User Manual
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... foot control free from outlet. -- Keep fingers away from all controls to the off ("0") when making any opening. -- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle...
... foot control free from outlet. -- Keep fingers away from all controls to the off ("0") when making any opening. -- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle...
User Manual
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... Reverse Sewing...15 Removing the Work...15 Cutting the Thread...15 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...16 Blind Hem...17 4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205)...18 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3300/ M3305/ M3400/ M3405/ M3500/ M3505 19 Sewing on Buttons...20 Zippers and Piping...21 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table...22 Changing...
... Reverse Sewing...15 Removing the Work...15 Cutting the Thread...15 Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns...16 Blind Hem...17 4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205)...18 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3300/ M3305/ M3400/ M3405/ M3500/ M3505 19 Sewing on Buttons...20 Zippers and Piping...21 General Information Installing the Removable Extension Table...22 Changing...
User Manual
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... box on a steady, flat surface. Reverse sewing lever 4. Thread cutter 5. Bobbin stopper 10. Pattern selector dial 11 12. Lift your machine out of the Machine 1. Stitch length dial 11. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 1 Removable extension table/ accessory storage 8. Needle plate 7. Buttonhole lever (Model M3300/ M3305...
... box on a steady, flat surface. Reverse sewing lever 4. Thread cutter 5. Bobbin stopper 10. Pattern selector dial 11 12. Lift your machine out of the Machine 1. Stitch length dial 11. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. 1 Removable extension table/ accessory storage 8. Needle plate 7. Buttonhole lever (Model M3300/ M3305...
User Manual
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Two Step Presser Foot Lifter When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can affect the sewn result. 4 Extreme hot and cold temperatures can be raised to a higher position for easy positioning of the work. (A) Attention: Your SINGER® machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.
Two Step Presser Foot Lifter When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can affect the sewn result. 4 Extreme hot and cold temperatures can be raised to a higher position for easy positioning of the work. (A) Attention: Your SINGER® machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.
User Manual
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... sewing. -- Proper setting of fabric. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. -- 90% of all sewing will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom... no single tension setting appropriate for straight stitch sewing. -- For all stitch functions, thread or fabric. -- Turn dial to adjust it. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Lower thread tension The bobbin tension...
... sewing. -- Proper setting of fabric. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. -- 90% of all sewing will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom... no single tension setting appropriate for straight stitch sewing. -- For all stitch functions, thread or fabric. -- Turn dial to adjust it. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Lower thread tension The bobbin tension...
User Manual
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... pattern " selector dial. " with the pattern To obtain the other patterns, turn the stitch length dial to Choose Your Pattern To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial. Pattern Selector Dial 12 Sewing Model M3200/ M3205 Model M3300/ M3305 M3400/ M3405 Model M3500/ M3505 c d How to "S1"or "S2" and select the...
... pattern " selector dial. " with the pattern To obtain the other patterns, turn the stitch length dial to Choose Your Pattern To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial. Pattern Selector Dial 12 Sewing Model M3200/ M3205 Model M3300/ M3305 M3400/ M3405 Model M3500/ M3505 c d How to "S1"or "S2" and select the...
User Manual
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... center needle position, "5" is full left needle position. (1) (Model M3300/ M3305 /M3400 /M3405 /M3500 /M3505) "0" is center needle position, "5" is also the control for when straight stitching (4) For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to zig-zag. Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or...
... center needle position, "5" is full left needle position. (1) (Model M3300/ M3305 /M3400 /M3405 /M3500 /M3505) "0" is center needle position, "5" is also the control for when straight stitching (4) For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to zig-zag. Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or...
User Manual
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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 control to start sewing. (3) 14
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 control to start sewing. (3) 14
User Manual
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... foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Sew a few reverse stitches. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you...
... foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) Cutting the Thread Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Sew a few reverse stitches. Pull threads down the reverse sewing lever (A). Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1) Removing the Work Turn the handwheel toward you...
