enters needle plate. brings up bobbin thread in a loop.
3. Undo the loop with your fingers. 4. Place both needle and bobbin threads
under the foot and draw them to back
of machine.
Chapter 3. Straight Stitching
adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric
Before you move the selectors to set your N
machine for straight stitching, turn the hand
wheel toward you until the needle is above Needle Position Selector
the needle plate.
SETTING SELECTORS
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e Set needle position selector at de Ld
e Set stitch width selector at +: 3 $ =
e Set stitch length: .5-4 to suit fabric
Stitch Width Selector
REGULATING PRESSER FOOT
PRESSURE
The pressure dial regulates the pressure that
the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct
pressure is important because it enables the
fabric to feed smoothly and evenly, without
being marked.
The NORM (normal) setting is an all purpose
setting that can be used for sewing a wide va-
riety of fabrics of different weights and tex-
tures. Intermediate notched settings above and
below NORM (normal) are also provided. When
you need extra control to sew, regulate the
setting to heavier or lighter pressure to suit
the fabric being used.
Lower the foot before setting pressure.
* To increase pressure, turn dial from NORM
toward MAX.
e To decrease pressure, turn dial from NORM
toward # .
e For darning, set dial on # .
Reverse Stitch Push Button
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length dial controls the length of
stitches. The numbers around the edge of the
dial express stitch length in mm; the lower
the number, the shorter the stitch. Generally,
shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric;
longer stitches for heavy fabric. The area from
0 to 1 is used for the adjustment of zig-zag
satin stitching (see page 21).
Setting the Dial
e Turn dial so that stitch length desired is
positioned under Y symbol.
e To shorten stitch length, turn dial clockwise
to a lower number.
* To lengthen stitch length, turn dial counter-
clockwise to a higher number.
For reverse stitching, depress push button lo-
cated in centre of dial, hold in until reverse
stitching is completed, then release push but-
ton. Push button can be depressed while ma-
chine is sewing.
Note: Reverse stitching cannot be done when
using a stretch stitch pattern.
NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
Correct tension is important because too much
or too little will weaken your seams cr cause
your fabric to pucker. Make a test sample with
the fabric and the thread you plan to use and
examine it. A well balanced stitch, as shown in
illustration A, will have the needle and bobbin
threads locked between the two layers of fabric
with no loops on top or bottom and no puckers.
The tension dial regulates the degree of ten-
sion on your needle thread. Set it according
to the type of thread and fabric you use. The
numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork.
If the fabric puckers B, decrease tension. |!
the stitches in your test sample look loose C,
Increase needle thread tension.
e To decrease tension, turn dial to lower
number.
e To increase tension, turn dial to higher
number.
sewing a seam
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Stitch Length: To suit fabric
General Purpose Needle Plate
General Purpose Foot
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Raise presser foot. Pull thread back under
presser foot leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches)
of thread.
Position needle approximately 1.2 cm ('/2
inch) from fabric edge. Then lower pres-
ser foot and backstitch almost to the edge
of the fabric for reinforcement by stitching
in reverse direction, For additional informa-
tion on reverse stitching refer to page 16.
Stitch forward to end of seam and stop
machine before the end of stitching line.
(Do not sew beyond edge of fabric).
. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Press reverse stitch push button and
back stitch 1.2 cm ('/2 inch) to reinforce end
of stitching.
Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Raise foot and remove fabric by draw-
ing It to the back and to the left. Cut threads
on thread cutter at rear of presser bar.
KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
To keep the seam straight, use one of the
numbered guidelines on the needle plate. The
dimensions they represent are shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION: Because of the up and down mo-
vement of the needle, you must work care-
fully and watch the sewing area when operat-
ing the machine.
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applications
ZIPPER INSERTION
How the zipper is inserted will depend on the
type of the garment and the location of the
zipper. With the adjustable zipper foot, you
will find it easy to sew an even line of stitch-
ing close to the zipper.
The zipper foot can be used either to the left
or right of the needle, depending on where
the bulk of the garment is placed.
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e Stitch Length: To suit fabric
General Purpose Needle Plate
Zipper Foot
Adjusting the Zipper Foot
When the zipper is to the right of the needle.
e Before attaching the zipper foot -slide the
adjusting spacer to the left (illustration A).
e Snap on the zipper foot as instructed on
page 4.
e Check the position of the foot by lowering
the needle into the side notch of the foot,
making sure it clears the foot.
