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... threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. - Never operate the sewing machine with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment in a suitable place close to be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any opening...
... threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. - Never operate the sewing machine with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment in a suitable place close to be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any opening...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... and Accessories 10 2.GETTING READY TO SEW 11-16 Powering Your Machine ...11 Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...13 Threading the Upper Thread...14 Automatic Needle Threader ...15 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing Needles 25 Changing the Presser Foot ...26 Sew Easy Foot ...26 4.TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE...
... and Accessories 10 2.GETTING READY TO SEW 11-16 Powering Your Machine ...11 Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...13 Threading the Upper Thread...14 Automatic Needle Threader ...15 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread...16 3.START SEWING ...17-26 Before You Start Sewing ...17 Stitch Formation ...18 Stitch Selector Dial...19 Sewing a Straight Stitch ...20 Sewing a Decorative Stitch ...21 Sewing a Stretch Stitch ...22 Sewing a 4-Step Buttonhole...23 Sewing a Button ...24 Inserting and Changing Needles 25 Changing the Presser Foot ...26 Sew Easy Foot ...26 4.TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 3. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against feed teeth, drawing fabric under the foot for stretch stitch selection. (See Page 19) 11. BOBBIN WINDING STOPPER determines when bobbin is used to select just the right tension for your stitch, thread and fabric. (See Page 18) 2. STITCH WIDTH DIAL controls the width of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See page 19) 10. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of the Machine Front 14 1. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help...
... 3. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against feed teeth, drawing fabric under the foot for stretch stitch selection. (See Page 19) 11. BOBBIN WINDING STOPPER determines when bobbin is used to select just the right tension for your stitch, thread and fabric. (See Page 18) 2. STITCH WIDTH DIAL controls the width of stitches, making them narrower or wider. (See page 19) 10. ONE STEP BUTTONHOLE LEVER automatically determines the length of the Machine Front 14 1. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... when lowered. (see page 10) 7. STITCHING GUIDELINES are used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism. 2. 1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Needle and Presser Foot Area 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 2 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is the 3rd line from center needle position. 9 NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in position. 9. PRESSER BAR accommodates the presser foot holder. 12. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot. 13. THREAD GUIDE controls movement of the fabric under the presser foot, control the movement of upper thread. 4. The 1/2" seam...
... when lowered. (see page 10) 7. STITCHING GUIDELINES are used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism. 2. 1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Needle and Presser Foot Area 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 2 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is the 3rd line from center needle position. 9 NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in position. 9. PRESSER BAR accommodates the presser foot holder. 12. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot. 13. THREAD GUIDE controls movement of the fabric under the presser foot, control the movement of upper thread. 4. The 1/2" seam...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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...of Needles (replacement needles) i. Zipper Foot (for making buttonholes) d. Button Sewing Foot (for straight & accurate quilting) h. f. Edge/Quilting guide (for attaching buttons) e. All Purpose Foot (for sewing accurate seams) THIS BONUS ITEM IS NOT INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. Sew Easy Foot (for general sewing) b. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Spool Holders (2 sizes for feed teeth) m. Pack of thread when using the second spool pin) o. Second Spool Pin (for cleaning) l. Darning Plate (cover for...
...of Needles (replacement needles) i. Zipper Foot (for making buttonholes) d. Button Sewing Foot (for straight & accurate quilting) h. f. Edge/Quilting guide (for attaching buttons) e. All Purpose Foot (for sewing accurate seams) THIS BONUS ITEM IS NOT INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. Sew Easy Foot (for general sewing) b. Seam Ripper/Brush (remove stitches/brush out lint) g. Spool Holders (2 sizes for feed teeth) m. Pack of thread when using the second spool pin) o. Second Spool Pin (for cleaning) l. Darning Plate (cover for...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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..., wipe off the foot control, the machine will show how to control the speed of oil around the needle plate or presser foot area. Needles are left long enough so that the needle does not become unthreaded when you may be necessary to change the needle, see page 26. For information about which needle to use for basic sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. For more information...
..., wipe off the foot control, the machine will show how to control the speed of oil around the needle plate or presser foot area. Needles are left long enough so that the needle does not become unthreaded when you may be necessary to change the needle, see page 26. For information about which needle to use for basic sewing techniques such as: sewing a straight stitch, sewing a decorative stitch, sewing a stretch stitch, sewing a buttonhole and sewing a button. For more information...
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... the needle positioned to 3 stitches. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that you begin sewing. Continue sewing the length of the dot on the machine. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 2 is directly below the dot. 2. Press the Reverse Lever to sew backwards 2 to sew. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Straight Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial A straight stitch is used for regular sewing. 4. Lower the presser foot, then step on the right side of the fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line...
... the needle positioned to 3 stitches. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that you begin sewing. Continue sewing the length of the dot on the machine. Set the Stitch Width Dial control so that the number 2 is directly below the dot. 2. Press the Reverse Lever to sew backwards 2 to sew. 23 START SEWING Sewing a Straight Stitch Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial A straight stitch is used for regular sewing. 4. Lower the presser foot, then step on the right side of the fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... position once all the way down and then carefully push it back. Pass upper thread through the hole of the buttonhole foot. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that number 6 is directly in front of the dot on a scrap piece of your fabric is directly below the dot. 4. Pull the buttonhole lever all buttonholes are completed. ¤ Use a stabilizer to the left of the machine. 5. 3 START SEWING Sewing a 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial...
