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Singer 1036 Instruction Manual

1. 11 Removing Bobbin oo 10 Removing Thread 0 0 souas 10 Replacing an Empty Bobbin 10 Replacing a Wound Bobbin 11 Nal Die e AA 9 Built in Stitches aria AARAL 18 Bullonnoles EE neo Corded Buttonholes 30 Se Ce a EENEG 24 Caring for your Machine n2 Choosing Needle and Thread 3 T Construction Details 31 Corded SeamsS 00 31 Daring EE 46 DANG wd cc at dened aaa GN KANA PANGA AE 33 Decorative Touches 42 Elastic Henpnlachng ccc eee eee 47 Electrical Connections o 5 EMD POIGE Macri oe bes 44 Fabric Handling Table 40 Fabric Thread and Needle Table o 7 Finishes for Hems and Facings 39 Free Arm Sewing 48 Free Motion Embroidery 44 Guiding and Supporting Fabric 35 Lendi SIGN a bA PAASA ADA 20 Belag BUD aaa Bd el one Ah See de dS MEN GING WEE 47 Mock Overedging 0 cece eee a 39 Needle bi hn Coe ee duds 2 6 8 19 22 CHANGING ge bd GA Goch owas NG ka 6 DIED a ous eta E a AD DANAO 1 Position Ring o oooooooomcomoo 19 TYEAGING EE 8 22 Operating the Machine e 5 Overedged Seams a 38 Pattern Ee e EE 1
2. 7 Shoulder to Bust From neck base at shoulder to point of bust TO 8 Front Waist Length From neck base at shoulder over fullest part of bust to waistline 9 Back Waist Length From the prominent bone at base of neck to natural waistline __________ 10 Sleeve Width Around arm at upper edge of underarm sean ea 11 Sleeve Length Shoulder to elbow 12 Sleeve Elbow to Wrist 0 0 2 ee ee ee aaoo o o aoaaa 13 Front Skirt Length Down center from waistline to hem 0 000000 eee ee 14 Back Skirt Length Down center from waistline to hem 0 0 0 e eee e oo PANTS MEASUREMENT CHART 15 Full Length Waist to floor at side sean 16 Pant Length Waist to ankle EE eer A NAAAGNAS ee 17 Crotch Depth seated Waist to chair at side seam 000 ee eee u noo o o 18 Crotch Seam standing Crotch depth 17 to be deducted from pant length 16 CJ aN E D 0 3 3 attirer 3 a a a a H a 3 3 a a El d d E 3 PI 3 3 3 a d a 3 3 3 d d 3 F a d d pl E d 3 3 q a 3 3 J a a 3 56 personal notes 57 INDEX Accessories nana ft Be ege ess p 2 Adjusting Machine to Fabric ue et EE 43 Blindstitch Hem Guide 4 3 Blindstitch Hems 32 BODDIN REN 2 9 10 11 Raising Bobbin Thread
3. Specia Purpose Zig Zag MIN 23 6 BUTTONS AND BUTTONHOLES 24 E gt Needle in Groove OS 4 of Button Foot Sd Pull Needle Threads Thread Shank to Back of Button Completed Forming Thread Shank buttons e Stitch Plain Zig Zag F e Stitch Width 0 and 4 e Needle Position AL e Feed Cover Plate See page 4 for attaching e Button Foot o E A A A A A e The space between the holes in the button de termines stitch width settings The 0 setting must always be used to position the button and to fasten stitching For buttons with stand ard hole spacing settings 0 and 4 are usually satisfactory For buttons with unusual hole spacing use setting 0 and increase or de crease the width setting 4 as necessary 1 Position button under button foot and lower the needle into center of left hole Lower the foot Turn hand wheel toward you until the needle rises out of the button and is just above the foot 2 Set stitch width at 4 Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is just above the right hole Increase or decrease stitch width if required so that needle will enter the right hole of button Take six or more zig zag stitches at this setting ending on left side 3 To fasten stitching return to stitch width setting 0 and take about three stitches FORMING A THREAD SHANK Buttons sewn on coats and jackets should have a thread shank to make them stand away from th
4. 37 Overedged Seam h Ne Trimming Seam Edges Ma a a aan Stitching Seam 38 OVEREDGED SEAMS e Stitch Overedge Stretch 2 e Stitch Width 5 e Needle Position A e Stitch Length 6 to 8 e Stitch Balance Equalized e Speed MIN e Zig Zag Plate e Zig Zag Foot Seams in knit and stretch fabrics can be joined and finished in one operation when you use the overedge stretch stitch Procedure 1 Make a test sample before beginning gar ment construction to test machine settings See page 21 for adjusting stitch balance Be sure to duplicate the cut of the garment seam in your test and use a ball point Yellow Band needle if you are sewing a syn thetic knit fabric e Baste the garment together on the seam line allowing for 5 8 inch seam allowance and fit in usual way e After making any necessary adjustments trim seam edge evenly to a scant 1 4 inch from seam line basting e Place trimmed seam under the foot so that the straight stitches fall on the basted seam line and zig zag stitches fall over the seam edge MOCK OVEREDGING e Stitch Overedge Stretch Stitch E e Stitch Width 5 e Needle Position A e Stitch Length in yellow area e Stitch Balance Equalized f e Speed MIN i e Zig Zag Plate e Zig Zag Foot When it is not practical to overedge a seam a because of fabric construction a mock over Mock Overedging edge finish can be applied This finish is ap