When zipper is to the left of the needle, ad-
just the foot to the right of the needle in the
same way (illustration B).
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DARNING
With Embroidery Hoop
® Needle Position:
e Stitch Width: НЕ TZ
e Stitch Length: 0
® Snap-in Feed Cover
® No Presser Foot or Presser Foot Shank
® Presser Bar: Lowered
e Insert snap-in feed cover plate as instruc-
ted on page 5.
e Trim ragged edges from area to be darned
and centre worn section in embroidery hoop
designed for machine use.
e Position hoop under the needle and lower
presser bar to engage tension. Hold needie
thread loosely with left hand, turn hand
wheel over and draw bobbin thread up
through fabric. Hold both thread ends and
lower needie into fabric. Take a few stitches
to secure.
Snip off thread ends close to fabric.
e Outline area to be darned with straight
stitches for reinforcement.
e Stitch across opening, moving hoop under
needle at a slight angle from lower left to
upper right. Keep lines of stitching closely
spaced and even in length. When opening
is filled, cover area with crosswise lines oi
stitching.
This method of controlling fabric movement
with an embroidery hoop should be done with
the extension bed on the machine and may be
used to do embroidering or monogramming.
Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching
adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric
You can do functional as well as decorative
zig-zag stitching with your sewing machine.
How to set selectors
PATTERN GROUP SELECTOR
Before moving selector, make sure needle is
out of the fabric.
For plain zig-zag stitching:
® Set stitch width selector on | (straight stitch)
e Turn pattern group selector to | aligning
number under W mark
e Pattern Group Selector: |
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e Stitch Length:.5 -4 to suit fabric
e General Purpose Needle Plate
e General Purpose Foot
NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR
Before moving selector, make sure needle is
out of the fabric.
Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done in
centre I needle position.
Left Jo and right J settings are used for
special stitch placement, as in button sewing.
STITCH WIDTH SELECTOR
Before moving selector, make sure needle is
out of the fabric.
To produce a plain zig-zag or a decorative
stitch, the stitch width selector is moved from
its straight stitch position | to any of its
other five positions. The further you move the
selector lever toward the right, the wider your
stitch will be.
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Stitch Length Setling
ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
Zig-zag stitching requires less needle thread
tension than straight stitching.
Make a test sample with the fabric and thread
you plan to use so that you can adjust the
tension properly. The stitches should lie flat
against the fabric without causing the fabric
to pucker.
If the stitches are not flat and the fabric is
puckered, lower the needle thread tension by
turning the dial to a lower number.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give
you an open zig-zag stitch.
The higher the number, the more open, or
farther apart your stitches will be.
The area between 0 and 1 on the dial, is used
for the adjustment of zig-zag satin- stitching, a
series of closely spaced plain zig-zag. stitches
that form a smooth, satin-like surface. (Refer
to page 21 for information on satin stitching).
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
See page 15 under « Straight Stitching ».
satin stitching
When you wish to produce a satin stitch make
a test sample first so you can adjust stitch
length and thread tension properly. Soft fabric
may require a backing to ensure a firm stitch.
Crisp organdy, lawn or a fusible interfacing
are suitable for this purpose.
Accessory and Selector Settings
e Pattern Group Selector: /
Needle Position: L'L:1
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Stitch Length: 0 to 1
General Purpose Needle Plate
Special Purpose Foot
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
e Turn stitch length selector dial to 1.
e Run the machine at a slow speed and grad-
ually turn stitch length dial clockwise until
stitches are closely spaced and form a
smooth surface.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
Satin stitching requires less tension than
straight stitching or open zig-zag stitching.
Furthermore, the wider the stitch, the lighter
the tension on the thread must be. Notice the
stitching on your sample. If the fabric is puck-
ered, lower the needle thread tension by
turning the tension dial to a lower number.
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applications
APPLIQUE
Appliqué adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own
design, trace a simple cutline from a colouring book, or use a motif cut from a printed fabric.
Fabrics of similar or different textures combine equally well.
A closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch is used for appliqué work. Although you may vary stitch
width to accommodate fabric weave and texture, never allow the stitch to be too wide.
