Singer 3116 Simple Support Question
Singer 3116 Simple Support Question
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Question posted by tkatbriteside on November 16th, 2020
I Cannot Got The Bobbin To Wind At All
I have a singer simple 3116 and its never been usedI cannot get the bobbin to wind.im wondering if there is something I don't know about what's inside
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Answer #1: Posted by INIMITABLE on November 17th, 2020 4:07 AM
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video tutorial on how to wind; https://youtu.be/eyTAO0oHLN8
I hope this is helpful? PLEASE "ACCEPT" and mark it "HELPFUL" to complement my little effort. Hope to bring you more detailed answers
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Related Singer 3116 Simple Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 2
.... Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Always use bent needles.
8. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Keep fingers away from accumulation of the...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
GB List of contents
Principal parts of the 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...Needle plate
7. Stitch length dial
11. Drop feed control
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13. Bobbin stopper
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10. Reverse sewing lever
9. Thread cutter
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5. Automatic threader
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2 Removable sewing table/ accessory storage
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8. One step buttonhole lever
14. GB Principal parts of the machine
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1. Presser foot pressure adjustment
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3. Presser foot
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6. Pattern indicator window...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... guide 23. Presser foot lever 26. 15 16 17 18 19 20
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GB Principal parts of the machine
15. Bobbin winder 17. Power and light switch 20. Handle 25. Power cord
4 Horizontal spool pin 16. Pattern selector dial 19. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... local dealer.) k. Hemmer foot o. Buttonhole foot d. Seam ripper/ brush f. Pack of needles h. Evenfeed foot All purpose foot b. they are not supplied with this machine; Second spool pin l. Satin stitch foot m.Overcasting foot n. Cording foot p. Blind hem foot q. 1
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GB Accessories
Standard accessories (1) a. Quilting...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... with a polarized plug which must be used with a polarized plug (one way.
Polarized attachment plug b. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3)
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in any way.
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b 2
A 3
GB Connecting machine to power source
Connect the machine to a power source as to connect machine to power source.
If it does...
Instruction Manual - Page 21
...presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin. GB Two-step presser foot lifter
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to a high rise position for heavy ... (A)
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Adjusting presser foot pressure
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy ...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
...thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)
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To start sewing, push the bobbin winder
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spindle to left (sewing position).
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18 For smaller spools of thread place spool holder with small side next to right. (6)
- Step on spindle. (5)
- 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
... the needle eye. (9)
Note: If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed optional automatic needle threader, instructions for use can be threaded from front to hold the ...
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GB Threading the upper thread
This is a simple operation but it is important to left channel (6). Start by not doing so several sewing problems could result.
- Place the spool of this process it...
Instruction Manual - Page 35
... to higher number. For all .
Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Correct thread tension is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing. - 90% of fabric.
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Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it will always obtain a nicer stitch
and...
Instruction Manual - Page 39
... the end of a seam, press down to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Sew a few reverse stitches. Guide the threads to cut. (3)
32 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 its...
Instruction Manual - Page 47
..., the longer the stitch should be. 4 3 2 1 0.5
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1 0.5
GB Straight stitching
Turn the stitch selection dial so that the stitch display shows
"zig-zag" "
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Remove from machine, hold bobbin thread and gather fabric to the straight stitch position. For a fine stitch set to desired fullness.
Instruction Manual - Page 49
... illustrated with this machine.
Note:
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first.
42 It should just pierce the fold of the guide.
It takes practice to the left. Place the fabric under the foot. If using the optional blindhem foot, adjust the guide (3) by hand until the needle swings...
Instruction Manual - Page 51
.... (a) Double overlock stitch: For fine knits, handknits, seams. (b) All overedge stitches are suitable for sewing and overcasting edges and visible seams in one operation. When overcasting, the needle should just go over the edge of the fabric.
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GB Overedge stitches
* The overcasting foot is an optional accessory not supplied with your machine.
Instruction Manual - Page 55
...them into the grooves and temporarily tie them there. 3. Stop the machine when the buttonhole is done in the order (D). 8. Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E) When sewing buttonholes on a sample of the buttonhole on the fabric with the mark... dial
to " ". Mark the position of your fabric and interfacing. Once sewing is a simple process that provides reliable results.
Instruction Manual - Page 59
... length control between "1" - Lower the foot and continue to thickness of fabric). Change to form a "welt" or piping. (3)
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Set machine as illustrated. "4" (according to sew. GB Zippers and piping
Set the machine as illustrated on the left , depending on which side of cord into the fabric,
raise the presser foot and push...
Instruction Manual - Page 71
... oversew.
Movement of the fabric is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. The lever (A) should be behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (C). (2) First sew around the edge of fabric.
2 64 A darning ring is an optional accessory not included with your machine. It is necessary to right. Turn work from...
Instruction Manual - Page 87
...the machine as follows:
i) The arm (3) should be used ...sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on your machine. It also helps to sew first without the evenfeed foot accessory which should fit into the presser foot bar. Remove the presser foot holder by unscrewing (counterclockwise)
the presser bar attaching screw (2). 3. iii) Lower the presser foot bar (1). Make sure both the bobbin...
Instruction Manual - Page 89
... the point (6) (1-2 drops) with sewing machine oil.
Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws with a soft cloth. Cleaning the feed dogs: Use the brush supplied to clean the whole area (2). When cleaning the machine, it must be disconnected from the main socket. Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case.
Instruction Manual - Page 91
... as described. 3.Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4.Replace the needle.
The thread should pull easily. 2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 3.Loosen lower ...wind thread onto reel. 6.Replace the needle. 1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the hook or needle bar. 3.Poor quality oil has been used. 4.The needle is incorrectly threaded. 3.Fabric has been pulled. 1.The machine...
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