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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INSTRUCTION MANUALThis sewing machine is intended for household use.This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons withoutsupervision.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed,including the following.Read all instructions before using.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electricoutlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,

or injury to persons:WARNING1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing

machine is used by or near children.2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewingmachine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilationopenings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.6. Do not use outdoors.7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.8. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol “O”), then remove plug

from outlet.9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewingmachine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.12. Do not use bent needles.13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.14. Switch the sewing machine off (symbol “O”) when making any adjustments in the

needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changingpresser foot.

15. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in theinstruction manual.

16. Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not toplace anything on top of it.

17. Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.18. Do not expose the machine or machine case to sunlight directly. Also, do not keep it in a

very warm or damp place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSServicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

SINGER is the exclusive trademark of The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates.©2013 The Singer Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved.

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CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2MODEL 9970 ...................................................... 4FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: ...... 4MAIN PARTS ...................................................... 5ACCESSORIES .................................................. 6DUST COVER .................................................... 6REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE ................... 7A. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE .................................. 7B. OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE ..................................... 7

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................... 7A. CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ....................................... 7B. REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER ....................... 7

INSERTING THE NEEDLE ................................. 8FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE .......... 8CONNECTING THE MACHINE .......................... 9FOOT CONTROLLER ........................................ 9FUNCTION OF EACH PART ............................ 10A. START/STOP BUTTON ........................................................ 10B. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON ............................................... 10C. NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON ............................... 10D. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON ............................................... 10E. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER .................................................... 10F. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON ................................................ 11G. DROP FEED LEVER ............................................................ 11H. THREAD CUTTER ................................................................ 11I. TOP COVER ......................................................................... 11J. HAND WHEEL ...................................................................... 11

EXTRA WIDE TABLE ....................................... 11CONTROL PANEL ............................................ 12A. LCD DISPLAY ....................................................................... 12B. LCD CONTRAST CONTROL ............................................... 12C. PATTERN CHART ................................................................ 12D. DIRECT STITCH SELECTION BUTTONS ........................... 12E. UTILITY STITCH BUTTON ................................................... 12F. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH BUTTON ....................... 12G. FUNCTION BUTTONS ......................................................... 12H. EDIT BUTTON ...................................................................... 12I. CLEAR BUTTON .................................................................. 13J. SCROLL BUTTONS ............................................................. 13K. CURSOR BUTTONS ............................................................ 13L. TACK BUTTON ..................................................................... 13M. TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON ...................................................... 13

TO TURN OFF THE AUDIBLE BEEP ............... 13BOBBIN SETTING ............................................ 14A. REMOVING THE BOBBIN .................................................... 14B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN ................ 14C. WINDING THE BOBBIN ....................................................... 14D. INSERTING THE BOBBIN .................................................... 15

THREADING THE MACHINE ........................... 16A. PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE ................................. 16B. SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN ................ 16C. THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ................................... 16D. THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE ......................................... 17E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD ................................ 17

STARTING TO SEW ......................................... 18A. START AND END OF SEAM ................................................ 18B. REVERSE STITCHING ........................................................ 19C. AUTO TACK STITCH ........................................................... 19D. TURNING CORNERS ........................................................... 20E. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC .................................................... 20F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS .............................. 20G. WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE ......................................... 20

THREAD TENSION .......................................... 21SELECTING UTILITY STITCH PATTERN ....... 22A. DIRECT STITCH PATTERN ................................................. 22B. SELECTING OTHER UTILITY STITCH PATTERNS ........... 22C. MIRROR/REVERSE STITCH ............................................... 22D. ELONGATION ...................................................................... 23E. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH ........................... 23

WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH ..................... 24STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING .......................... 25A. STRAIGHT STITCH .............................................................. 25B. STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO-LOCK STITCH (PATTERN

NO. 3, 4) ............................................................................... 25

BASTING .......................................................... 26A. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT .......... 26B. BASTING .............................................................................. 26

ELASTIC STITCH SEWING ............................. 27QUILTING ......................................................... 27A. JOINING THE PIECES OF FABRIC ..................................... 27B. QUILTING ............................................................................. 27C. HAND LOOK QUILTING STITCH (NO. 8) ............................ 27

ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING ............................... 28MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG ................................... 28FREE ARM SEWING ........................................ 28OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING .................... 29A. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT .................................... 29B. USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT ........................... 29

BLIND HEM STITCHING .................................. 30PATCH WORK .................................................. 31APPLIQUE ........................................................ 31INSERTING ZIPPERSCENTERED INSERTION .................................. 32LAPPED INSERTION ....................................... 33BUTTONHOLE SEWING .................................. 34BOUND BUTTONHOLE ................................... 36EYELET ............................................................ 37AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK AND DARNING ....... 38SEWING ON BUTTONS ................................... 39A. THREAD SHANK .................................................................. 39

NARROW HEMMING ....................................... 40CORDING ......................................................... 40A. SINGLE CORDING ............................................................... 40B. TRIPLE CORDING ............................................................... 40

CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN ........ 41A. SEWING LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS ..................................... 41

USING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT ...................... 41A. ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT ................................ 41B. SEWING ............................................................................... 41

DARNING/FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY .......... 42A. ATTACHING THE DARNING/ EMBROIDERY FOOT .......... 42B. DARNING ............................................................................. 42C. FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY ................................................ 42D. AFTER DARNING OR FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY ........... 42

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................. 43TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .................................. 49DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWING ... 50A. SELECTING DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH (selecting

mode) .................................................................................... 50B. SHIFTING THE CURSOR .................................................... 51C. TO CHECK SELECTED PATTERNS ................................... 51D. INSERTING PATTERN ......................................................... 51E. TO DELETE PATTERN ........................................................ 51F. EDITING OF EACH PATTERN ............................................. 52G. TO RECALL THE SELECTED PATTERNS .......................... 53H. SEWING THE SELECTED PATTERNS ............................... 54I. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING ............................. 54

DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH CHART 55ADJUSTING THE BALANCE OF THE STITCHES ... 55MAINTENANCE ................................................ 56CLEANING ........................................................ 56HELPFUL HINTS .............................................. 57MESSAGES ON LCD ....................................... 58

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MODEL 9970PREFACEThank you for your purchase of this sewingmachine.This machine intended for household use willprovide you with excellent performance in sewingfrom light to heavy material.Please refer to this booklet for proper use andoptimum service. To get the most out of yoursewing machine, read the entire instructionmanual before attempting to operate the machine.Then familiarize yourself with the machine byfollowing the instruction manual page by page.

To ensure that you are always provided with themost modern sewing capabilities, themanufacturer reserves the right to change theappearance, design or accessories of this sewingmachine when considered necessary withoutnotification or obligation.

FOR EUROPEAN AND

SIMILAR TERRITORIES:

This product is suppressed for radio and televisioninterference with the International ElectrotechnicalCommission requirements of the CISPR.

The wires in this mains lead are colored inaccordance with the following code.Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of thisappliance may not correspond with the coloredmarkings identifying the terminals in your plug,proceed as follows:

The wire which is colored blue must be connectedto the terminal which is marked with the letter N orcolored black. The wire which is colored brownmust be connected to the terminal which ismarked with letter L or colored red. If a 13 Amp.(BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. Fuse must befitted, or if any other type of plug is used, a 5 Amp.fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor orat the distribution board.

Neither cord is to be connected to the earthterminal of a three-pin plug.

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1. This appliance is not intended for use bypersons (including children) with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lackof experience and knowledge, unless they havebeen given supervision or instructionconcerning use or the appliance by a personresponsible for their safety.

2. Children should be supervised to ensure thatthey do not play with the appliance.

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MAIN PARTS1. Thread Cutter Button2. Face Plate3. Speed Control Button4. Needle Up-Down / Slow Button5. Reverse Button6. Start/Stop Button7. Removable extension table8. Top Cover9. Hand Wheel

10. Control Panel11. Stitch Balance Adjusting Screw

(underneath machine)

12. Thread Cutter13. Buttonhole Lever14. Needle Threader15. Needle Threader Lever16. Presser Foot Release Lever17. Presser Foot Thumb Screw18. Presser Foot Holder19. Presser Foot20. Feed Dogs21. Needle Plate22. Needle Clamp Screw23. Needle Thread Guide24. Needle25. Bobbin Cover26. Bobbin Cover Latch

27. Thread Take-Up Lever (Inside)28. Pattern Chart29. Thread Guide Plate30. Spool Pin31. Spool Cap32. Bobbin Winder Thread Guide33. Felt Washer34. LCD Contrast Control35. Bobbin Winder Shaft36. Bobbin Winder Stop

37. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)38. Function Buttons (F1 - F5)39. Cursor Buttons40. Clear Button41. Edit Button42. Twin Needle Button43. Tack Button44. Straight Stitch Button45. Scroll Buttons46. Utility Stitch Button47. Decorative Stitch & Letter Button

48. Presser Foot Lifter49. Drop Feed Lever50. Power Line Cord51. Foot Controller52. Handle53. Power Switch54. Terminal Box55. Controller Jack

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ACCESSORIES

Accessories are provided in the accessory case.(See next page, [REMOVABLE EXTENSIONTABLE])

1. Needle Pack2. 4 Bobbins Class 15 (1 is in the machine)3. Seam Ripper4. NBrush5. Auxiliary Spool Pin with Felt Washer6. Screw Driver7. Driver for Needle Plate8. Thread Cap (On the machine when delivered)9. Small Thread Cap

10. Seam Guide and Screw11. Overcasting Foot (C)12. Blind Hem Foot (D)13. Zipper Foot (E)14. Rolled Hem Foot15. Button Sewing Foot16. Satin Foot (B)17. Quilting Bar18. Open Toe Foot19. Cording Foot20. Straight Stitch / Patch Quilting Foot21. Darning Embroidery Foot22. Even-feed Foot23. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Under Plate24. General Purpose Foot (On machine when

delivered) (A)

• An Extra Wide Table is provided with thismachine. (See Page 11)

DUST COVER

Cover the machine with dust cover when it is notbeing used.The manual may be stored in the compartment ofthe dust cover.