Make a test sample to help you decide which of the following methods is best for your fabric
and design.
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General Purpose Needle Plate
Special Purpose Foot
Preparation
* Baste appliqué design to fabric and outline
the design with a short straight stitch.
® Remove basting and press.
Method 1 - Trimming after Stitching
e Set machine as code recommends.
e Outline the entire design with appliqué
stitching.
e Cut away the fabric or the outer edges of
the stitching with embroidery scissors.
Method 2 - Stitching after Trimming
® Trim outside fabric edges close to straight
stitch outline of design.
e Set machine as code recommends.
e Overedge the design with appliqué stitching.
This step will produce a smooth, lustrous
finish that requires no additional trimming.
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Method 2
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LINGERIE SEAMS
To make a lingerie seam durable and flexible use the plain zig-zag stitch at a narrow width
setting. This seam treatment is particularly suitable for bias seams. When seaming nylon tricot
insert a 2045 needle in the machine before you begin to sew.
Straight stitch the seam line on wrong side
of fabric.
Press both seam allowances in the same
direction.
From the right side, topstitch with narrow
zig-zag stitching, letting the needle alter-
nately enter the seam line and seam thick-
ness.
(Stitch width narrow; stitch length 1 to 1.5).
ZIG-ZAG SEAM FINISHES
Seam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to
ravel. There are two methods of finishing seams in such fabrics: trimming seam edge or over-
edging. Make a test sample to determine which method best suits your fabric.
Pattern Group Selector: /
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Stitch Length: 1 to 3 to suit fabric
General Purpose Needle Plate
General Purpose Foot
Method 1 - Trimmed Seam Finish
Adjust stitch width and length to give you
the most «open» stitch that will secure the
fabric edge; avoid harsh overstitching.
Stitch near the edge of seam allowance, and
trim seam edges evenly after stitching.
Method 2 - Overedged Seam Finish
Adjust needle thread tension, stitch width,
and stitch length to suit fabric.
Trim seam edges evenly.
Place trimmed seam under the foot and over-
edge the seam allowance as illustrated.
Method 2
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Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns
Setting selectors
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Decorative Stitch Patterns Stretch Stitch Patterns
In addition to straight stitch and zig-zag stitch, your machine can produce a variety of stitch
patterns. There are two types of stitch patterns built into your machine:
e decorative stitch patterns, illustrated above, are produced by side-to-side movement of the
needle,
¢ stretch stitch patterns, illustrated above, are produced by both the side-to-side movement
of the needle and the back-and-forth movement of the feed.
The straight stretch symbol %@ is positioned at left side of control panel above the straight
stitch symbol |
Refer to chart on page 28 for further information on machine setting and applications for the
stitch patterns on your machine.
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SELECTING A PATTERN GROUP
Before moving pattern group selector, make
sure needle is above fabric.
When you rotate the pattern group selector,
one of six different groups of stitch pattern is
available to you.
Slide stitch width selector to ! , then rotate
the pattern group selector as required, until
the number of the desired group of two stitches
is positioned under the Y symbol above the
selector.
ADJUSTING WIDTH OF THE DESIGN
Before moving stitch width selector, always
raise needle above fabric.
To produce a stitch pattern, the stitch width
selector must be moved from | toward the
right. The further you move the selector lever
toward the right, the wider your stitch will be.
ADJUSTING STITCH PLACEMENT
Before moving needle position selector, make
sure needle is above fabric.
All stitch patterns can be sewn in either left
, centre Ll , or right À needle position
Selector setting centre JL is used most often.
A L left or À right setting is used to
place narrow stitch patterns to the left or right
of the centre in decorative work.
Stitch Width Selector
Left —
Centre
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Setting for Stretch Stitch Pattern
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ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
When you are preparing to do pattern stitch-
ing, make a test sample with the fabric and
thread you plan to use so that you can adjust
the stitch length correctly.
Any sitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give
you an open stitch pattern of whichever de-
corative stitch pattern you select. The higher
the number, the more open, or farther apart,
your stitch will be. The area between 0 and 1
of the selector is used for the fine adjust-
ment of satin stitching (see page 21).
For stretch stitch patterns, stitch length is
controlled with a single setting of the stitch
length selector. Simply rotate it until the co-
loured bar NM is under the Y symbol above
the dial.
ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE
When you are using stretch stitch patterns,
you may need to adjust the stitch balance dial
in order to correct the appearance of the
stitch.
Before you move the dial from its neutral po-
sition ( € symbol on dial aligned with line
== ON panel), make a test sample. If adjust-
ment is required stitch slowly and move the
dial as illustrated.
e Turn dial down to bring stitches of the pat-
terns together (ill. A).
e Turn dial up to separate stitches of the pat-
terns (ill. B).
Always return the dial to its neutral position
after sewing stretch stitch patterns.
adjusting stitches to suit stretch fabrics
GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC
Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction
need only to be guided in front of the presser
foot when you use one of the stretch stitches.
Some fabrics — nylon tricot and elasticized
fabrics, for example — do require support
while being stitched.
e For nylon tricot and similar synthetic knits,
apply gentle tension by holding the seam in
front and back of the presser foot as you
sew (illustration Aj.
e For elasticized fabric, stretch lace, and knits
with an unusual amount of elasticity, apply
firm tension in front and back of the presser
foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed (illustration B).
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle, caus-
ing it to break.
ADJUSTING PRESSURE WHEN
SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC
Some knit and stretch fabrics, because of
their structure, require either more or less
than normal (NORM) presser bar pressure to
feed smoothly and evenly.
e For thick, soft or very stretchy knits, de-
crease pressure by turning dial from NORM
toward #
e For nylon tricot, ciré and similar hard sur-
face synthetic knits, increase pressure by
turning dial from NORM toward MAX.
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STITCH PATTERN CHART
dhe e A lL non o to select the correct pattern for your fabric and sewing Job.
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Used for general purpose stretch sew-
ing, bar tacks, finishing seams, em-
broidery and appliqué.
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ARANA NARRAN NAAA I — ) :
ANALY а Vi Lets you mend, join and reinforce with-
out bulk. Ideal for bar tacking.
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Domino
Ideal for plain seams that stretch and
Any for repairing and reinforcing seams.
setting (Coloured a AS TR
Straight Stretch“ Bar) only
ALANRANMNARA: a est For heavy-duty general purpose sewing.
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Ric-Rac Stitcho Bar)
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Honeycomb 2 | Ваг)
Traditionally used for hemstitching.
SENS DT (Coloured
Turkish Stitch‘ Bar)
TT, ty | = o.oo... Perfect for ornamental borders.
5 (Coloured
Tatting & Bar)
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6 (Coloured 1115 0 5 creatively in joining patchwork.
Tyrol Stitch à — Bar)
A SLOW speed setting is recommended tor sewing Stretch Stitch patterns and a lighter-than-normal pressure dial setting
may be needed for some fabrics. This stitch is designed for strength and permanence and cannot readily be ripped out
without risk of fabric damage.
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applications
MVT VV V V Vyv-
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The blindstitch has many practical and functional
lts most common use
provides a durable hem finish. However, the creative ways that one might apply
> this stitch are unending.
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Blindstitch Hems
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e Stitch Length: 1 to 2.5
e General Purpose Needle Plate
e General Purpose Foot
e Blindstitch Hem Guide
1. Raise foot, loosen screw, and slip blindstitch
hem guide from the front between the screw
and the shank of the foot. Make sure the
underside of the guide clears the slide plate
and the front of the foot. Tighten screw with
coin.
2. Prepare hem in the usual way. It is advisable
to baste the hem. Place the basting at least
1.3 cm ('/2 inch) below the edge of the hem
allowance to avoid catching the flange of
the guide as you stitch.
3. With the wrong side of the work uppermost,
turn the hem under, creating a soft fold
from the top edge of the hem.
4. Position the hem under the foot with the soft
fold resting against the wall of the guide.
Make sure the flange of the guide is be-
tween the soft fold and top of hem, as shown.
5. Lower the foot and stitch so that the straight
stitches fall on the hem allowance and the
zig-zag stitches 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.
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Bar Tacks
Belt Loops on
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e Pattern Group Selector: 3
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Stitch Length: 0
General Purpose Needle Plate
General Purpose Foot
Make a test sample, using scraps of your ma-
terial, and duplicating all garment thickness.