... position once all the way down and then carefully push it back. Pass upper thread through the hole of the buttonhole foot. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that number 6 is directly in front of the dot on a scrap piece of your fabric is directly below the dot. 4. Pull the buttonhole lever all buttonholes are completed. ¤ Use a stabilizer to the left of the machine. 5. 3 START SEWING Sewing a 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch Selector Dial Stitch Width Dial Stitch Length Dial...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... (you are threaded correctly. • Put the thread under the presser foot towards the back. BOBBIN THREAD SHOWING ON TOP OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Top thread tension too tight. Stitches Distorted 11. Fabric Is "Tunneling" Under Stitches 13. Needle Threader Not Working 15. Upper Thread Breaking 4. Machine Will Not Run 1. Solution: Rethread bobbin. (See Page 13) 27 Machine Not Feeding Fabric 14. Loud Noise When Sewing 16. Skipping Stitches 7. )VIIPU>PUKPUN+PMÂJ\S[PLZ 8. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1.
... (you are threaded correctly. • Put the thread under the presser foot towards the back. BOBBIN THREAD SHOWING ON TOP OF FABRIC Possible Cause: Top thread tension too tight. Stitches Distorted 11. Fabric Is "Tunneling" Under Stitches 13. Needle Threader Not Working 15. Upper Thread Breaking 4. Machine Will Not Run 1. Solution: Rethread bobbin. (See Page 13) 27 Machine Not Feeding Fabric 14. Loud Noise When Sewing 16. Skipping Stitches 7. )VIIPU>PUKPUN+PMÂJ\S[PLZ 8. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1.
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... fabric sewn. SKIPPING STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Check if thread is caught on thread spool (rough spots on the spool itself) or behind spool pin or spool cap (if the thread has fallen behind the spool cap and therefore cannot feed freely through the machine path). (See Page 14) Possible Cause: Machine is in the correct size for the thread being used . 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 3. UPPER THREAD BREAKING Possible Cause: Thread...
... fabric sewn. SKIPPING STITCHES Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly. Solution: Check if thread is caught on thread spool (rough spots on the spool itself) or behind spool pin or spool cap (if the thread has fallen behind the spool cap and therefore cannot feed freely through the machine path). (See Page 14) Possible Cause: Machine is in the correct size for the thread being used . 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 3. UPPER THREAD BREAKING Possible Cause: Thread...
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... presser foot as you guide it. Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go to www.singerco.com to resume regular sewing. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 10. FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES Possible Cause: Fabric is set at zero. MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC Possible Cause: Presser foot lifter has not been lowered onto fabric after threading. Solution: Lower the presser foot lifter before starting to smaller size needle. (See Page 25) 12. Solution: If the feed dogs have been covered, the Darning Plate needs...
... presser foot as you guide it. Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go to www.singerco.com to resume regular sewing. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 10. FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES Possible Cause: Fabric is set at zero. MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC Possible Cause: Presser foot lifter has not been lowered onto fabric after threading. Solution: Lower the presser foot lifter before starting to smaller size needle. (See Page 25) 12. Solution: If the feed dogs have been covered, the Darning Plate needs...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area ⚠ Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the power supply by removing the plug from right to left, until the needle is at the center front of the equipment. Remove the needle plate. 4. Your machine has been pre-lubricated at the highest position. To reinsert the bobbin case, make sure the needle is at the highest position. (The take -up lever should...
... TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area ⚠ Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the power supply by removing the plug from right to left, until the needle is at the center front of the equipment. Remove the needle plate. 4. Your machine has been pre-lubricated at the highest position. To reinsert the bobbin case, make sure the needle is at the highest position. (The take -up lever should...
3342 Stitch Applications Guide
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... machine models). Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for free-motion quilting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Create dimension in the fabric itself, or perhaps even an embroidery on the fabric with various thread types to draw stitch guidelines on 2 of free-motion sewing. It can be helpful to create your machine's manual for the type of the garment. Experiment with a removable fabric marking tool, but make sure to sew decorative designs as you sew. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder...
... machine models). Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for free-motion quilting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Create dimension in the fabric itself, or perhaps even an embroidery on the fabric with various thread types to draw stitch guidelines on 2 of free-motion sewing. It can be helpful to create your machine's manual for the type of the garment. Experiment with a removable fabric marking tool, but make sure to sew decorative designs as you sew. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder...
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... at the same time, but thread each needle manually. Twin needle hems provide a professional finish to use an external cone stand (additional purchase). The top side has two parallel rows of 91 Place one thread spool on the auxiliary spool pin, with threads unreeling in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. English 11 STRAIGHT STITCH Attaching Trims 12 STRAIGHT STITCH Raw Edge Applique 13 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Pintucks 14 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Hems the fabric. When stitching wider trims...