Do not remove the styrofoam located inside of thiscover.

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22 23 24OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

1. Invisible Zipper Foot2. Snap on Gathering Foot3. Parallel Sewing Foot4. Edge Joining Foot5. Clear Seam Guide Foot6. Chenille Stitching Foot7. Non Stick Glide Foot

8. Shank w/o metal9. Adjustable Bias Binder

10. Braiding Foot11. Braiding Guide12. Fancy Trim Foot13. Stitch in the Ditch Foot/ Quilt Foot with Center Guide14. Clearance Plate

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REMOVABLE EXTENSION

TABLE

A.REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE

Hook your finger to the left bottom side of theremovable extension table and slide it to theleft. To attach, insert to the right.

B.OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE

Hook your finger to the left side of accessorycase and pull toward you.

CHANGING THE PRESSER

FOOT

The presser foot must be changed according tothe stitch you sew, or work you do.

A.CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until theneedle is at its highest point.

2. Raise the presser foot lifter.3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the

presser foot release lever toward you.4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the

slot in presser foot holder.5. Lower the presser foot lifting lever and the

presser foot will snap into place.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.

Turn off the power switch before you changethe presser foot.

B.REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT

HOLDER

When attaching presser feet that have their ownshank, or when cleaning the machine, you shouldremove the presser foot holder.1. Remove the presser foot.2. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw and

remove the presser foot holder.3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far

as it will go from bottom of presser bar.4. Tighten the thumb screw.

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INSERTING THE NEEDLE

Select a needle of the right type and size for thefabric to be sewn.

FABRIC, THREAD AND

NEEDLE TABLESelect size of thread and needle in accordancewith fabric to be sewn.

Type of Fabric

Light Weight - thin georgette,organdy, voile, taffeta, silk,etc.

Medium Weight - gingham,pique, linen, cotton, satin, thincorduroy, velvet

Heavy Weight - gabardine,tweed, denim, corduroy

Stretch - double knit, tricot,spandex, jersey

Sweatshirt, Swim-wear,Double Knit, Sweater Knit

Leather

Thread Size

All-purpose polyester, finecotton, silk

All-purpose polyester, finecotton, machine quilting

All-purpose polyester, heavyduty, topstitching thread

All purpose polyester

All purpose polyester

All purpose polyester, heavyduty, topstitching thread

Needle Size

9/70-11/80

11/80-14/90

14/90-16/100

11/80-14/90Needle for knit andsynthetic fabric

Needle

Type

2000gray shank

2000gray shank

2000gray shank

2001green shank

2001green shank

2032 Leather

SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.


Turn off the power before removing theneedle.

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until theneedle is at its highest point.

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.3. Remove the needle.4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the

flat side to the back and push it up as far as itwill go.

5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Placeneedle on a flat plate to check straightness.

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CONNECTING THE

MACHINE

DANGER: To reduce the risk of

electric shock.

Never leave unattended when plugged in. Alwaysunplug this machine from the electric outletimmediately after using and before maintenance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

burns, fire, electric shock, or injury

to persons.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, graspthe plug, not the cord.

1. Place machine on stable table.2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by

inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.4. Turn on the power switch.5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off

position (symbol O), then remove plug fromoutlet.

FOOT CONTROLLERUse of foot controller will permit control of start,stop and speed with your foot.When the foot controller is connected, start/stopbutton will be deactivated. (See page 10)1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)2. Push foot controller plug into the jack on

machine.3. Place foot controller at your feet.4. Turn on the power switch.5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.6. The harder you press the foot controller, the

faster the machine will sew. The machine willstop when foot controller is released.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

burns, fire, electric shock, or injury

to persons.

1. Turn off the power when connecting the footcontroller to the machine.

2. Handle the foot controller with care and avoiddropping it on the floor. Be sure not to placeanything on top of it.

3. Use only foot controller provided with thismachine. (Type 4C-337B)

FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA USERS:

POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electricshock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in theoutlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Donot modify the plug in any way.

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FUNCTION OF EACH PART

A.START/STOP BUTTON

The machine will start running when start/stopbutton is pressed and will stop when pressed thesecond time. The machine will rotate slowly atstart of sewing.

Note:

When the foot controller is connected, start/stopbutton will be deactivated.

MONITOR LAMP

Green Light “ON”

Ready to sew or bobbin winding.Red Light “ON”

Presser foot is not in down position or buttonholelever is not lowered.If the red light is on, the machine will not start evenwhen start/stop button is pressed.

B.REVERSE STITCH BUTTON

The machine will continue to sew in reverse at lowspeed while this button is pressed and stop whenthis button is released.Note:

When the foot controller is connected, machinewill sew in reverse while this button is pressed.When released, machine will sew forward.

C.NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON

Pressing this button when the machine is stopped,will change the needle position from down to up orfrom up to down.While sewing, by pressing this button, machinewill sew in slow speed. Pressing this button again,the speed will return.

D.SPEED CONTROL BUTTON

The machine will sew faster when the button is slidto the right, and sew slower when the button is slidto the left.Note:

When the foot controller is connected, this buttonlimits the maximum speed.

E. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER

The presser foot is lifed up or down by this lever.Note: Machine will not start when the presser footis lifted. (Except for bobbin winding)

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F. THREAD CUTTER BUTTON

Press this button after sewing to cut the upper andbobbin threads.The machine will cut both threads automatically.CAUTION

1. Do not press this button when there is no fabricin the machine or no need to cut the threads.The thread may tangle, resulting in damage.

2. Do not use this button when cutting threadthicker than #30, nylon thread or otherspeciality threads.In this case, use the thread cutter (H).

G.DROP FEED LEVER

The feed dogs project up through the needle plate,directly below the presser foot. Their function is tomove the fabric being sewn. The drop feed levercontrols the feed dogs.For ordinary sewing, move the lever to the right.This raises feed dogs to their highest position. Formost sewing, the lever should be in this position.For darning or free motion embroidery orwhenever fabric is to be moved by hand, move thelever to the left to lower the feed dogs.

H.THREAD CUTTER

Use this cutter if the thread cutter button is notused.1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and

threads backward after sewing.2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back

to front.3. Pull fabric and cut threads.

I. TOP COVER

To open the top cover, lift up the right side ofcover.

J. HAND WHEEL

By turning the hand wheel, the needle will raise orlower. You should always turn hand wheel towardyou.

EXTRA WIDE TABLEIf you need wide sewing space, attach the extrawide table as shown.Set the machine and extra wide table on a stabletable.

1. Remove the extension table (See Page 7)2. Stand up the two legs of extra wide table.3. Insert wide table to the machine sliding to the

right.

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CONTROL PANELWhen you turn on the power, machine will selectthe straight stitch and indicate information of stitchon the LCD.

A.LCD DISPLAY

Stitch information is indicated on this display.According to the pattern or mode, information willbe changed.

B.LCD CONTRAST CONTROL

The contrast of LCD is adjusted by turning this dial.

C.PATTERN CHART

Pattern chart is located inside of the top cover.Patterns and letters of this machine are indicatedon this chart.They are separated: Utility stitches and Decorative& Letter stitches.

D.STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTON

By pressing this button, you can select straightstitch directly.

E. UTILITY STITCH BUTTON

By pressing this button, you may select a utilitystitch pattern.FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF UTILITYSTITCHES, SEE PAGE 22.

F. DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH

BUTTON

By pressing this button, you can select decorative &letter stitch patterns.These patterns and letters are combined easily byselecting each pattern.FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OFDECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH, SEE PAGE 44.

G.FUNCTION BUTTONS

Functions of these buttons are changed by selectedstitch pattern and mode.

H. EDIT BUTTON

When selecting decorative & letter stitch, you canchange the setting of each pattern by pressing thisbutton.

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I. CLEAR BUTTON

UTILITY STITCH SEWINGIf you changed the setting (mirror/reverse,elongation, stitch width, length and thread tension)of utility stitch pattern, you can return to presetsetting by pressing this button.

DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWINGBy pressing this button, you can delete onecombined stitch pattern or all stitch patterns.

J. SCROLL BUTTONS

During stitch pattern selection, 5 patterns or letterswill scroll up or down by pressing these buttons.

K.CURSOR BUTTONS

When decorative & letter stitch sewing, you cancheck and edit combined patterns or letters bypressing these buttons.

L. TACK BUTTON

UTILITY STITCH SEWINGBy pressing this button, you can sew a back tackstitch at the beginning and at the end of a stitch.(SEE PAGE 19)

DECORATIVE & LETTER STITCH SEWINGIf this button is pressed at the end of a decorativestitch pattern, machine will stop automatically atthe end of the stitch pattern and tie off the stitchwith a locking stitch.

M. TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON

If you attach the twin needle, press this button.Machine will reduce the stitch width.(SEE PAGE 43)

TO TURN OFF THE

AUDIBLE BEEPYou can operate the machine without the audiblebeep.1. Turn off the power switch.2. Turn on the power switch while pressing the

EDIT button and the function F1 button.3. This function is kept off until the machine is

turned off.

This function turns off the single beep only.Multiple beeps will not turn off.

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BOBBIN SETTINGBe sure to use only SINGER (Class 15) bobbins inthis machine.

A.REMOVING THE BOBBIN

1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and removethe bobbin cover.

2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.

B.SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL

PIN

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the spoolof thread on spool pin so that the thread unrollsfrom the front of the spool.

2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.a: Reverse spool cap direction according to thesize of spool.b. Use the small spool cap when you use crosswound thread. Leave small opening between capand spool as illustration.

C.WINDING THE BOBBIN

1. Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to theguide from rear opening.

2. Bring thread forward and pass through the threadguide plate from right to left.

3. Bring thread to the right and pass thread to thethread guide from under side. Pass through undertension disc in counter-clockwise direction.

4. Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place thebobbin on bobbin winder spindle. Push bobbin tothe right to engage bobbin winder. LCD willindicate the bobbin winding mode.

5. Hold the end of the thread and start the machineby pressing the start/stop button or pressing thefoot controller pedal.

6. After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop themachine by pressing the start/stop button orreleasing the foot controller pedal. Cut the threadnear hole.

7. Start the machine again.8. The bobbin winding will stop automatically when

bobbin is full. (Release the pedal.)9. Push the bobbin and spindle to the left.10Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut the

thread.

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D.INSERTING THE BOBBIN

1. Place bobbin into bobbin holder with the threadunwinding counter clockwise.

2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding thebobbin.

3. Pull thread toward the left and along the insideof spring (b) until it slips into notch (c) makingsure that thread does not slip out of notch (a).

4. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches).Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tab intothe hole in needle plate and push the right sideof bobbin cover down until it clicks into place.

NOTE: Be sure to use only SINGER (Class 15)bobbins in this machine.

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THREADING THE MACHINE

A.PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE

1. Raise the presser foot lifter.2. Press the needle up/down button and set the

needle in up position.(Keep this position until needle eye threading.)

B.SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON

SPOOL PIN

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the spoolof thread on spool pin so that the thread unrollsfrom the front of the spool.

2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.a: Reverse spool cap direction according to thesize of spool.b. Use the small spool cap when you use crosswound thread. Leave small opening between capand spool as illustration.

C.THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread to theguide from rear opening.

2. Bring thread frontward and pass through thethread guide plate from right to left.

3. Bring thread to the left and pull thread downtoward you along the slit.

4. Pull up thread.5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and

bring thread back down again from right to leftalong the slit.

6. Pull thread downward along the slit.7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side

opening.8. Pass through needle eye from front to back.

Refer to next page for instructions on how to useneedle threader.

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D.THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE

E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD

1. Raise the presser foot.2. Hold thread loosely and press needle up/down

button twice from up position.The hand wheel will turn one complete turn.

3. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread willcome up in a loop.

4. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10cm (4 inches) toward the back of presser foot.


1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.Special care is required around the needle.

2. Do not lower the threader lever while machineis operating.

Note:The needle threader is used for needle sizes11/80, 14/90, and 16/100.

1. Lower the presser foot.2. Check that the needle is raised.

If it is not so, raise needle by pressing needleup/down button.

Note:If desired, you can draw up the bobbin threadmanually, by holding the upper thread loosely,then turning the hand wheel toward you onecomplete turn.

3. Lower the threader slowly and draw threadthrough thread guide (a) and pull toward theright.

4. Lower the lever as far as it will go. The threaderwill turn and the hook pin will go through theneedle eye.

5. Draw thread into the guide.6. Hold thread loosely and release the lever.

Hook will turn and pass thread through needleeye while making a loop.

7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) fromneedle eye.

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STARTING TO SEW

The machine will be set to sew straight stitch whenpower switch is turned on.


While sewing, special care is required around theneedle.Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not pullor push the fabric.

A.START AND END OF SEAM

1. Check the presser foot (General PurposePresser Foot). Refer to page 7 for changing thepresser foot.

2. Place the fabric under the presser foot andlower the presser foot.

3. Hold back both threads and press the start/stopbutton or press the foot controller pedal.Keep holding threads after sewing a fewstitches.Lightly guide the fabric while sewing.You can regulate the sewing speed by slidingthe speed control button.Also, you can reduce the sewing speed bypressing the slow button.

4. When you reach end of seam, press the start/stop button to stop sewing or release the footcontroller pedal.

5. Press the thread cutter button.6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the

fabric.

CAUTION

1. Do not press the thread cutter button whenthere is no fabric in the machine or no need tocut the threads. The thread may tangle,resulting in damage.

2. Do not use the thread cutter button whencutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread orother speciality threads.In this case, use the thread cutter located onthe left side of the machine. (See page 11)

NOTE

After you cut the threads by using the thread cutterbutton, hold upper thread only at the next startingof seam. (No need to draw up the bobbin thread)

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B.REVERSE STITCHING

Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the endsof the seams.1. Place the fabric in position where back stitching

is to be made and lower the presser foot.2. Press and hold the reverse button.

Sew 4-5 reverse stitch.3. Release the reverse button and press the start/

stop button (or press the pedal). Machine willchange to forward sewing.

4. When you reach the end of seam, press andhold reverse button and sew 4-5 reversestitches.

Note:The pattern No. 3 and No. 4 have a built-inreverse stitch. See page 25 to sew these stitches.

C.AUTO TACK STITCH

You may sew tack stitches at the beginning andend of the stitch.This function can be used with all utility patterns.1. Press the Tack button.

Tack mark “ ” will appear on the LCD.2. Start to sew.

Machine will sew tacking stitches automaticallyand then start to sew the selected pattern.

3. When you reach the end of seam, press thereverse button once.Machine will sew tacking stitches and stopautomatically.

4. If you want to cancel this function, press thetack button again. Tack mark will disappear.

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D.TURNING CORNERS

1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner.The machine will stop the needle into the fabric.

2. Raise the presser foot.3. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.4. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.

G.WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE

Guide lines on the needle plate indicate thedistance from the center needle positon.To keep the width of seam allowance, guide fabricedge aligning this guide line.

Seam Guide

Use the seam guide to guide the fabric.Attach the seam guide and screw to the needleplate.

E. SEWING HEAVY FABRIC

When sewing heavy fabrics, the toe end of presserfoot tends to lift up and sewing cannot be startedsmoothly. In such case, set as follows.1. Raise the presser foot.2. Push the lock button located on the right side of

general purpose foot and lower the foot.3. Start sewing.

As presser foot hinge is locked, fabric will befed smoothly.

a. The presser bar lifter can be raised one stephigher for placing heavy materials under thepresser foot easily.

F. SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS

Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing overoverlapped areas.

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THREAD TENSIONThis machine adjusts the thread tensionautomatically when pattern is selected.However you can change the thread tension asfollows.

1. Press the fuction F5 button directly under thetension mark.LCD changes to the thread tension mode.

2. To increase the upper thread tension, press thefunction F5 (+) button.To decrease the upper thread tension, press thefunction F4 (–) button.

Pre-set tension number is highlighted.The mark “ ” is indicating the absolute threadtension.By pressing the function F3 (AUTO) or clear “C”button, thread tension will return to pre-set.By pressing the function F1 button, LCD return tothe previous mode (Stitch information mode).When another stitch pattern is selected, threadtension will return to pre-set.You can start sewing at this mode and changetension while sewing.

A.Preset thread tension

Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximatelyin the middle of fabric.

B.When thread tension is increased.

Bobbin thread will appear on the top side offabric.

C.When thread tension is decreased.

Upper thread will appear on the bottom side offabric.

D.Thread tension except for straight

stitch

Thread tension except for straight stitch is set to aslightly weaker tension than when sewing straightstitch.You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper threadappears on bottom side of fabric.

E. Helpful Hints

1. If your sewing appears as shown on drawing,stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottomside looks very loopy, it could be that the upperthread is not threaded correctly. Refer to page 16for correct threading.

2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbinthread is still showing on the top side, check thebobbin to see if it is set correctly. Refer to page15 for the correct setting.

F5 F5F4F3F1

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SELECTING UTILITY

STITCH PATTERN

Utility stitches are indicated in the pattern chartlocated inside of the top cover.When you turn on the machine, straight stitch willbe selected automatically.Select utility stitch pattern as follows.

A.DIRECT STITCH PATTERN

You can select basic straight stitch pattern directlyby pressing the Direct Stitch Selection Button.

B.SELECTING OTHER UTILITY STITCH

PATTERNS

1. Press the utility button. Diagram B1First 5 patterns will be indicated on the LCD.

2. Press the right scroll button, next 5 patterns willappear. Diagram B2By pressing the left or right scroll button, youcan scroll up or down in increments of 5patterns. (You can also scroll down by pressingthe utility button.)