5. propriate for bulky knits stretchy sweater Knits fine tricots and fabrics that curl or fray Procedure e Make a test sample to check machine ad justments including pressure setting before beginning garment construction e Baste the garment together on the seam line and fit in the usual way e After making any necessary adjustments place seam under the presser foot Stitch so that the stitches on the left side of the pat tern penetrate the basted seam line Finished Hem Edge e Press after stitching and trim away excess fabric to produce a narrow seam edge When the seam supports the garment omit the trimming step FINISHES FOR HEMS AND FACINGS Hems and facing edges in knit and stretch fabrics will be less apt to press through and mark when given a flat edge finish Edge finishing with the multi stitch zig zag stitch and honeycomb stitch eliminates the bulk of turned in fabric edges and retains fabric flex ibility Make a test sample to determine the best stitch for your fabric Place stitching about 1 8 inch from hem or facing edge Press after stitching and trim away excess fabric close to the stitching line Applying Facing Finish 39 handling special fabrics Many fabrics because of their construction or finish demand special attention in sewing Techniques used in stitching and handling and choice of machine accessories will vary with the fabric Let the table below guide your selection
6. HEH NEE if wh Wade d To Hold Small Spools To Hold Large S D NG Gi d a Ao NG Ki X R 7 4 Y 3 y 1 To Hold Small Tubes Wu dl ki H in TA pools needles The needle you use should be straight and not bent to ensure perfect stitch formation and needle penetration through the fabric The needle should also be fine enough to prevent the fabric from being marred with large punctures yet heavy enough to pierce the fabric without being bent or deflected Remember too that the eye of the needle must be large enough for the thread to pass through freely too fine a needle will cause the thread to fray IMPORTANT Your SINGER sewing machine has been designed to obtain best results with SINGER needles You should follow the recommendations in this instruction book and on the needle package for correct style and size of needle for different types and weights of fabric e Style 2020 15x1 needles for all purpose sewing e Style 2045 ball point Yellow Band needles for sewing synthetic knits and stretch fabrics e Style 2025 needle for twin needle decora tive stitching CHANGING THE NEEDLE 1 Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel toward you Loosen needle clamp screw and remove the needle 2 Insert new needle in clamp with the flat side of the needle to the back push it up as far as it will go 3 Tighten needle clamp screw SPOOL HOLDER Place spool or tub
7. When appliqu ing make a test sample to help you decide which of the following two methods is more appropriate for your fabric and de sign Preparation e Baste appliqu to fabric e Outline appliqu with straight stitching use a short stitch e Remove basting and press e Attach special purpose foot and zig zag plate Method 1 Trimming after Stitching 1 Set pattern selector and stitch width dial for desired appliqu stitch Adjust stitch length in the FINE area 2 Outline the entire design with applique stitching 3 Cut away the fabric on the outer edges of the stitching with embroidery scissors Method 2 Stitching after Trimming 1 Trim outside fabric edges close to straight stitch outline of design 2 Set pattern selector and stitch width dial for desired appliqu stitch Adjust stitch length in the FINE area 3 Overedge the design with appliqu stitch ing This step will produce a smooth lus trous finish Method 1 Trimming after Stitching Method 2 Stitching after Trimming 43 44 Monogramming with Plain Zig Zag Pattern Free Motion Embroidery FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY In free motion embroidery you control the direction and speed of fabric movement by means of an embroidery hoop Stitch length is determined by the speed at which the hoop is moved and zig zag stitch width is varied by the direction of hoop movement The hoop should be one desig
8. bar tacks and appliqu Straight Stitch For seaming and speed bast ing Multi stitch Zig Zag Lets you mend join and reinforce without bulk Ribbon Stitch A decorative pattern for single and twin needle work Blindstitch Indispensable for finishing hems Icicle Stitch Perfect for ornamental borders and edges Featherstitch Extremely versatile Use it for stretchable straight stitch seams in knit and stretch fabrics and for fagoting embroidering and quilting Honeycomb Stitch Ideal for smocking and useful for mending overcasting and attaching elastic and stretch lace Leaf Stitch For decorative stitching Overedge Stretch Stitch Used for joining and overedging seams in knit and stretch fabrics in one operation SETTING PATTERN SELECTOR Turn pattern selector release lever toward you until it locks in place Then turn pattern selector until pointer on panel is above desired stitch NOTE If pattern selector release lever fails to lock turn hand wheel slightly toward you and reset lever Do not attempt to turn the release lever after it is locked in place It will reposition itself when you start the machine or turn hand wheel ADJUSTING STITCH PLACEMENT Needle position setting AX places the nee dle in center stitching position Settings Lang J place the needle in left and right stitching position at stitch widths less than 5 Center setting ZA is used most often Right a is required for b
