Singer 5500 Fashion Mate Support Question
Singer 5500 Fashion Mate Support Question
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Question posted by erlajoanne on November 6th, 2013
Thread Bunches
The thread keeps bunching under the feed dogs. I have done all what the manual says to do when this happens, but it is not working. The Machine is still not sewing. What could I do?
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Instruction Manual - Page 3
...manufacture or service agent to fit in the
needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. Do not modify ... 2004/108/EC covering the electromagnetic compatibility.
"Switch the sewing machine off before operating machine."
If in the instruction manual." 19.
To reduce the risk of injury, switch off...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... thread 20 Needle, thread and fabric chart---------- -21-22 Changing the needle 23 Adjusting top thread tension 24-25
More decorative stitches & ideas for decorative machine ...Keeping seams straight
Hand-look quilt stitch 38-39 Inserting zippers and piping Piping
5. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of control panel, Straight stitch needle position 26-27 Adjusting bobbin thread...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...Presser foot lifter
20. Presser foot screw
24. Thread cutter
28. Feed dogs
22
32. Thread guide
23. Thread take-up
2
3. Horizontal spool pin
11
13. Automatic needle threader
22. Needle
16
25. Foot control
23
34. Cord socket 16. PRINCIPALES PARTES DE LA MAQUINA
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
1
1. Face cover
3
5. Bobbin winder stop
6
9. Reverse stitch...
Instruction Manual - Page 61
... 24 - 25). * Fabric is bent.
- Fabric puckers. * Top thread tension is too short
- Adjust thread tension (see page 24 - 25). * Needle is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action.
- PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
GENERAL PROBLEMS
Machine does not sew. * Power switch is not lowered
- Replace needle (see page 23). * Machine is caught in hook.
- Guide it gently. * Bobbin...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 3
...sewing machine. This appliance complies with relevant national legislation relating to fit in the instruction manual." 19.
or its Affiliates. ©2011 The Singer Company Limited S.à r.l. "Always unplug sewing machine...needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Switch the sewing machine off before servicing. "...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 8
... a button 43
Setting up your machine 12 Blindhem stitch 44-45
Spool pins, Presser foot lifter 13 Darning plate , Converting to free-arm sewing 14 Winding the bobbin 15 Removing bobbin case from shuttle, Inserting bobbin into bobbin case------------16 Inserting bobbin case into shuttle, Threading the top thread 17-18
Decorative and stretch...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 11
...Power/light switch
12
15. Thread guide
18. Thread guide
23. Bobbin winder stop
6
9. Automatic needle threader
22. Needle
16
25. 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1. Needle clamp screw
21
30. Thread cutter 6. Thread guide
15
21. Bobbin winding tension disk 2. Face cover
3
5. Bobbin winder shaft
8. Pattern number reference guide
10. Feed dogs
22
32. Foot control...
Instruction Manual 3 - Page 61
...PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
GENERAL PROBLEMS
Machine does not sew. * Power switch is engaged.
- Lower presser foot. * Stitch length is not lowered
- STITCHING PROBLEMS
Machine skips stitches. * Needle... socket). * Buttonhole lever is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action.
- THREAD PROBLEMS
Thread bunches. * Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot about 4" (10 ...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 2
HOW TO USE THE FREE ARM. 56
6. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. MAINTENANCE
57
Cleaning Feed Dog and
Rotary Hook
57
Oiling
58
7. BEFORE SEWING
5
Unpacking the Machine
5
Converting the Machine
6
Connecting Foot Controller and
Power Cord
7
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table ... NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
OF PARTS
1
2. Changing the Foot
8
Changing the Needle
9
Bobbin Winding
10
...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 3
...
weakerj_stronger Raise foot when ad justing the dial.
Not feeding. To position and re move thick fabrics, buttons, etc To position and re move normal For sewing
foot
tia
To adjust upper thread tension. I
1
To raise or lower the feed dog. _________
1, NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
To change pressure of the presser foot. To...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 9
...-duty mercerized cotton, 40 to 60 cotton, synthetic thread
16
65,70 75
100
* For stretch fabric such as shown.
* Always unplug the machine when not in use
Switch on the power to put on the machine and turn on the back side of the machine. foot controller
The more you depress the foot...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 13
... not running. I
11
Push in the bobbin as far as shown in the arrow direction. a
the needle little when
Step.-4
* Never press the spindle while sewing. Draw the thread from the spindle and cut tte thread.
* Be sure that the machine is finished. Step-2
Step-3
Wind the thread clockwise around the bob bin several times.
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 26
... tance.
(2 Run the machine with the edge of the fabric touching the guide.
Adjusthg thread t1 ensio,
Upper thread tension dial
In most cases...sew a seam with the adjustment of the fabric.
* When sewing a very thin fabric, loosen the lower thread tension a little. (See p.13)
24
Correct tension
Upper thread tension too loose
Upper thread tension too tight
lower thread
The upper thread...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 28
...
wrong side
. Never pull too hard on it is fed. Thread tension for the straight stitch and sew in the wrong side of the fabric.
The upper threac nppedrs too much in
the right side of the seam.
To reinforce the seam, set the machine for zigzag stitch
For better appearance, the upper...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 36
... two-step foot lifter, even thick buttons can be sewn easily. Draw out the work and cut off the thread ends with 10cm (4") left hole. If a shank is positioned right above the button... a needle in the centre of the presser foot and sew over it. Step-2
Sew the button on. Machine setting
Set the zigzag width at the (J mark.
34
Draw the thread ends through to the wrong side and tie a knot....
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 51
...inbethtwe eaernrowthedirseecatimons. the first line on the
quilting holder.
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quilting fashion
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(1) Baste to sew
Insert the plate on or tailor's chalk
the and
fabric...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 53
... stitches on the gathered part between two straight stitches.
(2) Take out the threads used to do pre-gathering with the machine- (1) Sew two straight lines on the part for
smocking with the stitch length 4 and the upper thread tension extremely loose.
(2) Make knots in one end.
(3)
Gather the fabric holding the ends in the...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 59
... plate or feed troubles, so they always
dog may lead to improper need to unplug the machine while cleaning or oiling.
satisfactory sewing performance.
movement
of
the
feed
dog
(1) Set ... clean. Your new A machine
machine which is rooted in the hook groove,
turn the handwheel out the thread.
Clean especially the upper part of
the
machine
or
irregular
stitches,
(1) Open...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 61
... long for the fabric.
* When sewing very fine fabric, place thin paper underneith the fabric for better results.
12 12
-
9 9 7 14 58
24.26 12 7
24.26 12.14 7
59 Power supply switch is stuck in properly. Thread is not on. Lack of thread jamming the feed dog. fabrics
Improper threading. Improper tension of the lower...
Instruction Manual 2 - Page 62
...machine, please consult your nearest dealer. Feed dog is not on the feed dog. If trouble is still apparent in the arrow direction. Needle clamp screw too loose. Needle too thin for the fabric. of thread...Light going
Not plugged in the machine.
N. Trouble
Fabric not moving
Probable Cause
Dust of the stitch with the Setting stitch width more than 3.5 when sewing with twin needle.
9 9 ...
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