User Manual
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... dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch (1) Set the pattern selector dial to " ". Though there are several stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the... desired pattern. Ric Rac (2) Set the pattern selector dial to the indicator marked "S1" or "S2". To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial to " ". Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck, etc. 16
... dial to stretch and hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards. Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns The stretch stitch patterns are two examples: Straight Stretch Stitch (1) Set the pattern selector dial to " ". Though there are several stretch patterns, here are indicated with a blue color on the... desired pattern. Ric Rac (2) Set the pattern selector dial to the indicator marked "S1" or "S2". To select these stitches, turn the stitch length dial to " ". Ric rac stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, poplin, duck, etc. 16
User Manual
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... used for lighter weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is completed and press. Sew a test first to the desired width and press. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. 17 Note: To make sure the machine... settings are normally sewn with the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm. (1/4") to the right side of the page. Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on curtains, trousers...
... used for lighter weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is completed and press. Sew a test first to the desired width and press. Blind Hem: Turn up the hem to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, available from your SINGER® retailer. 17 Note: To make sure the machine... settings are normally sewn with the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm. (1/4") to the right side of the page. Set the stitch length dial with the range shown on curtains, trousers...
User Manual
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... with the Pattern Selector Dial. Measure diameter and thickness of the buttonhole foot (b). " range to set stitch Note: Density varies according to sew too many stitches in the " density. When moving from step to step through the buttonhole process, be sure that the...fabric. Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. -- Adjust the stitch length dial in steps 2 and 4. Follow the 4-step sequence changing from both ends towards the middle. 4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205) Prepare 1. Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open ...
... with the Pattern Selector Dial. Measure diameter and thickness of the buttonhole foot (b). " range to set stitch Note: Density varies according to sew too many stitches in the " density. When moving from step to step through the buttonhole process, be sure that the...fabric. Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. -- Adjust the stitch length dial in steps 2 and 4. Follow the 4-step sequence changing from both ends towards the middle. 4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205) Prepare 1. Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open ...
User Manual
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...tie them there. 3. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Once sewing is a simple process that provides reliable results. Set the stitch width at "5". Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the mark on the fabric. 2. Open the button plate and insert ... done in the order (D). 8. While lightly holding the upper thread, start sewing. *Set the stitch width to remove any slack, then trim off the excess. 19 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3300/ M3305/ M3400/ M3405/ M3500/ M3505) Buttonhole sewing is completed, gently pull the heavy thread to match the ...
...tie them there. 3. Lower the presser foot and start the machine. 7. Once sewing is a simple process that provides reliable results. Set the stitch width at "5". Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the mark on the fabric. 2. Open the button plate and insert ... done in the order (D). 8. While lightly holding the upper thread, start sewing. *Set the stitch width to remove any slack, then trim off the excess. 19 1-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3300/ M3305/ M3400/ M3405/ M3500/ M3505) Buttonhole sewing is completed, gently pull the heavy thread to match the ...
User Manual
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... the needle out of the button. "5". Slowly sew on top of the button. Set the machine for zig-zag stitch, then set the width to "0". If a shank is required, place a darning needle on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push ... through the back two holes. 20 Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to number "3" - Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as needed, according to check that the needle goes cleanly into the...
... the needle out of the button. "5". Slowly sew on top of the button. Set the machine for zig-zag stitch, then set the width to "0". If a shank is required, place a darning needle on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push ... through the back two holes. 20 Sewing on Buttons Install the darning plate. (1) Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to number "3" - Place the button and fabric under the Button Sewing foot, as needed, according to check that the needle goes cleanly into the...