9. it is particularly useful for very narrow or very wide seams TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner 5 8 inch from the fabric edge you need not measure or mark the seam Simply use the crosslines on the Slide plate e Line up your fabric with right or left guideline 5 on the plate Stitch seam slow ing speed as you approach corner e Stop stitching with the needle down when the bottom edge of the fabric reaches the cornering crosslines on the slide plate e Raise presser foot slightly and turn fabric on needle bringing bottom edge of fabric in line with guideline 5 e Lower the presser foot and stitch in new direction CURVED SEAMS 1 Use a short stitch for elasticity and strength For example if you use 12 stitches to the inch for straight seams select 15 to 20 stitches per inch to stitch curved seams in the same fabric If you use the seam guide available for separate purchase at your Singer Sewing Center attach it at an angle so that the edge that is closer to the needle acts as a guide REINFORCING END OF SEAM 1 Stitch to the edge of the fabric Do not sew beyond edge of fabric Press stitch length dial all the way down and hold in place Backstitch approx imately 1 2 inch to reinforce end of seam Release stitch length dial Raise take up lever to its highest position and raise presser foot Remove the fabric by drawing it to the back and left Cut threads on th
10. ALOR Ngan ES Es some AROSA on a ET A aa PINA pare a H son D CANINA Sana IN NANA NSO Naay e aem ra A BANANA 3 ES Y ma S 7 pa 3 Ka G o Pa NN Ka N 3 e NG g DNA NED N pa aro P be yon sana a DAS PO A A pa H Naman nna AA pooo AAA NANG MANA NANANAHAN ASAP ANAN i pn Ng mina Gap mana ENEE e satt t d H Il E d Ee Paz THREADING eg O 7 4 Thread take up lever D by guiding thread e Raise take up lever to its highest position by down over top of lever and then up into turning hand wheel toward you Raise eyelet presser foot to release the tension discs 1 Lead thread from spool holder and snap it 5 Lead thread from take up lever down into down into thread guidepost A left channel and then into lower thread 2 Raise console cover and thread the rear thread guides E and F guide by holding thread in left hand and guiding e Thread the needle from front to back and it over wing B and into channel C draw about 4 inches 10cm of thread 3 Draw thread firmly between tension discs through eye of needle A needle threader down right hand channel and up left hand may be purchased separately at your local channel Singer Sewing Center WINDING THE BOBBIN You will find a bobbin in place under the slide plate of your machine To open slide plate simply draw it gently toward you If the bobbin runs out of thread during sewing you Can re wind it without removing it from the machine The window in the slid
11. Red symbols indicate buttonhole settings e Stitch Buttonhole i e Stitch Width Red approximately 1 to 2 e Needle Position i o m ee e Stitch Balance Neutral e Speed MIN e Zig Zag Plate e One step Buttonhole Foot Preparation 1 Fill bobbin with enough thread to complete buttonholes The bobbin cannot be conve niently filled after the buttonhole foot is at tached Attach the zig zag plate and one step but tonhole foot Then pull down buttonhole lever e To attach one step buttonhole foot place buttonhole foot behind the needle then guide it forward Center the foot under the shank and lower the presser foot lifter so that the shank fits over the presser foot pin Press presser foot screw down firmly until foot snaps into place Set all dials on red symbols as illustrated Set the stitch length dial midway between 6 and 12 in the buttonhole area Use this setting for your test buttonhole and then in crease it or decrease it as necessary See page 28 Set stitch balance dial in neutral position Adjust if necessary to balance stitch den sity on right and left sides of the but tonhole See page 28 Procedure Place the button you intend to use on the button carrier of the one step buttonhole foot and slide clamp toward back to secure button For use without a button set the clamp with the gauge lines on the carrier See page 29 Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot to b
12. Refer to page 34 for instructions on sewing knit and stretch fabrics Thread usage information is tabulated on page 7 FABRIC HANDLING TABLE STITCH NEEDLE MACHINE EES SE Length Type Style Size ACCESSORIES Use transparent tape as a Siyle 2020 Zig Zag VINYL substitute for pins or Size 14 or 16 for Foot or leather look basting Topstitch to 6 8 woven backing Even Feed patent suede hold seams and edges Straight Style 2045 Foott Stitch yie reptile flat Avoid worked Size 14 or 16 for Zig Zag machine buttonholes knit backing Plate 10 15 1 Straight Stitch in direction of nap Stitch for eS Ge Use plain seams seams Size 14 di PILE velvet Overcast arbindapata overcasting or velveteen 12 15 Style 2045 Even Feed corduroy edges to prevent fraying Zig Zag or Size 14 or 16 Foott Press over a self fabric Honeycomb for pann Zig Zag cloth Stitch velvet Plate for over casting Pin rather than baste 6 10 H l seams Stitch in direc Straight Zig Zag tion of nap Use plain Stitch for Foot or DEEP PILE seams for short hair furs plain seams Style 2020 Even Feed fake fur narrow overedged seams F Size 16 Foott for shaggy bulky furs 12 20 Zig Zag Shear pile from seam Zig Zag Plate allowances to reduce bulk Stitch PERMANENT Control seam tension Straight PRESS manually by holding fabric 10 15 1 Style 2020 Stitch Foot percale taut as it passes under Straight Size 11 broadcloth the presser foot Sew a