1. Mark position for the finished end of belt
loop on the fabric.
e Place belt loop, wrong side up, straight
stitch with cut end 3 mm (1/8 inch) from
edge of garment; do not stitch beyond
edges of the belt loop. Trim the end close
to the stitching and press.
2. Fold belt loop back on the stitching line and
press.
e Set your machine according to the code
above.
e Stitch 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the fold using
the multi-stitch zig-zag stitch.
3. Fold over second part and bar tack.
Mending a Tear
e Trim ragged edges.
e Place: underlay on the wrong side of tear
for reinforcement. (Do not baste or pin the
underlay, since you will be bringing the
edges together in the next step).
e Stitch on the right side, bringing the edges
of the tear together. Shorten stitch length at
ends and corners to give extra strength.
e Trim underlay.
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Replacing Lingerie Elastic
Pattern Group Selector: 7
|
Needie Position:
Stiten Width:
Stitch Length: [JJ (Coloured Bar)
Stitch Balance: To suit application or fabric
General Purpose Needle Plate
Genera! Purpose Foot
We recommend the needle style 2045 when
sewing on regular elastic.
e Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline,
allowing 2.5 em (1 inch) for joining. Lap
ends to form a band and straight stitch
together as shown using a ball point needle.
Divide elastic band into four equal segments
and mark with pins. Do the same to the
garment. Then pin together at correspond-
ing points, pinning elastic over right side of
fabric, top edges even.
Sew a few straight stitches to anchor elastic
to fabric.
Select honeycomb. Plain zig-zag, and multi-
stitch zig-zag are also effective for replacing
lingerie elastic.
Then hold elastic and garment edge taut as
you stitch so that it will remain stretchable
after stitching is completed.
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle, caus-
ing it to break.
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Joining Elastic
Replacing Elastic
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Chapter 6. Buttonholes and Buttons
buttonholes
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e Buttonhole Foot =
Always make a test buttonhole on a sample in ee dl -
your fabric. Be sure to duplicate thickness of Pe or |
garment and include interfacing. = ye
If the two lines of stitching in your sample are =a
of unequal density refer to the next page. ied
Place work under buttonhole foot, align centre 1
marking of buttonhole A with red line on foot, |
and align end marking of buttonhole B with —_
horizontal line on foot. Do not lower the needle.
FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING
Step 1: Bar Tack Step 2: Side Stitching
Turn buttonhole dial clockwise to step Raise needle above fabric by turning
1. Position needle In fabric at point A. hand wheel toward you.
Lower the foot and stitch the first bar Turn buttonhole dial clockwise to step
tack taking at least four stitches end- 2. Stitch to the end of buttonhole at
ing at point B. point C.
FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING (Cont’d.)
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3
Step 3: Bar Tack Step 4: Side Stitching
Raise the needle above the fabric. | Raise the needle above the fabric.
Turn buttonhole dial clockwise to step Turn buttonhole dial clockwise to step
3. Take at least four stitches ending 4, Stitch until the side stitching meets
at point D. the bar tack at point E. |
CHANGING STITCH DENSITY
Stitch density on left and right sides of the buttonhole may be balanced by using the
stitch balance dial. Use the stitch balance dial to obtain similar stitch appearance on
either side of the buttonhole.
To change the density on either side of the buttonhole follow the procedure below,
Return the balance dial to its neutral position after buttonhole sewing is completed.
THEN DO THIS RESULT
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appearance on E
either side of 2
the butionhole
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THEN DO THIS RESULT
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buttons
Pattern Group Selector: |
Needle Position: de: A
Stitch Width: To suit button
Stitch Length: 0
® Snap-in Feed Cover
General Purpose Foot
ATTACHING A BUTTON
Flat buttons can be sewn on by machine using
| | the zig-zag stitch.
e Attach snap-in feed cover to general pur-
pose needle plate.
i. Set stitch width selector at 1.
¢ Set needle position at left L
e Place button positioned on fabric under
foot and lower needle into centre of left
hole.
e Lower presser foot.
e Turn hand wheel toward you until the ne-
edle rises out of button hole and is just
above the presser foot.
2. Set stitch width selector to a medium width
zig-zag setting.
e Continue turning hand wheel until the
needle is above right hole, adjust stitch
- | width, as necessary, until needle enters
Y TR EE тт the centre of the right hole.
e Jake six or more zig-zag stitches and
finish with the needle on the left.