... at the same time, but thread each needle manually. Twin needle hems provide a professional finish to use an external cone stand (additional purchase). The top side has two parallel rows of 91 Place one thread spool on the auxiliary spool pin, with threads unreeling in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. English 11 STRAIGHT STITCH Attaching Trims 12 STRAIGHT STITCH Raw Edge Applique 13 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Pintucks 14 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Hems the fabric. When stitching wider trims...
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... models) to insert the piping at the same time, but thread each needle manually. Instead of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually, the Ruffler does all the work for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for how to create fullness. For medium weight fabrics, set the machine for you want a specific color of stitches just inside the seam allowance. Sew one row of piping for some machine models) is used to use...
... models) to insert the piping at the same time, but thread each needle manually. Instead of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually, the Ruffler does all the work for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for how to create fullness. For medium weight fabrics, set the machine for you want a specific color of stitches just inside the seam allowance. Sew one row of piping for some machine models) is used to use...
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... thread types and colors. If using a zigzag stitch. English 25 ZIGZAG STITCH Seam Finishing 26 ZIGZAG STITCH Applique 27 ZIGZAG STITCH Couching 28 ZIGZAG STITCH Decorative Stitching the fabric. The right movement of the needle sews just off the edge of the applique, and the left movement of the applique to attach it up. The most popular stitch for some machine models), which provides a clear area in front of darning in our Darning/Embroidery Foot video. If your machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length...
... thread types and colors. If using a zigzag stitch. English 25 ZIGZAG STITCH Seam Finishing 26 ZIGZAG STITCH Applique 27 ZIGZAG STITCH Couching 28 ZIGZAG STITCH Decorative Stitching the fabric. The right movement of the needle sews just off the edge of the applique, and the left movement of the applique to attach it up. The most popular stitch for some machine models), which provides a clear area in front of darning in our Darning/Embroidery Foot video. If your machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length...
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... machine models). For machine models with adjustable stitch width, adjust the stitch width as desired for details). For more information on the main fabric using a zigzag stitch. Heirloom sewing incorporates several different techniques, and one of 91 A size 9/70 or 11/80 needle (additional accessory for details). Position the fabric so the right 8 of these techniques is a type of approximately 2.0mm. English 33 ZIGZAG STITCH Free-Motion Monograms 34 ZIGZAG STITCH Thread Painting 35 ZIGZAG STITCH Roll & Whip Heirloom Hems stitch the zigzag...
... machine models). For machine models with adjustable stitch width, adjust the stitch width as desired for details). For more information on the main fabric using a zigzag stitch. Heirloom sewing incorporates several different techniques, and one of 91 A size 9/70 or 11/80 needle (additional accessory for details). Position the fabric so the right 8 of these techniques is a type of approximately 2.0mm. English 33 ZIGZAG STITCH Free-Motion Monograms 34 ZIGZAG STITCH Thread Painting 35 ZIGZAG STITCH Roll & Whip Heirloom Hems stitch the zigzag...
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... SINGER website. English 52 BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 53 BLIND HEM STITCH Couching 54 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stretch Hems 55 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 56 PICOT HEM STITCH Picot Hems setting. Use this stitch to the applique fabric color for the type of the stitch sews just over lightweight cords, yarns or trims. For machines with various types of the needle as rayon thread, all -purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Learn more . Sew around the applique so the "straight" part of the stitch...
... SINGER website. English 52 BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 53 BLIND HEM STITCH Couching 54 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stretch Hems 55 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Decorative Stitching 56 PICOT HEM STITCH Picot Hems setting. Use this stitch to the applique fabric color for the type of the stitch sews just over lightweight cords, yarns or trims. For machines with various types of the needle as rayon thread, all -purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Learn more . Sew around the applique so the "straight" part of the stitch...
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... Couching STITCH 79 HONEYCOMB Hemming STITCH front and in back of the presser foot, stretching the elastic as you stitch over them to change the look , and stitch over a fabric interfacing or piece of organza. Experiment with lightweight woven fabrics, like batiste or voile. Sew the Honeycomb Stitch over gathered fabric to help prevent fabric puckering. Place the gathered piece over the basted rows. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings...
... Couching STITCH 79 HONEYCOMB Hemming STITCH front and in back of the presser foot, stretching the elastic as you stitch over them to change the look , and stitch over a fabric interfacing or piece of organza. Experiment with lightweight woven fabrics, like batiste or voile. Sew the Honeycomb Stitch over gathered fabric to help prevent fabric puckering. Place the gathered piece over the basted rows. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings...
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... thread such as this stitch, sometimes called the Feather Stitch. Use this stitch to help support the fabric and stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the underside to allow stitches to use a needle that is also helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for the type of the All-Purpose Foot. For elastic that is 1/4" - 3/8" wide, place the elastic through the opening of thread you sew. Hold the elastic from left to change...
... thread such as this stitch, sometimes called the Feather Stitch. Use this stitch to help support the fabric and stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the underside to allow stitches to use a needle that is also helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for the type of the All-Purpose Foot. For elastic that is 1/4" - 3/8" wide, place the elastic through the opening of thread you sew. Hold the elastic from left to change...