13. S aN A A ESA Adjusting Width of Button Opening ex ZS EEN EE Adjusting Length of Button Opening aude nes The length of the button opening in one step buttonholes is controlled by the button carrier clamp If the button will not pass through the button opening of your test buttonhole remove Button the button from the carrier and slide clamp for Carrer ward to a new setting Use the gauge lines Ve Clamp inch apart on the carrier to set length and stitch buttonhole without a button in the car B rier E a PAG LENA ONE paare GEIR AKN EE E EE gant 3 HEN HERE 8 E PNR NAAN AGUA MAN were gansa Anna kan SES S erga vu ES x Wei o ES Geh 3 E E R 3 3 ER E E He X TEE SS SEN 3 pip og og S He 3 bi E ue 3 H si o Be iti fii GR Be 8 hd db ZS HE di bibo ko SS NG f bD pad 3 ik 5 8 si Fi H NG NG a sk ee E 155 ki HS it 3 iF TF oe e oe if bi 8 fB ee oF Gig z a E z gh SZ 4 E s x FE ak a Care El 3 fR He E ale E 3 ER 2 S E ii S gi 3 ak Be Fo ous gt E x 53 H ti E Mees i E F i E t 3 DE A ee Se 3 d d RARE iq Se ANAKAN HUN Re DORAEMON CPDL EE Adjusting Length of Button Opening When Using One step Foot 29 30 Inserting Cord in One step Buttonhole Foot L Trim Ends Here Corded Buttonhole Cutting Button Opening CORDED BUTTONHOLES Corded or raised buttonholes are made by stitching
14. Soft fabric may require a backing to ensure firm satin stitching Crisp lawn or organdy is suit able for this purpose For best results use the special purpose foot e Stitch Desired Fashion Stitch Stitch Width 2 through 5 e Needle Position Ad e Stitch Length FINE area e Zig Zag Plate e Special Purpose Foot Adjusting Stitch Length 1 Set stitch length dial at bottom of FINE area 2 Run machine at slow speed 3 Gradually turn dial clockwise until stitches are closely spaced and form a smooth sur face Adjusting Thread Tension Satin stitching usually requires less tension than straight stitching and open zig zag stitch ing Furthermore the wider the satin stitch the lighter the tension on your thread must be Notice the stitching on your sample If the fabric is puckered or the bobbin thread is pulled to the fabric surface lower the needle thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number APPLIQUE Applique adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens You can create your own design trace a simple outline from a coloring book or use a motif cut from a printed fabric Fabrics of like or different texture com bine equally well A closely spaced zig zag stitch is most com monly used in applique work but decorative stitch patterns may also be used effectively Although you may vary stitch width to accom modate fabric weave or texture never allow the stitch to be too wide
15. start machine Winding Steps a tenn n Dos ee E oer Me gt x Step 1 ia g NO NOS YIN p d tee be ka a Kee iS DO NOT ALLOW THREAD TO WIND BEYOND FULL RING Cutting Continuous Thread 10 Removing Bobbin Move Bobbin Latch to BS Wind Position KC pug PAP PED PT ETA 7 ik ee 3 E Fee at a pwo s OLS NG K Ke Go E pat t Ng be S af z TAM ko N 5 i IA Ly nag A A a changing the bobbin REMOVING THE BOBBIN Raise take up lever to ts highest position 1 Open slide plate move bobbin latch to left 2 Remove bobbin by inserting fingernail un der rim of bobbin REPLACING AN EMPTY BOBBIN 1 Slip bobbin slot on top into bobbin case 2 Move bobbin latch to right wind position 3 Leave slide plate open until you have fin ished winding the bobbin REMOVING THREAD FROM BOBBIN You can leave the bobbin in place while re moving thread With slide plate closed pull thread end through the plate with a steady motion Do not pull the thread across the feed as this may damage it REPLACING A WOUND BOBBIN Raise take up lever to its highest position 1 2 Open slide plate move bobbin latch all the way to the left Draw about an inch of thread from bobbin and place bobbin in case Pull thread into bobbin case slot point 1 draw it under flat spring and around to or slightly past point 2 leaving two or three inches of free thread Leave slide p
16. stitching on scrap fabric BUTTONHOLE ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Stitch Length Buttonhole stitch length is regulated by the stitch length dial Set it to suit your fabric within the red bracketed area Generally short stitches are best for lightweight woven fabric longer ones for heavier fabric and knits Set dial in center of buttonhole symbol for your test buttonhole e For shorter stitches turn the dial toward setting 15 e For longer stitches turn the dial toward setting 6 Adjusting Stitch Balance Stitch density on right and left sides of the buttonhole is balanced with the stitch balance dial A slight movement of the dial produces a noticeable change in density e f the stitches on the LEFT side of the but tonhole are too dense turn the balance dial to the right w symbol to give equal den sity to both sides of the buttonhole Turning dial to right opens left side and closes right side e If the stitches on the LEFT side of the button hole are too open turn the balance dial to the left mw symbol to give equal density to both sides of the buttonhole Turning dial to left closes left side and opens right side Adjusting Width of Button Opening The width of the button opening is regulated by the stitch width dial e To make button opening wider turn dial very 7 slightly toward the 1 setting Sea e To make button opening narrower turn dial very slightly toward the 2 setting Pi a ia
