Instruction Manual
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...unplug when the machine is used by a person responsible for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. WARNING - Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 12. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as...being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is intended for its service agent or a similar qualified person in this manual. 3. Always unplug before using and before cleaning...
...unplug when the machine is used by a person responsible for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. WARNING - Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. 12. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as...being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is intended for its service agent or a similar qualified person in this manual. 3. Always unplug before using and before cleaning...
Instruction Manual
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... to Choose Your Pattern ...23 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial...25 Sewing Straight Stitch...27 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...29 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...31 Blind Hem ...33 Sew 1-Step Buttonhole ...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221)...37 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232)...39 General Information Installing the Removable Accessory Storage...
... to Choose Your Pattern ...23 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial...25 Sewing Straight Stitch...27 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread ...29 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...31 Blind Hem ...33 Sew 1-Step Buttonhole ...35 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221)...37 Sewing on Buttons (Model 3232)...39 General Information Installing the Removable Accessory Storage...
Instruction Manual
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EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread take-up lever 3. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Needle plate 9 6. Presser foot 8 5. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Pattern selector dial 12. Reverse sewing lever 10 8. Stitch length dial 4 11. Automatic threader 6 12 13 2 Stitch width dial (Model 3232) 11 10. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Thread tension dial 2. One step buttonhole lever 5 13.
EN Principal Parts of the Machine 1. Thread take-up lever 3. Thread cutter 1 7 4. Needle plate 9 6. Presser foot 8 5. Bobbin stopper 3 9. Pattern selector dial 12. Reverse sewing lever 10 8. Stitch length dial 4 11. Automatic threader 6 12 13 2 Stitch width dial (Model 3232) 11 10. Removable accessory storage 2 7. Thread tension dial 2. One step buttonhole lever 5 13.
Instruction Manual
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Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in the outlet, reverse the plug. IMPORTANT NOTICE a For appliance with a polarized plug (one way. Polarized attachment plug b....use . Conductor intended to be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use . Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) Sewing light 1 Press main switch (A) to power source. EN Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped...
Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in the outlet, reverse the plug. IMPORTANT NOTICE a For appliance with a polarized plug (one way. Polarized attachment plug b....use . Conductor intended to be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use . Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) Sewing light 1 Press main switch (A) to power source. EN Connecting Machine to Power Source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped...
Instruction Manual
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Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. Spool holder i. Auxiliary spool pin n. Quilting/ straight stitch foot v. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. Bobbin (3x) j. Darning plate l. Blind hem foot s. Overcasting foot p. All purpose ...
Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. Spool holder i. Auxiliary spool pin n. Quilting/ straight stitch foot v. EN Accessories Standard accessories (1) a. Bobbin (3x) j. Darning plate l. Blind hem foot s. Overcasting foot p. All purpose ...
Instruction Manual
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... the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to right. (6) 1 - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Place thread...
... the left (10) and remove. 4 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to right. (6) 1 - Snap thread into thread guide. (3) - Push bobbin spindle to spool pin. (1/2) - Place thread...
Instruction Manual
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... for all . There is too tight, it by about an inch or two. Turn dial to lower number. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. A B - C D 15 A. Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by... turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case. Correct thread tension is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". - If the tension is important to the next number down...
... for all . There is too tight, it by about an inch or two. Turn dial to lower number. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. A B - C D 15 A. Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by... turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case. Correct thread tension is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". - If the tension is important to the next number down...
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... (2) - Raise the presser foot to descend. Pull about 6-8 inches of spool holder next to carry out correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - For small thread spools, place small side of thread to use the Automatic needle threader.) - EN Threading the Upper Thread ...This is a simple operation but it is strongly suggested you turn off the spool as shown. Start by leading thread down to the needle which should be threaded...
... (2) - Raise the presser foot to descend. Pull about 6-8 inches of spool holder next to carry out correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - For small thread spools, place small side of thread to use the Automatic needle threader.) - EN Threading the Upper Thread ...This is a simple operation but it is strongly suggested you turn off the spool as shown. Start by leading thread down to the needle which should be threaded...
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..."2.5" or below. (3) Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (3) Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to zig-zag. (Model 3232) The density of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Set the pattern selector... dial to " ". (2) (Model 3221) Set the pattern selector dial to the straight stitch setting. The width increases as the dial approaches "4". Function of zig-zag stitches increase as...
..."2.5" or below. (3) Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (3) Function of stitch length dial for when straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the pattern selector dial to zig-zag. (Model 3232) The density of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Set the pattern selector... dial to " ". (2) (Model 3221) Set the pattern selector dial to the straight stitch setting. The width increases as the dial approaches "4". Function of zig-zag stitches increase as...