3. To select a pattern, press the function buttondirectly under the desired pattern. Diagram B3

4. When pattern is selected, LCD will indicate theinformation of selected pattern. Diagram B4(Stitch information mode)a. Stitch Number and patternb. Suitable presser footc. Function of function button

F2 Mirror/reverseF3 ElongationF4 Stitch Width, LengthF5 Thread Tension (See previous page)

If the function mark is not indicated, its funtion cannot be used.

C. MIRROR/REVERSE STITCH

You can set the mirror stitch, or reverse stitch ormirror/reverse stitch.

Pressing the function button (F2) directly under themirror/reverse icon, stitch will flip from left to rightor from front to back.The icon on the LCD indicates the selected stitchas follows:a. Regular stitch (normal stitch)b. Mirror stitch (reverse left and right)c. Reverse stitch (reverse front and back)d. Mirror and Reverse stitchIf the mark is not indicated, the pattern cannotchange to mirror or reverse stitch.When you pressed clear “C” button, machine willreturn to regular stitch (also elongation will returnto regular length.)

a b c d

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D.ELONGATION

Some patterns may be elongated from the originallength. You may elongate the pattern by pressingthe function button (F3) directly under theelongation icon.a. Regular lengthb. ElongatedA pattern cannot be elongated if the elongationicon is not indicated.When you pressed clear “C” button, machine willreturn to regular length (also mirror/reverse willreturn to regular stitch.)

E. SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH

Machine will set the stitch width and lengthsuitable for the pattern.

1. You can make changes by pressing thefunction button (F4) directly under the width andlength mark.

2. LCD will change to show the stitch width andlength.

For narrower width, press function button F2 (–).For wider width, press function button F3 (+).For shorter length, press function button F4 (–).For longer length, press function button F5 (+).

Pre-set stitch width and length will be indicated asa highlighted number.When you pressed clear “C” button, machine willreturn to preset stitch width and length.When you press the return button (F1), LCD willindicate previous mode (Stitch Information mode).

a. For straight stitch patterns (No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8),Stitch width buttons will change the needleposition.

To shift the needle to the left, press function buttonF2.To shift the needle to the right, press funtionbutton F3.

Note: When further width or length adjustmentsare not possible, machine will emit multiple audiblebeeps.If the width, length or number icons are notindicated, the pattern cannot be changed.Adjustments to the patterns may be made whilesewing.

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WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH

01. Straight stitch center needle positon • For top stitching, forbasic sewing, zipper sewing etc.

02. Straight stitch left needle position • For top stitching, forbasic sewing etc.

03. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch center needle position04. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch left needle position05. Basting06. Straight stretch stitch • Reinforcement straight stitch07. Stem stitch for stretch fabrics08. Hand-look quilting stitch09. Zigzag stitch • For overcasting, applique, patch work etc.10. Elastic blind hem11. Blind Hem12. Multiple stitch zigzag • For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic

sewing, mending.13. Button sewing14. Decorative stitch15. Overcasting16. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch17. Ric Rac stitch18. Double Ric Rac stitch19. Feather stitch20. Thorn stitch21-100. Decorative and Functional stitches101. Eyelet102. Bar-tack103. Darning104. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow)105. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide)106. Keyhole Buttonhole107. Keyhole Buttonhole with cross bar108. Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole109. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow)110. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide)111. Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar112. Both Round Ended Buttonhole113. Decorative Buttonhole114. Stretch Buttonhole115. Heirloom Buttonhole116. Bound Buttonhole

Description of Chart Symbols:

Mirror Stitch possibleReverse Stitch possible

Mirror and Reverse stitches possibleX2 Elongation possible

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STRAIGHT STITCH

SEWING

Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suitthe type of fabric being sewn.Left needle position (No.2) is most suited forsewing light weight fabrics.

No. 1. Center needle PositionNo. 2. Left needle PositionNo. 3. Center needle with built-in reverse stitchNo. 4. Left needle with built-in reverse stitch

General Purpose Foot (A)

A.Straight Stitch

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot andlower it.

2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin threadloosely and start sewing.Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing.

3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.4. Press the thread cutter button.

B.Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch

(Pattern No. 3, 4)

1. Position the fabric under the presser foot andlower it.

2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin threadloosely and start sewing.Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew4-5 stitches backward and continue sewingforward.

3. When you reach the end of seam, press thereverse button.Machine will sew a few stitches backward andsew a few stitches forward and stopautomatically.

4. Press the thread cutter button.

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BASTINGBasting is temporary stitching, used for fittinggarments, and for gathering and marking fabric.

No. 5 Basting Stitch

Darning/Embroidery Foot

A.ATTACHING THE DARNING/

EMBROIDERY FOOT

1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the drop feedlever to the left.

2. Remove the presser foot and holder. (See page7)

3. The arm of darning/embroidery foot should rideonto the shaft of the needle clamp screw.

4. Slide the plastic attaching head from your left toright so that it is fitted into the presser bar.

5. Tighten the presser foot thumb screw.

B.BASTING

When this pattern is selected, thread tension willbe reduced automatically.1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then

lower the presser foot lifter.2. Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread

loosely and start to sew.Machine will make one stitch only.

3. Pull the fabric required amount to the rear andsew one stitch.

4. Repeat this as many times as you need to finishthe row of stitching.

5. Raise the fabric feed dogs for next regularsewing.

Note:To prevent the fabric layers from shifting, insertdress pins crosswise to the basting position.Pull the bobbin thread to remove the stitching.


Be sure the needle does not hit the dress pin,while sewing.

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QUILTINGA quilt always consists of three layers of material.

The topper, batting, and backing fabric.

The top layer is formed by shaped pieces of fabrics

joined together, creating the quilt topper.

No. 1 Straight stitch (Center Needle Position)

No. 8 Hand look Quilting Stitch

Straight Stitch / Patch Quilting Foot

Quilting Bar


Do not change the needle position. Otherwise,

needle could hit the presser foot and break.

A.Joining the pieces of fabric

Join the pieces of fabric using Pattern No. 1 with a

seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)

B.Quilting

Sew three layers of material (topper, batting,

backing).

Use quilting bar to sew successive rows.

Insert quilting bar into the hole of presser foot holder

and set the space as you desire.

C.Hand Look Quilting Stitch (No. 8)

Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very lightweight

thread that matches the fabric on top.

Place thread that contrasts to the color of the fabric

on the bobbin.

Set the upper tension to maximum or near

maximum.

When you sew, bobbin thread will pull to the top and

give the appearance of a traditional hand quilting

stitch.

ELASTIC STITCH SEWINGElastic stitches are strong and flexible and will give

with the fabric without breaking. Good for knit

fabrics as well as joining durable fabrics such as

denims.

No. 6 Straight Stretch Stitch

No. 7 Stem Stitch for Stretch fabrics

No.17 Ric-rac Stitch


We recommend that you use a needle for knit and

synthetic fabrics to prevent skipping stitches and

thread breakages.

a. Jacket b. Trousers

c. Bag d. Pocket

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ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of variouswidths and lengths by changing the settings of thestitch width and stitch length.

No. 9 Zigzag Stitch

General or Satin Foot (A, B)

Zigzag stitches are very good for applique anddecorative sewing.

SATIN STITCHINGTo sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length andattach the Satin Foot (B).

Refer to next page for using the zig-zag toovercast.

FREE ARM SEWING

By simply removing the extension table, you canaccess the free arm, making it easier to stitchhard-to-reach areas like pant hems, sleeve cuffsand children's clothing.

Note: Refer to page 7 for Removing The ExtensionTable.

MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG

Used for sewing on elastic and overcast stitching.

No. 12 Multi-Stitch Zigzag


A.Elastic Band Sewing

Pull elastic in front and back of needle whilesewing.

B.Overcast Stitching

Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics.Needle should fall on extreme edge of fabric.Refer to next page for overcasting.

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OVERCASTING-

OVERLOCKING

A.USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT

No. 9 (Stitch Width 5.0)No. 15, 16, 30 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)

Overcasting Foot (C)

Press fabric against the guide plate of theovercasting foot so that needle falls near the edgeof seam.

a. No. 9 (Width=5.0) is used for preventingraveling of fabrics.

b-d. No. 15, 16, 30 can sew overcasting andregular stitches at the same time. Therefore it isconvenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretchfabrics.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.Overcasting foot should be used for sewingpatterns 9, 15, 16, 30 only. Do not change thestitch mode or elongation. It is possible that theneedle could hit the presser foot and break whensewing other patterns and widths.

B.USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT

No. 9, 12


Place fabric so that needle will fall nearest to edgeof fabric when using the General Purpose Foot.

e. For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).f. Use No. 12 when sewing easy to ravel or

stretch fabrics.

C. NOTE:

You can also cut off the excess material aftersewing the inside of fabric.Be careful not to cut thread when cutting excessfabric.

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5mm

1cm

5mm

BLIND HEM STITCHING

The hem is sewn without stitches showing on rightside of fabric.

No. 10 Blind hemming for stretch fabric.No. 11 Blind hem for non-stretch fabric.

Blind Hem Foot (D)

1. Fold the fabric as shown on drawing.a. Medium, Heavy weight fabricb. Light weight fabric

c. Wrong side of fabricd. Overcasting

2. The guide (e) on the blind foot ensures evenfeeding of the fabric when blind hem stitching.The guide (e) is adjusted by turning theadjusting screw (f).