17. 9 Performance Checklist 54 58 SIB dl WEE 14 Plates a an ot fanpop na a a 2 3 4 Changing Plates a 4 Feed Cover Plate Km nG Straight stitch Plate d 2 Pilo Ee WEE 2 Slide TE EE TEE Power and Light Switch D EK Presser Feet EEN 2 3 4 31 Se AA gs e Buttonhole FO0t o ooo oooooo 2 Changing Presser Feet 4 Special purpose Foot 2 Straight stitch Foot 2 ALA FOO AA AA gt E LIDO FOOL nuesto ri els y Opel Pressure Adjustments 1 12 35 Principal Parts aa ack dad pea 1 Replacing Elastic 47 Reverse Stitching 0000008 AT Salin SUCHIN saa panies Kas kadala dci 42 SEAMS a kada aa Mewes 15 17 31 36 3B GOrded WEEN 3 GUEVOO standar cre AN s VE Overedged sia ara be ire 38 SIA asa ratos 15 Straight SINGICh ge Age ege da 36 Sewing Aids tg Ana AN chee we Lalakas s55 Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric 34 Speed Controller vi 3G Spool Holder 1 6 Stitch Balance 21 Stitch Length Adjustments 13 20 Stitch Placement 19 Stitch width Dal 20 Straight Stitching 12 14 15 16 17 Curved Seams isis Lap ha ai 17 Reinforcing End of Sean 17 Straight SCaMS aos booed Vida GAGA 16 T
18. T STRETCH STITCH SEAM When you use the straight stretch stitch pro duced with either Feather 2 or Honeycomb pattern at A stitch width to seam Knit stretch and elasticized fabric s t r e t c h and strength are built in as the seam is being sewn Because it is equally useful for closed or pressed open seam con struction and will not break thread under Stress the straight stretch stitch is also good for seams that receive an unusual amount of strain For example crotch seaming seam in sertion and construction seams in sportswear and swimsuits e Stitch Feather 8 or Honeycomb 8 e Stitch Width A e Needle Position e Stitch Length 6 to 8 in yellow area e Stitch Balance Equalized e Speed MIN e Zig Zag Plate e Zig Zag Foot Preparation Make a test sample to determine thread ten sion and adjust stitch balance See page 21 Be sure to insert a ball point Ye low Band nee die in machine if you are stitching a knit stretch or elastic fabric Procedure 1 Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot to back of machine Hold thread ends and position needle in fabric with a light touch on the speed controller 2 Lower the presser foot and start machine holding the thread ends as the first few stitches are made 3 Guide fabric lightly as you sew letting the machine make the back and forth stitches that give s t r e t c h to the seam 4 Press seam after stitching as when using the regular straight
19. Zipper Foot to Right of Needle Left of Needle Po Zipper Insertion Se va RE NA SUN Making the Welting 31 Wrong Side of Fabric ay Basting Optional Hem Edge Hem Edge Basted Hem Soft Fold Wrong Side of Fabric Ya H Creating Soft Fold Hem Edge S Ra Da Soft Fold Ng Wrong Side of Fabric Blindstitching a Hem 32 BLINDSTITCH HEMS Stitch Blindstitch Stitch Width 2 to 5 depending on fabric Needle Position AX or ol Stitch Length 6 to 12 Zig Zag Plate Zig Zag Foot Blindstitch Hem Guide Blindstitching takes a little practice so make a test sample first Raise take up lever to its highest position 1 Raise presser foot loosen presser foot screw and slip blindstitch hem guide be tween screw and shank of zig zag foot Make sure underside of guide clears slide plate and front of foot Tighten presser foot screw Turn up hem in width desired Apply ap propriate finish to hem edge and press You may want to baste the turned hem to hold it in place If so be sure to place basting at least inch below top edge of hem Fold the hem back against right side of gar ment creating a soft fold about Ya inch from top edge of hem on wrong side of work Press lightly Position hem under foot with soft fold rest ing against wall of guide Make sure flange of guide is between the soft fold and top of hem L
20. a V i aywan e ene cere eye nae AA E ZE E AN dee K i i KEE A Lou KEE SAA TN or Anao d Ki SACH PATA i AAAS ar yuto D EY BD ay EEN AN YIEEE EPAPER Ee POPAO EE ee d Sch Aktie Ke maya a orga n D E X AE EE EC E EE panni MPAT EEY E KEREN E a Kees GC SE wee Kee elt YA PEE port KERATIN maang WEE PA NA one mor ISS NG EE E AEN Te eae a 3 AG NA SEN Ee een a ni ANG e Ae a bed Akal Luna Fg Sey 7 eeh A 5b Abe E pyyn Pr TUN mE Wy tena Man Caray NEA rent EE DCH Ge D m hika TANAN RG ol Van Ne mo a INAALIS AECH Ke Gi N ENER ama dp t Te het ona GA gare eet END dar e yi NAA ay tee Frilly ruffles narrow hems luxurious quilting and evenly spaced shirring can add that professional touch to your sewing projects and you can make them quickly and easily on your sewing machine using only four of the many accessories available from your Singer Sewing Center UN
21. ack of machine Place garment between foot and underplate Align buttonhole guideline markings with the red guidelines on the foot Lower foot Press buttonhole lever toward you e Start machine and let it stitch the entire but tonhole Maintain an even sewing speed and use the same rate of speed for each buttonhole you sew Stop machine when stitching starts to over lap the starting bar tack Move stitch width dial to A setting and take one or two fastening stitches Remove work from machine clip thread ends and cut button opening For additional information on the cutting of button open ings refer to page 30 If necessary reset stitch width dial on red for next but tonhole When buttonholes are completed push but tonhole lever up into machine and reset dials for regular sewing To remove buttonhole foot press down on the button carrier on both sides of the presser foot shank Turn to page 28 for information about adjusting test buttonhole Removing Foot 27 28 Adjusting Stitch Length WM MAP O NI AI lt WM NAM gt O AO Adjusting Stitch Balance Stitching Complete Buttonholes Whenever you make a buttonhole be sure to stitch it all the way around to complete stitch ing cycle before re setting the buttonhole lever for a new start If you make a false start when sewing a button hole in your garment simply remove the work and complete the buttonhole