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EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 27
EN Sewing Straight Stitch To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) 1 2 3 27
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... secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Sew a few reverse stitches. A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 3 29 Guide the threads to ... remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) B Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A).
... secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Sew a few reverse stitches. A Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the thread take up lever to cut. (3) 3 29 Guide the threads to ... remove work behind the needle and 1 2 presser foot. (2) B Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A).
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... stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the pattern selector dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the pattern selector dial to the indicator marked "S1". Then, turn the pattern selector dial...
... stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the pattern selector dial. Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. 1 Ric Rac Set the pattern selector dial to the indicator marked "S1". Then, turn the pattern selector dial...
Instruction Manual
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Blind hems, however, are appropriate for the fabric. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to the right side of the folded fabric. Start to sew slowly on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the right of the page. Generally, a narrower stitch ...sewn with 1 the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the desired width and press. Sew a test first to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 9 for the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in Fig...
Blind hems, however, are appropriate for the fabric. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to the right side of the folded fabric. Start to sew slowly on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on the right of the page. Generally, a narrower stitch ...sewn with 1 the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the desired width and press. Sew a test first to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. (See page 9 for the weight/type of fabric being sewn, within the range shown in Fig...
Instruction Manual
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... onto the back end of the buttonhole foot, PUSH then bring the two heavy thread ends to the front of your fabric and stabilizer. Once sewing is done in the order (D). 8. Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will... overcast the cord. 1. When the buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. Mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric with the mark on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord...
... onto the back end of the buttonhole foot, PUSH then bring the two heavy thread ends to the front of your fabric and stabilizer. Once sewing is done in the order (D). 8. Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will... overcast the cord. 1. When the buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. Mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric with the mark on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord...
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...and the left hole of the button. Set the pattern selector dial on top of the 1 2 button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the distance between the two holes of the ...button without hitting the button. Select one of the two narrow zig-zag patterns according to button sewing foot. (2) Position the ...
...and the left hole of the button. Set the pattern selector dial on top of the 1 2 button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. EN Sewing on Buttons (Model 3221) Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the distance between the two holes of the ...button without hitting the button. Select one of the two narrow zig-zag patterns according to button sewing foot. (2) Position the ...
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...2 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button. Set the machine for straight stitch again, with the width at "0" sew a few securing stitches, set the machine for zigzag stitch, then set at "0". Adjust the stitch width, as needed, according to check that the needle ... Turn the handwheel to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. EN Sewing on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 39 Raise the needle out of...
...2 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button. Set the machine for straight stitch again, with the width at "0" sew a few securing stitches, set the machine for zigzag stitch, then set at "0". Adjust the stitch width, as needed, according to check that the needle ... Turn the handwheel to the distance between the holes of the button and sew. (4) For buttons with about 10 stitches. EN Sewing on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes. 3 4 39 Raise the needle out of...
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...tricot, single and double knits. Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole... than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. THREAD Light...
...tricot, single and double knits. Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole... than standard large needle.) Note : 1. For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and results. THREAD Light...
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For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/embroidery foot, available as illustrated. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as an optional accessory from SINGER® retailers. (See page 9 for part number of work, (e.g. EN Darning Plate For certain types of darning/embroidery foot ) 48
For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/embroidery foot, available as illustrated. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as an optional accessory from SINGER® retailers. (See page 9 for part number of work, (e.g. EN Darning Plate For certain types of darning/embroidery foot ) 48
Instruction Manual
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.... (2) Problems can occur with: A. Blunt needles 2 50 D A B C B A C C/D.Insert the needle as far up as follows: A. The flat side of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® brand needles. Damaged points C. EN Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if it will go.
.... (2) Problems can occur with: A. Blunt needles 2 50 D A B C B A C C/D.Insert the needle as far up as follows: A. The flat side of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® brand needles. Damaged points C. EN Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if it will go.
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... a finer needle. 2. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The needle is wrong. 4. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by the machine. 1. The...is caught in the hook. Fabric has been pulled. 1. Select a better quality thread. 2. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be lubricated. 1. Lint or oil have collected on the thread. Replace the needle. Thread is incorrectly threaded. 3. Lubricate as described. ...
... a finer needle. 2. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog as illustrated. 3. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The needle is wrong. 4. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by the machine. 1. The...is caught in the hook. Fabric has been pulled. 1. Select a better quality thread. 2. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be lubricated. 1. Lint or oil have collected on the thread. Replace the needle. Thread is incorrectly threaded. 3. Lubricate as described. ...