3. Place fabric so that the straight stitches (orsmall zigzag stitches) are on the protrudinghem edge and the large zigzag stitches justcatch one thread of the folded edge (g). Turnthe screw so that the needle barely touches thefolded edge of fabric.

4. Lower the presser foot and sew hem, guidingfabric evenly along the guide.

5. Turn the fabric over when you have completedsewing.

c. Wrong side of fabrich. Right side of fabric

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PATCH WORK

For additional decorative purposes, use differentkind of materials.

No. 19, 20

General Purpose or Satin Foot (A, B)

APPLIQUE

No. 23, 24

Open Toe Foot

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.Do not change the stitch width to wider than 5.0.Otherwise, needle could hit the presser foot andbreak.

1. Fix applique on fabric with fabric glue, fusibleweb or basting stitches.

2. Sew with the right side of the stitch following theright edge of the applique as closely aspossible.

When sewing sharp angles or curves

Bring needle to lowest position and raise thepresser foot.Use needle as pivot and turn fabric.

Note:Applique can also be done with a satin stitch usingthe Satin Foot (p. 28).

1. Place two pieces of fabric right sides togetherand sew a long straight stitch.

2. Press the seam open.

3. Sew with the right side of the graphic facing up.Be sure that stitches fall on both sides of theseam.

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INSERTING ZIPPERS

CENTERED INSERTION

No. 1 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)

Zipper Foot (E)

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.Zipper foot should be used for sewing centerneedle position straight stitch No. 1 only. It ispossible that needle could hit the presser foot andbreak when sewing other patterns.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.a: Straight stitchb: End of openingc: Bastingd: Wrong side of fabric

2. Press open the seam allowance.Place the open zipper face down on the seamallowance with the teeth against the seam line.Baste the zipper tape.

3. Attach the zipper foot.Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to thepresser foot holder when sewing the right sideof the zipper, and right side of the presser footpin to the holder when sewing the left side ofthe zipper.

4. Stitch left side of the zipper from bottom to top.

5. Stitch across the lower end and right side ofzipper.Remove the basting and press.

5 mm

7-10 mm

7-10mm

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INSERTING ZIPPERS

LAPPED INSERTION


Zipper Foot (E)


Zipper foot should be used for sewing centerneedle position straight stitch No. 1 only. It ispossible that needle could hit the presser foot andbreak when sewing other patterns.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.a: Straight stitchb: End of openingc: Bastingd: Wrong Side of fabric

2. Fold back to the left seam allowance.Turn under the right seam allowance to form a1/8" (3 mm) fold.

3. Attach the Zipper Foot.Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to thepresser foot holder when sewing the right sideof the zipper, and right side of the presser footpin to the holder when sewing the left side ofthe zipper.

4. Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.

5. Turn the fabric right side out stitch across thelower end and right side of zipper.

6. Stop stitching with the needle down in the fabricwhen the zipper foot reaches the zipper tab,about 2" (5 cm) from the top of the zipper.

To stitch around the zipper tab:

(Diagram A)

1. Stop stitching before you reach the zipper tab.2. Lower the needle into fabric.3. Raise the presser foot and slide the zipper tab

backwards to clear the zipper foot.4. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching.5. Remove the basting stitches.

a. Zipper tab

5 mm

7-10 mm

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Select the buttonhole style you want to sew.This machine can sew 13 types of buttonholes.

104. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow) for light tomedium weight fabrics

105. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide) for large buttons106. Keyhole Buttonhole for heavy weight fabrics107. Keyhole Buttonhole with reinforced bar tack108. Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole109. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow) for light to

medium weight fabrics110. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide) for large

buttons111. Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar112. Both Round Ended Buttonhole113. Decorative Buttonhole114. Stretch Buttonhole115. Heirloom Buttonhole116. Bound Buttonhole (See page 36)

Buttonhole Foot (F)

Note:

Density of the sides of the buttonhole may beadjusted with stitch length control.

1. Mark position and length of buttonhole onfabric.

2. Set button on the base.If button does not fit on the base, adjust slide onbase to diameter of button plus thickness ofbutton.

a = Length of button + thickness

3. Pass upper thread through the hole ofbuttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbinthreads to the left.

4. Position fabric under presser foot so that thecenter line mark is in the center of thebuttonhole foot.Lower the foot while pulling the frame of thebuttonhole foot towards you.

Note:

When sewing stretch fabrics, it is suggested thatyou use interfacing on the backside of the fabric.

5. Lower the buttonhole lever completely.

Note:

Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever isnot lowered properly or frame of buttonhole foot isnot positioned all the way forward.

6. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.

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7. Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order asshown and stop automatically after sewing.

8. Press the thread cutter button and raise thepresser foot to remove the fabric.To sew over same buttonhole, raise presserfoot to return to original position.

9. Cut center of buttonhole being careful not to cutstitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.When using seam ripper, do not put your finger inthe path of ripper.

A. Note:

For sewing buttonholes on hard-to-sew fabrics oralong the edge of multi-layered garments, installthe underplate. Place the fabric between theunderplate and buttonhole foot.

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5

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BOUND BUTTONHOLEA bound buttonhole provides a professionaltailored touch to tailored garments like dresses,suits and coats.

116. Bound Buttonhole

Buttonhole Foot (F)

1. Cut a patch of fabric 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 1/3" (1cm) longer than the finished buttonhole.Baste a patch so that the center line of patchwill align with the center line mark of buttonhole.

a. Right side of fabricb. Wrong side of patch

2. Lower the buttonhole lever and sew buttonhole.(See previous page)Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order asshown and stop automatically after sewing.

3. Press the thread cutter button and raise thepresser foot to remove the fabric.

4. Carefully cut through the center of buttonhole towithin 3 mm of each end. Cut diagonally toeach corner as shown.Remove the basting.

5. Draw the patch through the opening to theunderside.

6. Turn the fabric and pull the patch through thebuttonhole rectangle.Press the patch.

c. Wrong side of fabricd. Right side of patch

7. Turn the patch and press the side seamallowance.

8. Fold each side of the patch to form pleats thatmeet at the center of the buttonhole and coverthe opening. Press the patch.

9. Turn the fabric to right side and baste along thecenter of each fold.

a. Right side of fabric

1 2 3 4

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10.Fold the fabric and stitch along the seams oneach side, just a needle width from the originalstitching line. Remove the basting.

c. Wrong side of fabric

11.Fold the fabric along the buttonhole end andstitch triangular ends on the original stitchingline.

12.Press and trim the patch to within 3/16" (5 mm)of the stitching.

a. Right side of fabricc. Wrong side of fabric

NOTE:When sewing weaker fabric, reinforce buttonholearea. Cut a patch of fusible interfacing 1 1/4" (3cm) wider and 3/4" (2 cm) longer than thebuttonhole. Fuse to wrong side over eachbuttonhole marking.

EYELETThis stitch pattern is used for making belt holesand other similar applications.

101 Eyelet

Satin Foot (B)

You can choose 3 sizes of eyelets by changing thestitch length.

1. Place the fabric under the presser foot andlower the presser foot. Start the machine.Machine will sew the eyelet and stopautomatically.

2. Press the thread cutter button and raise thepresser foot.

3. Make a hole in the center of the eyelet.

Note:Eyelet punch is not provided with this machine.

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AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK

AND DARNING

You can sew automatic bar-tack and darning usingthe buttonhole foot.

No. 102 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will besubject to strain, such as pocket corners.No.103 Darning, mending and other applications.

Buttonhole Foot (F)

1. Adjust slide on base according to the length ofbar-tack or darning.

a= Length of bar-tack or darning

2. Pass upper thread through the hole ofbuttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbinthreads to the left.

3. Position fabric under presser foot so that thestarting point is on the thick area.Lower the foot.

b. Sewing bar-tack on edge of thick fabric such aspocket, place same thickness fabric orcardboard beside the fabric.

4. Lower the buttonhole lever completely.

Note:Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole leveris not lowered properly or buttonhole foot is notpositioned correctly.

5. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.

6. Machine will sew bar-tack or darning stitch asshown. Machine will stop automatically whenthe pattern is finished.

7. Press the thread cutter button and raise thepresser foot lifter to remove the fabric.

1 2 3 4

1 2

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SEWING ON BUTTONS

No. 13

Button Sewing Foot


2. Attach the button sewing foot. Align two holesof the button with slot of presser foot and lowerfoot to hold the button securely.

3. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle entersthe left hole of button.

4. Turn hand wheel by hand slowly so needleenters the second hole. You may need to adjustthe stitch width again.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents.Make sure that the needle does not hit the buttonduring sewing. Otherwise needle may break.

5. Sew approximately 10 stitches at slow speed.

6. Raise the foot and cut the threads remainingabout 4" (10 cm) long.

7. Pull the end of bobbin thread and pull upperthread to the wrong side of fabric. Tie themtogether.

8. After sewing, move the drop feed lever to theright.

Note:

To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedureabove for the first two holes. Then lift presser footslightly and move fabric to permit stitching theother two holes, either parallel or criss-cross overthe first two holes.

A.Thread Shank

Buttons on coats and jackets should have a threadshank to make them stand away from the fabric.Insert a straight pin or sewing machine needleunder the center slit of the foot from the front. Sewover the pin or needle.Pull thread to back of button and wind aroundstitches to form a firm shank. Tie thread endssecurely.