22. ch Lingerie and girdle repair Swimsuit con 2S2 x struction Edge finishes for seams hems OL and facings NG Attaching elastic and stretch lace Pai Iti Stitch Zia Za Lingerie and swimsuit construction Gir e Meller eer die seams Seam finishes Casings and we waistband finishes General purpose stretch sewing Lingerie Plain Zia Za seams Attaching stay tape Seam Kee finishing Edge finishing Attaching stretch face lt Flexible blindstitch hemming Overcast Blindstitch exible blindstitc emming Overcas es seam finishing Shell hems in lingerie Pa Swi it Attaching stretch lace wimsuit seams Attaching A Feather Stitcht Lingerie and girdle Seams N tThis stitch is designed for strength and permanence and cannot readily be ripped out without risk of fabric damage 34 STARTING TO SEW USING A FLEXI STITCH PATTERN When using a Flexi Stitch pattern the forward reverse stitching direction is controlled by the pattern disc For this reason Flexi Stitch pat terns cannot be reversed back tacked To start sewing with a Flexi St tch pattern draw needle and bobbin threads under foot to back of machine Hold thread ends and posi tion needle in fabric with a light touch on the speed controller Lower presser foot and hold thread ends at back of foot as you start to stitch This will prevent the threads being drawn down into the needle hole The Flexi Stitch pattern itself will re
23. d sail 100 polyester cloth duck denim coatings drapery Heavy duty Style 2020 16 ee ca deep pile fabrics corduroy KUNAN KAP cotor 15x1 40 to 60 cotton Cotton wrapped polyester HEAVY overcoatings upholstery fabrics Heavy duty Style 2020 18 canvas mercerized cotton 15x1 40 cotton KNITS WOVEN STRETCH AND ELASTIC Ge double Knits bonded knits spandex ny ese cad PA aa 14 lon tricot cire tricot Jersey panne velvet Ee 50 mercerized cotton Yellow Band stretch terry A silk Cotton wrapped polyester LEATHER suede kidskin calf capeskin 100 polyester Style 2032 11 buckskin cabretta patent cobra lined 50 mercerized cotton 115x0 14 leathers simulated leathers A nylon 16 A silk Cotton wrapped polyester VINYLS KNIT BACK suede imitation 100 polyester Style 2045 reptile crinkle patent patent embossed 50 mercerized cotton Ball Point 14 and printed vinyls A nylon Yellow Band A silk WOVEN FABRICS ALL WEIGHTS dec D silktt Style 2020 16 orative straight stitch topstitching Buttonhole twist 15x1 18 LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHTS WOVEN dffonrwrapped polyester style 2025 8 decorative twin needle stitching PAI twin tSize 9 needle recommended for sewing only For bobbin winding use larger size needle 50 mercerized cotton ttUse with mercerized cotton A silk or polyester thread in bobbin Hong NORE mm 2 A ny HEF ES E F A amp FS ve H an
24. de by hand basting and should follow a lengthwise fabric thread 2 Mark a guideline for each buttonhole Fabrics may be marked lightly with tailor s chalk e Horizontal buttonholes are placed to extend 1 8 inch beyond the center line of the gar ment as shown so that the buttons will be in the center of the figure when the gar ment is fastened e Horizontal buttonhole guidelines should follow a crosswise fabric thread and be longer than the finished length of the but tonhole Mark ends of each buttonhole ver tically Vertical buttonholes are placed so that the center line of the garment is in the center of the buttonhole as shown e Mark the ends of each buttonhole horizon tally across the center line basting and use the center line marking as the buttonhole guide when stitching Finished Edge of Garment Center Line Buttonhole Diameter of Button 1 kp g Center Line of Garment Center Line of Garment Vertical Placement on Lengthwise Grain 25 Presser Foot Screw pakana Se er an ne nn een AVN A PAN EE AKA penne EE aa Attaching Buttonhole Foot Stitch Pattern Stitch Width Stitch Balance 26 ONE STEP BUTTONHOLES The One step Buttonhole Foot allows you to stitch complete buttonholes for buttons up to 1 1 2 inches in a single step NOTE See page 28 in reference to stitching complete buttonholes and stitch balance
25. e correct buttonhole length either by plac ing button in foot or by using gauge lines tCAUTION Use this needle with the zig zag plate and zig zag foot or special purpose foot only Do not use any other accessories with this needle as needle breakage will occur 10 11 12 13 14 Blindstitch Hem Guide Use this with the zig zag foot to position and guide the hem Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twin needle stitching and two thread topstitching Large Spool Holder on your machine when delivered For use with medium and large spools of thread Small Spool Holder for use with small diameter tubes of thread Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitching corded seams Lint Brush for cleaning your sewing machine Feed Cover Plate for button sewing and free motion work 10 12 13 14 11 Press Toe Upward SA for Removal Be SE Z y Sat D WE V NN d APA A ia rn G z SE Be de Ee Nang enn wn a Sa Nen a zz Ge pnn E j GT ki Pa rn A e an j ai es EET ai ie rg y J Wa fe e Ga Ki pr a e we pe DS pc enter the Pin o New Presser Foot under Shank AAA in p Lower Presser Bar and Press Down on Screw to Secure CG New Foot ni a Presser Foot Screw 3 i S D 4 Nan wert j ma paaa i Removing Plate CHANGING PRESSER FEET Snap on Presser Feet Most of the presser feet furnished with your machine snap on and of