3. Move stitch width selector to and take a
few stitches to fasten threads.
o Pull thread ends through to back of gar-
ment knot close to fabric and snip off
loose ends of thread.
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Chapter 7. Twin - Needle Stitching
The twin-needle simultaneously produces two
parallel, closely spaced lines of pattern stitch-
ing. You can stitch with either one or two cor
ours of thread.
Pattern Group Selector: Stitch desired
Needle Position: Ju: lid only
Stitch Length: .5-4 to suit fabric
General Purpose Needle Plate
General Purpose Foot or Special Purpose Foot
Long Grooves
Toward You
Procedure
e Insert twin-needie.
e Thread as for single-needle stitching, ex-
cept pass thread between centre and back
tension discs A, and through right eye of
needle.
® Attach detachable spool pin, with felt, in
hole on top cover.
Place spool of thread on detachable spool
pin and thread machine in usual way, except
pass thread from second spool between
centre and front tension discs B, as shown.
¢ Thread through remaining points, making
certain to omit the thread guide above the.
needle and pass thread through /eft eye of
needle.
A CAUTION: Do not use a stitch width greater than what is recommended. A wider stitch will result in needle breakage.
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Chapter 8. Free-Arm Sewing
Fabric handling, when sewing tubular and
hard to reach garment areas, is simplified
when you convert your sewing machine to
free-arm sewing.
e To convert machine to free-arm sewing,
simply lift the extension bed up and off
the machine as illustrated.
e To convert machine back for flat bed sew-
ing, simply slide extension bed onto the
base of the machine and snap into place.
applications
A few of the sewing jobs for which you will find the free-arm particularly useful are shown
below.
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Edge Finishes
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Chapter 9. Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that
explain the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly. If
the problem still exists, the following checklist may help you to correct it.
If you still have difficulties, call your nearest authorized Dealer.
What To Do If:
Needle Breaks | Refer to Page:
Make sure... |
® Needle is fully inserted into needle clamp . . . . . ne e a ae 4
® Needle is not being pulled to one side as fabric is removed from the machine . aa 17
e Presser foot or accessory is securely fastened to presser bar . . . a e e e e. 14
e Fabric is not being pulled while sewing causing needile to hit needle plate aaa ae e. 2
Thread Breaks
Make sure...
e Machine is properly threaded. . . . 2 2 2 422424214042 142 a . 13
e Needle is straight and sharp. . . 10
e Needle thread tension is not too tight . . . . . . . . . . + + . + + + + + . + . .16,20 21
® Thread is unwinding freely from spool . . . . Ce ee ee ee ee eee eee
® Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends Cee ee ee ee eee... oo. 38
Machine is Noisy or Sluggish
Make sure... |
e Bobbin case and feed area are free of lint and loose thread ends . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fabric Does Not Move Properly
Make sure...
® Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to machine . . . 4
e Stitch length dial is correctly set . . . . . ee. e .16,20,26
® Lint has not accumulated around feed. . . . ee. 38
Skipped Stitches
Make sure..
e Needle is straight and sharp. . . . ВОВЕ... 10
e Needle is correct style for machine and size for thread . a ae e e e - 89
e Machine is correctly threaded . . . . Ce ee eee ee ee ee de ee ee ew. 13
e Needle is securely fastened to needle bar . ae e ea e e e a e 14
Fabric Puckers
Make sure...
e Needle thread tension is not too tight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e » » «e 16,20,21
Needle thread breaks while winding bobbin
Make sure...
® Machine is correctly threaded . . . . . 13
® Thread is unwinding freely from spool . e... 1
Thread does not wind onto bobbin
Make sure...
® Bobbin winder spindle is pushed toright. . . . . . . . . «2 . HK ee ee e e M
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Chapter 10. Caring For Your Machine
CLEANING YOUR MACHINE
CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, dis-
connect power line plug from your socket
outlet,
With a soft cloth or lint brush, clean all points
indicated by arrows, especially the bobbin
case area and feed. Also, clean exposed parts.
If necessary a mild solution of soap and water
may be used to remove stubborn stains. No
other cleaning liquid or powder should be
used.
Periodically apply a drop of oil only to the
areas indicated after cleaning.