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NARROW HEMMING


Rolled Hem Foot

CORDING

No. 9 Zigzag Stitch for Single CordingNo. 12 Multi Zigzag for Triple Cording

Cording Foot

3 mm

5 cm

A.SINGLE CORDING

1. Set stitch pattern to No. 9. Insert the cord in thecenter groove of cording foot from the right sideopening. Pull cord about 2" (5 cm) behind thefoot.

2. Adjust the stitch width so that the stitches arejust cover the cord. Lower the foot and sewslowly, guiding the cord.

B.TRIPLE CORDING

Set the stitch pattern to No. 12 and set the stitchwidth to 6.0-7.0.Insert three cords into the slots of cording foot.

1. Fold edge of fabric over about 1/8" (3 mm), thenfold it over again 1/8" (3 mm) for about 2" (5cm) along edge of fabric.

2. Insert needle into the fold by turning the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot.Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot.Insert fabric fold into spiral of rolled hem foot.Move fabric back and forth until the fold forms ascrolled shape.

3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly,while guiding raw edge of fabric scroll evenlyinto front of rolled hem foot.

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USING THE EVEN-FEED

FOOT

The Even-feed Foot accessory equalizes thefeeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric andimproves the matching of plaids, stripes, andpatterns. This foot helps to prevent unevenfeeding of very difficult fabrics. Use this foot alsofor sewing quilts.

No. 1, 2, or 9

Even-feed Foot

A.ATTACHING THE EVEN-FEED FOOT


2. The arm of even-feed foot should rest on theshaft of the needle clamp screw.

3. Slide the attaching head from your left to rightso that it is fitted into the presser bar.


B.SEWING

Hold both thread lightly at start of sewing and sewin slow (1/2) speed.

CONTINUOUS

DECORATIVE PATTERN

Use the Satin Foot for continuous decorative stitchpatterns.This foot has a full indentation on the underside toeasily allow closely spaced zigzag stitches andfabric to feed freely under foot.

No. 19-100

Satin Foot (B)

To customize the continuous decorative stitchpattern, you may adjust the length and width ofpattern.Experiment with fabric scraps until you get thedesired length and width.

A.SEWING LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS

When sewing lightweight fabrics, it is suggestedthat you use stabilizer on the backside of thefabric.

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DARNING/FREE-HAND

EMBROIDERY

No. 1.Center needle Position

Darning/Embroidery Foot

A.ATTACHING THE DARNING/

EMBROIDERY FOOT



3. The arm of darning/embroidery foot should reston the shaft of the needle clamp screw.

4. Slide the plastic attaching head from your left toright so that it is fitted into the presser bar.


B.DARNING

1. Place fabric under foot and lower the presserfoot lifter.

2. Grasp fabric firmly in front and back of area tobe stitched. Start sewing, moving fabric by handforward and backward with an even motion,stitching in closely spaced rows over the hole orworn area.

3. When the area is filled with new stitches, movefabric from side to side in a similar manner toweave or reinforce the stitching.

a. Note:Reinforce open areas with an underlay; basteunderlay in place before darning.

C. FREE-HAND EMBROIDERY

1. Outline the design for embroidery on thesurface of the fabric.

2. Place design to be embroidered between thetwo sections of embroidery hoop.Note:Embroidery hoop is not included with thismachine.

3. Set embroidery hoop under needle and lowerthe foot.

4. Start the machine at medium speed, guidinghoop carefully so needle moves along line ofthe pattern.

D.After darning or free-hand embroidery

Raise the feed degs by moving the drop feed leverto the right.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Shank : This is an optional accessory.

This shank is also known as a presser foot holder and should be used

when sewing with the following presser feet.

Adjustable Bias Binder, Braiding Foot, Chenille Stitching Foot, Edge

Joining Foot, Fancy Trim Foot, Gathering Foot, Non-Stick Foot, Seam

Guide Foot and Stitch in the Ditch Foot.

Machine Preparation

1. Remove the current shank (presser foot holder), by loosening the

presser foot thumbscrew.

2. Put the new shank on the presser foot bar. Tighten the presser foot

thumbscrew.

Sewing Instructions

1. Follow the instructions for Adjustable Bias Binder, Braiding Foot,

Chenille Stitching Foot, Edge Joining Foot, Fancy Trim Foot,

Gathering Foot, Non-Stick Foot, Seam Guide Foot or Stitch in the

Ditch Foot.

Adjustable Bias Binder Foot : This is an optional accessory.

The Adjustable Bias Binder Foot covers fabric edges with bias tapes.

This foot adjusts to fit bias tapes 1/4” to 3/4” in width.

1. Thread the top of the machine and bobbin with all-purpose sewing

thread.

2. Snap on the Adjustable Bias Binder Foot.

3. Use the screw on the right side of the bracket to adjust the width of

the opening to fit the bias tape.

4. Cut the end of the bias tape to a 45 degree angle. Insert the bias

tape from the outside of the bracket, into the slot that matches its

width and pull it down under the presser foot.

5. Place the edge to be bound into the groove on the left side of the

bracket.

6. Loosen the screw on top, in the back, and adjust the bracket as

needed.

7. Select a narrow ZigZag, Straight or Decorative Stitch.

8. Sew slowly, keeping the fabric to be bound snugly under the groove

as you sew.

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Braiding Foot : This is an optional accessory.The Braiding Foot is used to stitch trims, braids or cords for decorativeembellishment.

1. Thread the top of the machine and bobbin with all-purpose sewingthread.If desired, you can use a contrasting or rayon thread for a decorativeeffect, or use a monofilament thread if you want only the braid to bevisible.

2. Guide trim, braid or cord from the top of the foot into the guide holeand under the foot.

3. Stabilize the underside of the fabric as needed.4. Select the ZigZag Stitch with a width set wide enough to stitch over

the trim, braid or cord.5. Lower the Braiding Foot and sew.

Braiding Guide : This is an optional accessory.The Braiding Guide ensures that trims, braids and cording are smoothlyfed into the Braiding Foot.

1. Place straight end of the Braiding Guide into the slot at the top of thepresser foot ankle.

2. Thread the trim, braid or cord into the curly-Q end of the Guide andinto the Braiding Foot.

3. As you sew, lightly support the trim, braid or cord as it enters theGuide.

Chenille Stitching Foot : This is an optional accessory.The Chenille Stitching Foot is used to embellish projects with chenilleeffects.

1. Thread the top of the machine and bobbin with all-purpose sewingthread.

2. Prepare a minimum of three layers of chenille strips, 5/8” (16 mm),for best effect. Place the strips into the presser foot. You can alsouse narrower strips such as 3/8” (10 mm) wide.

3. Snap on the Chenille Stitching Foot.4. Place the foundation fabric that will be embellished under the presser

foot and strips.5. Select a Straight Stitch.6. Sew at a slow speed. The Chenille Stitch Foot will guide the strips

over the foundation fabric where you want to have the chenille effect.For additional stability, use Tear Away Stabilizer underneath thefoundation fabric.

7. Add strips in rows, as desired, to finish the project.8. Machine wash on cold cycle, dry warm to help fray the edges of the

chenille strips.

Alternative method: Spray with water, rub with stiff brush to fray strips,dry with hair dryer.

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Clearance Plate : This is an optional accessory.The Clearance Plate is used to help stitch over thick seams, such aswhen hemming jeans. The presser foot tilts as it sews on and off thickseams areas. The Clearance Plate keeps the presser foot level whenstitching over thick areas, preventing the needle from hitting theopening in the presser foot.The Clearance Plate is also used to aid in removing or replacingneedles.

Sewing Denim Seams1. Prepare the jeans hem and pin it in place.2. Begin stitching the hem, but stop sewing when the presser foot starts to climb, but before the needle

reaches the seam.3. Turn the hand wheel toward you to lower the needle into the fabric, then raise the presser foot using

the presser foot lifter.4. From the back side of the presser foot, insert the Clearance Plate up to the seam allowance (you will

notice that the presser foot is now level). Lower the presser foot.5. Begin sewing slowly, and continue until you have stitched across the seam. Turn the hand wheel

toward you to lower the needle into the fabric, then raise the presser foot.6. Place the Clearance Plate now in front of the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and slowly sew a

few stitches until the back side of the presser foot has cleared the thick seam.7. Turn the hand wheel toward you to lower the needle into the fabric, then remove the Clearance Plate.

Continue sewing.

Edge Joining Foot : This is an optional accessory.The Edge Joining Foot guides trims sewn to an edge.

1. Snap on the Edge Joining Foot.2. Place the edge of the fabric against the left side of the Edge Joining

Foot’s guide.3. Place the edge of the trim against the right side of the Edge Joining

Foot’s guide. Both pieces should have the right sides facing up.4. Set the machine to ZigZag or Ladder Stitch.5. Turn the hand wheel toward you, ensuring that the needle does not

hit the guide.6. Sew, keeping both the fabric and the trim next to the guide to join

them together.

Needle Replacement1. Use the hole in the Clearance Plate to hold the

old needle while it is still on the machine. Slidethe Clearance Plate up onto the needle, startingat the point of the needle and moving the toolupward on the needle.

2. While holding the old needle with the ClearancePlate, loosen the needle clamp screw. Removethe needle.

3. Insert the new needle into the hole in theClearance Plate.

4. While holding the Clearance Plate, guide theneedle into the needle slot, making sure that theflat side of the needle is toward the back of themachine.