26. e fabric To form a thread shank sew over the blade of a regular machine needle e Position button and lower button foot Place needle in groove of foot so that point enters the hole in the foot The farther in you push the needle the longer the shank will be e After stitching remove needle from groove Remove work from under presser foot cut ting threads about six inches from fabric Pull needle thread ends to back of button and form a firm shank between button and fabric by winding threads tightly around at taching stitches Tie thread ends securely buttonholes Most fabrics are suitable for machine stitched buttonholes If the suitability of the fabric is in doubt make a test buttonhole in a sample of your fabric being Sure to duplicate the thicknesses of your garment and include an interfacing The built in buttonhole system of your machine allows you to stitch a complete but tonhole up to 1 2 inches in a single step To make sure the measurement is correct and for buttons of irregular shape cut a slit in a scrap of your fabric approximately the width of the button you intend to use and increase length of opening until button slips through easily BUTTONHOLE POSITION Accurate guidelines are essential to keep but tonholes at a uniform distance from the edge of the garment evenly spaced and on the grain of the material 1 Mark center line of garment as indicated on your pattern This guideline can be ma
27. e of thread on horizontal spool pin If spool has a retaining slit the slit should be placed against the spool cushion to the right Select correct spool holder accord ing to the type and diameter of spool being used The diameter of the end of the spool holder should always be larger than that of the spool itself Press holder firmly against spool to prevent it from turning choosing needle and thread The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched The table be low is a practical guide to needle and thread selection Refer to it before starting a sewing project Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin FABRIC THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE NEEDLES FABRIC WEIGHT AND TYPE THREAD TYPE SIZE DELICATE tulle chiffon fine lace or Fine polyester nylon Style 2020 oi ganza chiffon velvet or cotton thread 15x1 Cotton wrapped LIGHTWEIGHT batiste organdy voile polyester FINE taffeta crepe chiffon velvet plastic film 100 polyester Style 2020 11 satin surah peau de soie shantung 50 mercerized cotton 15x1 brocade A nylon A silk l Cotton wrapped polyester MEDIUM WEIGHT gingham seersucker 100 polyester madras percale piqu linen chintz faille BO mercer zed cotton Style 2020 14 fine corduroy velveteen suitings vinyl 60 cott 15x1 terry cloth challis twill deel A silk i Cotton wrapped polyester MEDIUM HEAVY gabardine twee
28. e plate lets you see bobbin thread supply at a glance to help avoid running out of thread in the middle of a seam Preparation Steps 1 Raise the take up lever to its highest posi tion by pressing lightly on the speed con troller or by turning the hand wheel toward you 2 Raise the presser foot to release tension discs 3 Open slide plate and make sure bobbin is empty For removal of bobbin and thread see page 10 4 Set pattern selector release lever by turn ing it clockwise see page 12 and set stitch control dials for straight stitching stitch pattern i needle position AX center and stitch width Ya If pattern selector release lever fails to lock into place turn the hand wheel slightly toward you and then reset lever Winding Steps 1 Move bobbin latch to right wind position 2 Draw needle thread back between toes of presser foot under left side of presser foot then up into and around thread retainer as shown Do not hold thread end Start the machine running it at a moderate speed 3 Pull thread end away after it has separated from bobbin e Keep your eye on the bobbin as it fills Do not allow thread to wind beyond the outside FULL ring 4 Close slide plate to release bobbin latch to sewing position To start sewing pull thread back under presser foot and cut Place threads diagonally under foot to right or left side position needle in fabric where desired lower presser foot and
29. e presser foot e Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot and place them diagonally to right e Hold thread ends and with a light touch on the speed controller or by turning the hand wheel toward you position needle in fabric about 2inch from fabric edge e Lower the presser foot e Press stitch length dial all the way down and hold in place e Start machine and backstitch to edge of fabric Do not sew beyond edge of fabric e Release the stitch length dial and sew in forward direction Raise Presser Foot Draw Threads Under Foot P n P wf pt Stitching to End of Seam 15 Using Guidelines Stitching Line Using Seam Guide for Extra Wide Seam Cornering Crossline Fabric after Turning 16 KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight use one of the numbered guidelines on the plate The num bers indicate distance in eighths of an inch from the needle If you want a 5 8 inch seam for example line up your fabric with the num ber 5 guideline Note that both number 5 guidelines the most commonly used are ex tended on the slide plate for your conve nience the crosslines serve as guides when stitching a Square corner For extra help in keeping the seam straight you may wish to use the seam guide available for separate purchase at your Singer Sewing Center Because it allows you to guide stitches evenly between 1 8 inch and 1 1 4 inches from the fabric edge