REMOVING BOBBIN CASE
Raise needle, open slide plate, remove
needle plate and lift out bobbin.
Turn bobbin case holder A to back as far
as it will go.
Lift out bobbin case B.
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clean
REPLACING BOBBIN CASE
Insert bobbin case with a back and forth
motion, so that front of the case is under
the position plate C. Turn holder all the
way forward to lock bobbin case.
Replace needle plate and close slide plate.
REMOVING FACE PLATE - REPLACING SLIDE PLATE
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== Place slide plate in slide way with the front
Loosen screw A (do not remove). edge close to, but not covering, the retain-
Loosen face plate screw B then remove ing spring C. With a small screwdriver, lift
face plate by drawing it toward you. Re- each end of the spring into each of the side
place face plate by sliding top edge of grooves on the under side of the slide plate.
plate under edge of arm top cover. Tighten Draw the slide plate gently toward you to
screws B and A. fully engage the spring. Close slide plate.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
CAUTION: Before changing light bulb make CAUTION: This machine is designed to use
sure you have disconnected power line plug a 15 watt maximum bayonet base bulb only.
from socket outlet.
Removing Bulb Replacing Bulb
cd
er
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ta
To Lock
e Remove face plate. | e Press new bulb into socket, with bulb
ins entering slot of socket.
* Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb. Р 9
: | e Turn it over in direction shown to lock
e Press it up into the socket and at the Е
` bulb in position.
same time turn bulb over in direction
shown to unlock the bulb pin and guide * Replace face plate.
out of socket.
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Index
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Accessories :
Adjusting Stitches for Stretch Fabrics . .27
Appliqué . 22
Attaching a Button ‚ 34
Attaching Elastic . . 31
Bar Tacks , . . 20
Blindstitch Hem Guide . . 3, 5, 29
Blindstitch Hems . г... 29
Bobbin . : . 3, 11, 12, 14
Raising Bobbin Thread . 14
Threading the Bobbin Case . . 12
Winding . 2. 11
Bobbin Case . 12, 38
Buttonholes ‚ 32, 33
Changing Stitch Density . . 33
Buttons . . … … 34
Caring for Your Machine . . 38, 39
Choosing and Changing Accessories . 4,5
Connecting Machine . 10
Darning . 18
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table . 8,9
Fabric Weight Table . 6, 7
Face Plate . 39
Free Arm Sewing . . 36
Guiding and Supporting Fabric. . 27
Light Bulb . 39
Machine Stitch Patterns . 24
Mending a Tear . . 30
Needle . 4,10
Changing . 4
Threading . . .13
Thread Tension . 16, 20, 21
Needle-Fabric Combinations . . . . 10
Needle Position Selector . 15, 19, 25
Needle Plate
Changing Plate
Snap-in Feed Cover
General Purpose .
Operating the Machine .
Pattern Group Selector
Performance Checklist.
Power and Light Switch .
Presser Feet
Buttonhole Foot .
~ Changing Presser Feet .
General Purpose Foot .
Special Purpose Foot .
Zipper Foot
Pressure Adjustments .
Principal Parts .
Reverse Stitching
Satin Stitching .
Seams
Lingerie
Straight
Slide Plate .
Speed Controller .
Stitch Balance
Stitch Length
Stitch Pattern Chart .
Stitch Width Selector .
Straight Stitching .
Threading the Machine
Twin-Needle
Zig-Zag Seam Finishes
Zig-Zag Stitching
Zipper Insertion
To ensure that you are always provided with the most
modern sewing capabilities, THE SINGER COMPANY
reserves the right to change the appearance, design or
accessories of this sewing machine when considered
necessary.
* A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY
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. 3, 5, 18, 34
3,5
5
. 8
. .10
.19, 25
‚ 37
. 10
3,4
. 3,32
4
3
. . 8
. 3,18
15, 20, 27
. 2
. 16
A
„17, 23
. 23
17
. 39
. . 10
. 26, 33
16, 20, 21, 26
. . .28
15, 19, 25
‚ 15
‚ 13
‚ 35
‚ 23
‚ 19
‚ 18
FORM 968 (1179) Ат.
PART N° 173387
1.G.L.
Printed in Italy
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FORM 968 (1179) Am.
PART N° 173387
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