5. Tighten with a screwdriver to secure, and thenremove the Clearance Plate from the needle.

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Fancy Trim Foot : This is an optional accessory.

3. Slide the sequins into the groove at the front of the presser foot.Make sure you have pulled a piece of the sequin trim under the footand through the back of the foot before you start to sew.

4. Test sew on a scrap of fabric.5. Sew slowly to prevent sewing through sequins.

Gathering Foot : This is an optional accessory.The Gathering Foot is used for gathering or shirring fabrics. It worksbest with lightweight fabrics.

Gathering Fabric1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach the Gathering Foot.

Tighten the side screw securely.2. Place the fabric to be gathered under the presser foot.3. Set the machine to Straight Stitch.4. Lower the presser foot.5. Sew a row of stitching. The pressure that is placed on the fabric from

the back of the foot will cause the fabric to gather.6. Adjust the upper thread tension dial to help achieve the amount of

fullness desired. Less tension will result in softer gathers, moretension will result in fuller gathers. The stitch length dial can also beused to adjust fullness. The longer the stitch length setting, the morefullness that is achieved.

Gathering and Attaching Fabric in One Step1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach the Gathering Foot.

Tighten the side screw securely to ensure that the foot is properlyattached.

2. Place the fabric to be gathered under the presser foot, right side up.3. Place the top layer of the fabric right side down in the Gathering

Foot’s slot.4. Set the machine to Straight Stitch.5. Sew, guiding the two layers together.

Use the Fancy Trim Foot to decorate your projectswith sequins. This foot guides the sequins througha groove at the front of the foot while your sewingmachine stitches them in place.Note: Use only circle round sequins. Make sure thatthe sequin trim flows freely through the opening onthe foot.

1. Thread with invisible thread on top and all-purpose sewing thread in the bobbin.

2. Snap on the Fancy Trim Foot and select a HandLook Appliqué Stitch. Adjust the stitch length to2-3 and the width according to the width of thesequins. Make sure to use Tear-Away stabilizerunderneath your fabric.

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Invisible Zipper Foot : This is an optional accessory.This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts, dresses and othergarments.

1. Attach the Invisible Zipper Foot. Select Straight Stitch. Verify that theneedle will line up with the opening of the foot before starting to sew.

2. Before closing the seam on your project, use a fabric marker to markthe desired bottom end of the zipper on both sides of the zipperopening.

3. Fold in and press the seam allowances of both opening edges andopen out the pressed edges.

4. With right sides together, place the first half of the opened zipperalong the first edge of the opening, ensuring that the teeth of thezipper end at the creased edge.

5. Baste in place.6. Place the fabric under the presser foot, so that the teeth of the zipper

are lined up with the groove of the zipper foot. Topstitch the zipper inplace, ensuring that the needle penetrates the tape of the zipperclose to the teeth. Continue sewing until the presser foot reaches thezipperÅfs slider, backstitching at the end of the seam.

7. On the opposite side, close the zipper. With right sides together,make sure the two sides of the zipper are properly aligned. Pin inplace, open the zipper and baste in place.

8. Place the fabric under the presser foot, so that the teeth of the zipper are again lined up with thegroove of the zipper foot. Topstitch the zipper in place, ensuring that the needle penetrates the tapeof the zipper as close to the teeth as possible.

9. Continue sewing the second seam until the presser foot reaches the zipper’s slider, backstitching atthe end.

10. Finally, stitch the seam below the zipper closed.

Non-Stick Foot : This is an optional accessory.This foot is used when sewing fabrics such asleather or vinyl.

1. Snap on the Non-Stick Foot. Select desiredstitch. Verify that the needle will line up with theopening of the foot before starting to sew.

2. Sew slowly and guide the layers.

Tip:Try using paper clips to hold fabric layers together.Using pins will leave holes in leather and vinyl.

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Parallel Sewing Foot : This is an optional accessory.

This foot is used for sewing rows of stitching inparallel rows.

1. Snap on the Parallel Sewing Foot.2. Sew the first row of stitching.3. Align the first row of stitching either between or

on the red guideline markings on the foot,depending on the desired distance from the firstrow of stitching. Sew the next row of stitching,using the red guidelines as a reference.

4. Align the two rows sewn, following the redguideline markings on the foot, depending on thedesired distance between rows of stitching. Sewthe next row of stitching, using the red guidelinemarkings as a reference.

5. Continue for as many rows as desired.Note: The first vertical guideline, to either the left or right is 1/2” from the center needle position. Thesecond guideline is approximately 1/4” from the first guideline on either side. There is a marking at thecenter front of the foot that can also be used a reference.

Seam Guide Foot : This is an optional accessory.This foot guides the edge of the fabric as you sew a seam. Keep theseam allowances at the same distance from the edge throughout theproject. The edge guide and red lines provide guidelines for variousseam allowances.

1. Thread the machine with all-purpose sewing thread on the top and inthe bobbin.

2. Snap on the Seam Guide Foot.3. Place fabric right sides together.4. Place the fabric under the presser foot with the metallic guide at the

edge of the fabric for 5/8” seam allowance.5. Lower the presser foot. Sew. The guide will follow the edge of the

fabric and the seam will be sewn with a perfectly straight seamallowance.Use the four other red marked lines on the presser foot for narrowerseam allowances.

Stitch in the Ditch Foot : This is an optional accessory.The Stitch in the Ditch Foot assists with sewing in the finished seam ofa quilt or binding.

1. Snap on the Stitch in the Ditch Foot. Thread the top with invisiblethread or thread to match the fabric. Thread the bobbin with threadthat matches the fabric.

2. Place the fabric to be stitched under the presser foot, aligning thecenter guide with the seam. The guide will automatically fall on thelow side of the seam and will stitch down the seam of your quilt orbinding.

3. To pivot 1/4” from the end, stop sewing when the front line of the footis even with the edge of the fabric.

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TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

Interesting decorative stitches can be produced byusing twin needles and threading the machinewith two different colors of thread. Always maketest samples to help you determine the settingsbest suited to a specific purpose.

All patterns except No. 101-116 may be sewn witha twin needle.

General Purpose Foot or Satin Foot (A, B)

Note:

A twin needle is not provided with this machine.Contact your authorized SINGER dealer topurchase.


a. Use only needle designed for this machine(SINGER Style 2025). Other needles maybreak.

b. The needle threader cannot be used. Threadeach needle eye manually.

1. Remove the single needle and insert twinneedle.

2. Thread the first thread as usual, followingthreading route.

3. Thread the left needle eye by hand from front toback .

4. Place the Auxiliary Spool Pin with felt washeron bobbin winder spindle.

5. Place second spool of thread6. Thread second thread the same as first.7. For better sewing results, do not place the

thread into the needle bar thread guide.Thread right needle eye by hand from front toback.

8. Press the twin needle button. LCD will indicatetwin needle mark and the stitch width will bereduced automatically.


If you did not switch to twin needle mode, needlemay hit the needle plate and break.

9. Always test sew selected stitch.10.Sew project.Twin needle mode will remain until you press thetwin needle button again or turn off the machine.

Note:

Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative& letter stitch patterns by pressing twin needlebutton. Twin needle icon will appear on the LCD.

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DECORATIVE & LETTER

STITCH SEWING

You can combine decorative & letter stitches into asequence by selecting each pattern.

A.SELECTING DECORATIVE & LETTER

STITCH (selecting mode)

1. Press the decorative & letter stitch button.First 5 patterns of decorative patterns will beindicated on the lower line of LCD.

2. By pressing the decorative & letter stitch button,selecting group will change as below.a. Decorative patternb. Gothic letter stitchc. Script letter stitchd. Italic letter stitche. Outline letter stitchf. Russian letter stitch

3. After you select the group, press the scrolldown button. Next 5 patterns of selected groupwill appear.By pressing the scroll up or down button, youcan scroll up or down in increments of 5patterns.

4. To select a pattern, press the function buttondirectly under the indicated pattern.Selected pattern will be indicated on the top leftside of LCD.

5. Using this same procedure, select the nextpatterns.Patterns will appear at the top of the LCD in theorder selected.

6. As selected patterns over the indicating area,disappear from the screen, you can check themby pressing the cursor buttons. (See next page)

NOTE:Machine can memorize a maximum of 60patterns. You can combine the tack stitch bypressing the tack button. This is used forsewing a single combination of patterns. (Seenext page 48)

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B.SHIFTING THE CURSOR

Additional patterns may be added to the end of a

string of combined patterns. Shift the “I” cursor

over to the right, following the pattern string and

then select new patterns.

By pressing the cursor buttons, cursor will shift left

or right. The cursor position will be highlighted.

a. Press the cursor left button”<“ and cursor will

shift to the left.

b. By pressing the cursor right “>” button, cursor

will shift right.

The cursor is used to check selected patterns,

insert patterns, delete patterns or editing of each

pattern as described below.

If the settings of the highlighted pattern can be

changed, it will be noted in the center line of the

LCD.

C.TO CHECK SELECTED PATTERNS

As the length of the string increases, patterns will

disappear from sight.

You can check patterns by shifting cursor to the

left.

D.INSERTING PATTERN

1. Machine will insert a pattern to the left of the

highlighted letter or pattern.