User Manual
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...sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note: 1. SINGER® 2045 Ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to medium). Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, ... and cotton on top and bottom. 18 (110) Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). TYPE OF FABRIC Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk...other garment) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 24
...sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.) Note: 1. SINGER® 2045 Ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to medium). Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, ... and cotton on top and bottom. 18 (110) Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. SINGER® 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). TYPE OF FABRIC Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk...other garment) and/ or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches. 24
User Manual
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... needle. 2. Insert the needle correctly. (flat side towards the back) 5. The machine is incorrectly adjusted. 3. Thread tension wrong. 1. The stitch length is not correctly threaded. 2. The thread tension is not inserted correctly. 5. Loosen the thread tension. The needle is too tight. 1. ...size or type of needle has been used. 4. The needle is not inserted correctly. 2. The bobbin case is damaged. 2. Readjust the stitch length. 3. The needle is not correctly threaded. 3. The needle is threaded wrong. 1. The bobbin case is damaged. 1. Check both...
... needle. 2. Insert the needle correctly. (flat side towards the back) 5. The machine is incorrectly adjusted. 3. Thread tension wrong. 1. The stitch length is not correctly threaded. 2. The thread tension is not inserted correctly. 5. Loosen the thread tension. The needle is too tight. 1. ...size or type of needle has been used. 4. The needle is not inserted correctly. 2. The bobbin case is damaged. 2. Readjust the stitch length. 3. The needle is not correctly threaded. 3. The needle is threaded wrong. 1. The bobbin case is damaged. 1. Check both...
M3400 Stitch Applications Guide
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.... It is for joining fabrics together with the needle in center position. English 1 STRAIGHT STITCH 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 3 STRAIGHT STITCH 4 STRAIGHT STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® M3400 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is helpful to also slightly reduce the upper thread tension as well (this makes it...
.... It is for joining fabrics together with the needle in center position. English 1 STRAIGHT STITCH 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 3 STRAIGHT STITCH 4 STRAIGHT STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® M3400 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use for the straight stitch is helpful to also slightly reduce the upper thread tension as well (this makes it...
M3400 Stitch Applications Guide
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...set the machine for thread painting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Select straight stitch. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Place stabilizer or batting underneath the fabric. This is used to ...upper thread tension back to sew decorative designs as you stitch. Select straight stitch. English 6 STRAIGHT STITCH Decorative Stitching 7 STRAIGHT STITCH Free-Motion Quilting 8 STRAIGHT STITCH Thread Painting 9 STRAIGHT STITCH Channel Quilting 10 STRAIGHT STITCH Echo Quilting of fabric being sewn. Sew the permanent ...
...set the machine for thread painting, first disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see this video. Select straight stitch. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Place stabilizer or batting underneath the fabric. This is used to ...upper thread tension back to sew decorative designs as you stitch. Select straight stitch. English 6 STRAIGHT STITCH Decorative Stitching 7 STRAIGHT STITCH Free-Motion Quilting 8 STRAIGHT STITCH Thread Painting 9 STRAIGHT STITCH Channel Quilting 10 STRAIGHT STITCH Echo Quilting of fabric being sewn. Sew the permanent ...
M3400 Stitch Applications Guide
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..., providing an organic appearance. Attach ribbons and trims to garments. 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 thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be...edge applique is helpful to use a fusible basting tape to create interesting texture. Stitch around the design to hold it in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). It is one thread spool...
..., providing an organic appearance. Attach ribbons and trims to garments. 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 thread color can either match the fabric, or it can be...edge applique is helpful to use a fusible basting tape to create interesting texture. Stitch around the design to hold it in opposite directions so they don't tangle while sewing. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). It is one thread spool...
M3400 Stitch Applications Guide
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...same time, but thread each needle manually. Piping can be cut on the bias, which an Invisible Zipper Foot Iadditional accessory for straight stitch. See how to use this in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more information about 1/8" next to achieve various types ...in fabric, creating fullness. The main types of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually, the Ruffler does all the work for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for some machine models) is another row about the Gathering Foot, see this video. The fabric strip ...
...same time, but thread each needle manually. Piping can be cut on the bias, which an Invisible Zipper Foot Iadditional accessory for straight stitch. See how to use this in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more information about 1/8" next to achieve various types ...in fabric, creating fullness. The main types of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually, the Ruffler does all the work for straight stitch with a Ruffler (additional accessory for some machine models) is another row about the Gathering Foot, see this video. The fabric strip ...