Singer 3116 Simple Support Question
Singer 3116 Simple Support Question
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Question posted by 67yearoldgamer on October 11th, 2013
On A 3116, How Do I Adjust The Hook So The Thread Comes Around To Make The Stitc
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 11th, 2013 11:35 AM
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Hi. The question was sadly cropped by the question title limit and thus got distorted. In any case, the machine's instruction manual is available here.
Related Singer 3116 Simple Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 2
..., threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. Never operate the appliance with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area). Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... machine 2/4 Accessories 6 Installing the snap-in sewing table 8 Connecting machine to power source 10 Changing the bulb 12 Two-step presser foot lifter/
Adjusting presser foot pressure 14 Attaching the presser foot shank 16 Winding the bobbin 18 Inserting the bobbin 20 Inserting and changing needles 22 Threading the upper thread 24 Automatic needle threader 26 Thread...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...14. Thread cutter
3
5. Reverse sewing lever
9. Bobbin stopper
5
10. Pattern indicator window
12. Automatic threader
7
13 14
12
PUSH
2 Presser foot pressure adjustment
2
3. Presser foot
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6. Needle plate
7. Thread take-up lever
10
4. Removable sewing table/ accessory storage
4
8. Thread tension dial
9
2. Drop feed control
6
13. GB Principal parts of the machine...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... thread guide 22. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot 27. Power cord
4 Handle 25. Pattern selector dial 19. Upper thread guide 23. Main plug socket 21. Horizontal spool pin 16. Power and light switch 20. 15 16 17 18 19 20
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21 22 23 24 25
27 28
GB Principal parts of the machine...
Instruction Manual - Page 21
... counter counterclockwise, and for easy positioning of the work. (A)
A
Adjusting presser foot pressure
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin. For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning it clockwise...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
... side next to left (sewing position).
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8
9
10
18 Snap thread into thread guide. (3)
- Press bobbin to spool. (2)
- Push bobbin to the left (10) and remove. Hold thread end (7). Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)
- Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding"
position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
Guide thread around thread guide (5) pulling thread through the upper thread guide. (4)
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye. (9)
Note: If your sewing machine is equipped with the thread coming off the power before threading.
- Thread tension module by not doing so several sewing problems could result.
- Place the spool of the take thread behind...
Instruction Manual - Page 33
... A
2 26 Press lever (A) down as far as it will go. - Pull the thread through the needle eye.
1
Attention:
Turn power switch to top. -
Pass thread around the hook (D)
from bottom to off ("O")! Release lever (A). - A C
A B
C
B
D
D
GB Automatic needle threader
-Raise the needle to the threading position (B). - The threader automatically swings to its highest position. -
Instruction Manual - Page 35
... on the bottom side of your fabric.
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Turn dial to the next number up. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. To adjust, turn the dial to the next number down. Proper setting of all stitch
functions, thread or fabric. - A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for...
Instruction Manual - Page 39
... the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1)
Removing the work
Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take up lever to the side of a seam, press down to cut. (3)
32 Guide the threads to its highest position, raise the presser foot...
Instruction Manual - Page 41
... (110).
Also sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Woven fabrics and knits. Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on top and bottom. Always use genuine SINGER needles. 4.
For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for utility and decorative work. 2. Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and...
Instruction Manual - Page 49
... of the guide.
If using the optional blindhem foot, adjust the guide (3) by hand until the needle swings fully to the left.
a
Set the machine as illustrated with this machine. b
c
1
2
4 3
Fold the fabric as illustrated in a, b and c. It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first.
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GB Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch
* The...
Instruction Manual - Page 55
...Making a Buttonhole 1. Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will overcast the cord. 1. When the buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. Hook the heavy thread...the marks on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. Stop the machine when the buttonhole is done in the...
Instruction Manual - Page 61
...foot and guide the fold into the scroll by about 3 mm (1/8") and sew 4-5 stitches to the left (2).
1
2
54 Begin sewing, guiding the fabric into the scroll on the foot (1). At the beginning ...pattern dial to optional hummer foot. Change to " ". Pull the thread slightly towards you and lower the presser foot. GB Sewing with the optional hemmer foot
* The hemmer foot is an optional ...
Instruction Manual - Page 71
...the operator. A darning ring is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Move the drop feed control to right to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric.
2 64 The lever ...pattern selector dial to secure the threads) (3). a b
ab
C 1
A
B 3
GB Free motion darning
* The darning foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine. Press the darning foot on ...
Instruction Manual - Page 81
...machine as
possible. - Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoop as firmly as illustrated above. - Make sure the presser foot
bar is down in its lowest position. - Turn the balance wheel towards you to sew. - Lower presser foot lever before starting point. - Adjust... of both hands. - Sew a few securing stitches at the starting to bring up the lower
thread through the fabric. Draw the...
Instruction Manual - Page 85
Sew a single row or multiple rows of the material. If you have not purchased this machine. GB Gathering
* The gathering foot is an optional accessory not supplied with your machine. If more of straight stitches. 3. Set the pattern selector as illustrated. 1. Pull the lower thread to gather the material.
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Attach the gathering foot. 2. Note...
Instruction Manual - Page 87
Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on your left to right so that
it is not included with this machine. Remove the presser foot holder by unscrewing (counterclockwise)
the presser bar attaching screw (2). 3. ii) Slide the plastic attaching head (5) from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of denim.
Make sure both the bobbin thread and
the...
Instruction Manual - Page 89
... unscrew the needle plate screws with sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the needle is in the left position. Important: Fabric lint and threads must always be disconnected from the main socket. Cleaning the feed dogs: Use the brush supplied to clean the whole area (2).
Replace the hook race cover and snap back...
Instruction Manual - Page 91
... as described. 3.Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4.Replace the needle. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by the machine. 1.Lubricate as described. 2.Clean the hook and feed dog as described.
Thread is caught in the hook.
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Correction 1.Rethread the machine. 2.Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3.Select a larger needle...
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