2. Using the cursor buttons, move the cursor to

highlight the pattern just before the desired

position for the new pattern. Select the pattern.

E. TO DELETE PATTERN

1. Shift the cursor to the pattern you want to

delete.

2. Press the clear “C” button quickly (less than 0.5

sec.).

Machine will delete the pattern and cursor will

shift to next pattern.

a. When the cursor is at furthest right side,

machine will delete just before pattern.

3. If you want to delete all patterns, press and hold

the clear “C” button (over 0.5 sec.).

Machine will delete all selected patterns.

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F. EDITING OF EACH PATTERN

You can change the stitch width, length, mirror/reverse stitch and elongation of stitch patterns.You can also change the thread tension ofselected patterns.1. Press the edit “E” button.

LCD will change to the editing mode.2. As you shift the cursor, the setting of each

pattern will be indicated.3. By pressing each function button, you can

change setting as below a-d.4. After you have completed the editing, press the

return button (F1) or edit “E” button.Machine will return to selecting mode.

Note:

Letter stitches cannot change settings. (except forthread tension)

a. Mirror / Reverse stitch

Press the function button (F2) directly undermirror/reverse icon, and the stitch will changealternately or in rotation.The descriptions of the mirror/reverse icons arebelow.a1. Regular stitch (normal stitch)a2. Mirror stitch (flips from left to right)a3. Reverse stitch (reverse front and back)a4. Mirror and Reverse stitch, pattern will flipfrom left to right and from front to back.If symbol is not indicated, its pattern cannotchange (mirror/reverse stitch).

b. Elongation

By pressing the function button (F3) directlyunder the elongation mark, stitch will elongatefive different sizes. (b1-b5)

If symbol is not indicated, its pattern cannotelongate.

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c. Setting the stitch width and length

Machine will pre-set the stitch width and lengthsuitable for the pattern.

1. You can make changes by pressing thefunction button (F4) directly under the witdh andlength mark.

2. For narrower width, press function button F2(–).For wider width, press function button F3 (+).For shorter length, press function button F4 (–).For longer length, press function button F5 (+).

Pre-set stitch width and length will be indicatedas a highlighted number.You can change the width and length of otherpatterns by shifting the position of the cursor.By pressing the return button (F1), machine willreturn to editing mode.By pressing the edit “E” button, machine willreturn to selecting mode.

d. Setting the thread tension

By pressing the function button (F5) directlyunder the tension mark, LCD will indicate thetension mode.This setting will change the thread tension of allcombined patterns.

To increase the upper thread tension, pressfunction button F5 (+).To decrease the upper thread tension, pressfunction button F4 (–).

Pre-set tension number is highlighted.By pressing the function F3 (AUTO) button,thread tension will return to pre-set.By pressing the return button (F1), machine willreturn to editing mode.By pressing the edit “E” button, machine willreturn to selecting mode.

Note:

If you press the clear “C” button at editing mode,highlighted pattern will be deleted.

G.TO RECALL THE SELECTED

PATTERNS

If you change the pattern to utility stitch,machine will retain the combination of patternsuntil the machine is turned off.To recall these patterns, press the decorative &letter stitch button. Machine will recall theselected patterns.(Thread tension will return to pre-set.)

To delete all patterns, press and hold the clear“C” button for a long time. (See page 45)

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H.SEWING THE SELECTED PATTERNS

a. Single sewingYou can combine the tack stitch by pressing thetack button at selecting mode.When you combined the tack stitch or letterstitch at the end of pattern, machine will stopautomatically after sewing selected patterns.

b. Repeat sewingThe pattern combination will sew repeatedlywithout combining the tack stitch at the end ofthe pattern sequence.

SEWING1. Attach the Satin Foot when sewing decorative &

letter stitch.2. Machine will start sewing from highlighted

pattern. You must shift the cursor to the patternwhere you wish to start sewing.(When the “I” mark cursor is indicated on theright side of selected patterns, machine willstart from first pattern.)

3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.Machine will indicate the sewing pattern on thetop left side of LCD.

I. TO SEW PATTERN FROM BEGINNING

a. When you stop sewing at the middle of selectedpatterns, LCD will indicate the setting of sewingpattern and the arrow mark “ “ on thesecond line.This mark is meaning that sewing is interrupted.You can continue sewing by starting themachine again.

b. When you stopped sewing at the middle ofselected patterns, and If you have raised thepresser foot lifter, the arrow mark will change to“ “,In this time, when you start sewing again,machine will sew from the beginning ofinterrupted pattern.

c. If you want to sew from the beginning of allpatterns, shift the cursor by using the cursorbuttons. (Arrow icon will disappear)

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DECORATIVE AND LETTER

STITCH CHARTThe decorative patterns in bold print are one unitof the stitch pattern.Description of Chart Symbols:

Mirror Stitch includedReverse Stitch included

Mirror and Reverse stitch includedX5 Elongation included

ADJUSTING THE BALANCE

OF THE STITCHES

Depending on the type of fabric you sew, it may benecessary to adjust the balance of the stitches.The adjustment is needed when the decorative orletter stitch is distorted.Turn screw which is located bottom of the machinein either direction as may be required.

DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERN

1. If patterns are distorted as illustration (a), turnscrew in direction of symbol (+).

2. If patterns are distorted as illustration (b), turnscrew in direction of symbol (–).

LETTER STITCH PATTERN

1. If patterns are distorted as illustration (c), turnscrew in direction of symbol (+).

2. If patterns are distorted as illustration (d), turnscrew in direction of symbol (–).

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MAINTENANCE

DANGER: To reduce the risk of

electric shock.

Disconnect the power line plug from electric outletbefore carrying out any maintenance.

CLEANING

If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook,this will interfere with the smooth operation of themachine. Check regularly and clean the stitchingmechanism when need.

A.Bobbin Holder

Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin.Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.

B.Hook Race and Feed Dog

1. Remove the needle, presser foot and holder.Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin. Removethe screws holding the needle plate.

2. Remove the needle plate by lifting up the rightside of the plate.

3. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.4. Clean the hook race, feed dogs and bobbin

holder with a brush. Also clean them, using asoft, dry cloth.

5. Replace the bobbin holder into the hook race sothat the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as shown.

6. Replace the needle plate inserting the hook intothe machine.Replace the screws and tighten.

Note:

* An LED lamp is used to illuminate the stitchingarea. It does not require replacement. In theunlikely event it does not light, call yourauthorized SINGER retailer for service.

* There is no need to lubricate this machine.

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PROBLEM

Upper threadbreaks

Lower threadbreaks

Machine skipsstitches

Fabric puckers

Machine makesloose stitches orloops

Stitch pattern isdistorted

Threader doesnot threadneedle eye

Machine doesnot feed properly

Needle breaks

Machine runswith difficulty

Machine will notrun

HELPFUL HINTSCORRECTION

Re-thread machine.Remove entwined thread.Re-insert needle.Readjust thread tension.Choose correct thread.

Re-thread the bobbin.Rewind the bobbin.Clean the holder.

Re-insert needle.Insert new needle.Choose correct size needle forfabric.(use stretch needle)

Re-thread machine.Re-thread the bobbin.Insert new needle.Readjust thread tension.

Re-thread the bobbin.Re-thread machine.Readjust thread tension.

Attach correct foot.Adjust the thread tension.Adjust the balance of the stitches.

Raise the needle.Re-insert needle.Insert new needle.

Raise the feed dogsRegulate stitch length.Clean the feed dog area.

Do not pull fabric.Select correct foot and pattern.Re-insert needle.Choose correct size needle andthread.

Remove the needle plate andbobbin holder and clean thehook race and feed dog.

Insert plug fully into outlet.Turn on the switch.Push spindle to the left.Lower the foot.

Lower the buttonhole lever.Attach the buttonhole foot.

CAUSE

Machine not properly threaded.Thread entwined around bobbin.Needle inserted incorrectly.Thread tension too tight.Thread of incorrect size or poor quality.

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.Bobbin wound unevenly or too full.Dirt or lint on the bobbin holder.

Needle inserted incorrectly.Bent or blunt needle.Incorrect size of needle.

(on stretch fabric)

Machine not properly threaded.Bobbin threaded incorrectly.Blunt needle.Thread tension too tight.

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.Machine not properly threaded.Tension not adjusted properly.

Presser foot is not suited for the pattern.Thread tension is not balanced.Stitch is not balanced.

Needle is not raised.Needle inserted incorrectly.Bent needle.

Feed dogs are loweredStitch length not suitable for fabric.Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.

Fabric pulled while sewing.Needle is hitting the presser foot.Needle inserted incorrectly.Incorrect size needle or thread for fabricbeing sewn.

Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race andfeed dog.

Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.Power switch is not turned on.Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right.Presser foot is not lowered.Buttonhole Sewing Mode;* Buttonhole lever is not lowered completely.* Buttonhole foot is not attached.

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1. Winding the bobbin.

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2. Lower the buttonhole lever.

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3. After sewing buttonhole, raise the presser footlifter and set the frame of buttonhole foot tostarting position.

4. Release the foot controller pedal.

5. Lower the presser foot.

6. Machine memory is full.

7. Select a pattern.

8. Release the reverse button.

9. Release the start/stop button.

10.Rethread the upper thread.

11.Foot controller is connected.

12.Release the needle up-down / slow button.

13.Release the thread cutter button.

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