30. e thread firmly in place while sewing Snap in Thread Guidepost eliminates possible tangling of thread Presser foot Lifter at back of machine allows you to raise and lower the presser foot Thread Cutter is built into presser bar for safety and convenience Buttonhole Lever sets the machine for buttonholing Thread Guides Zig zag Foot holds fabric against feed Flip amp Sew Panel converts machine for free arm sewing 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Zig zag Plate secured by magnets Guidelines on right and left sides help you keep seams straight Soft touch Feed moves fabric under presser foot Soft surface does not injure fabric even the most delicate Bobbin Latch allows you to switch from sewing to bobbin winding without remov ing bobbin Transparent Bobbin shows thread supply Slide Plate has a window to show bobbin thread supply at a glance Needle Clamp holds single and twin nee des It is designed to eliminate the possibility of inserting needle back wards Tension Dial lets you select just the right tension for your stitch thread and fabric Built in Sewing Light illuminates sewing area Stitch length Dial allows for a variety of stitch lengths To reverse stitching press dial all the way down and hold in place Electrical Connections and Speed Con troller Power and Light Switch turns on the machine and the sewing light simul
31. ease tension If the surface or under side stitches look loose increase tension e To increase tension turn dial to a higher number e To decrease tension turn dial to a lower number NOTE The tension dial controls needle thread tension only Bobbin thread tension has been correctly set at the factory and you do not need to adjust it SETTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length dial regulates the length of both straight and zig zag stitches The num bers 6 to 20 represent the number of straight stitches per inch the higher the number the shorter the stitch Generally shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric longer ones for heavy fabric Curved seams bias cut seams and scallops require short straight stitches 15 to 20 for elasticity and smooth contours Bound buttonholes should be sewn with a short stitch for durability and strength e To set stitch length turn dial to setting desired e For reverse stitching press dial all the way down and hold in place Regulating Needle thread Tension Too Loose Increase e H Too Tight Decrease y Pox L SE Stitch Length Reverse Stitching 13 Pin Placement When Seam Guide is Used Pins Nip into Fabric at the Stitching Line Pin Placement When Seam Guide is Not Used High Position D A Normal Up LE d Position MA NA a Presser foot TY Lifter High Position Presser foot Lifter Settin
32. f a common shank T Raise take up lever to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you Raise presser foot 3 Press toe of presser foot upward as far as it will go and then snap down to remove Center the new presser foot under the shank and lower the presser foot lifter so that the shank fits over the presser foot pin Press presser foot screw down until foot snaps into place To remove and replace the shank of snap on presser feet follow instructions below for one piece presser feet One Piece Presser Feet a Raise needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot 2 Loosen presser foot screw and remove the foot guiding it to the right 3 Hook new foot around the presser bar and tighten presser foot screw CHANGING PLATES Note Remove bobbin if it contains thread in order to prevent thread being caught when plate is replaced La Raise take up lever to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you 2 Raise presser foot 3 Open slide plate Press down on front edge of plate and lift up and out Position new plate over pins and release Plate is drawn into position by magnets Close slide plate 2 GETTING READY TO SEW CONNECTING MACHINE Before plugging in your machine be sure that the voltage and number of amperes indicated at the right end of the machine conform to your electrical power supply e Push the machine plug int
33. forget to set the machine for straight stitching at center AN nee dle position when you wind a bobbin page 9 or use the straight stitch plate and foot page 2 do remember to place the threads correctly under the presser foot when you start to sew When using zig zag accessories hold the thread at back of the presser foot for the first two or three stitches See pages 15 and 35 don t allow lint and thread ends to accumulate in the bobbin case area or around the thread retainer Clean your machine regularly as in structed on page 52 do remember that expert dependable SINGER service is always available If your sewing machine should require maintenance or repair be sure to call your Singer Sewing Center or Authorized Singer Dealer You will find the number listed under SINGER COMPANY in your telephone book Above all do enjoy sewing Copyright 1979 THE SINGER COMPANY All Rights Reserved Throughout the World Flawless topstitching on leatherlike fabric So Aag a Sean ae Delicate zig zag stitching on sat vie E de NUN Nba PUNAN SMS re MALI DAN N DA yy Va Ai Mah Saad AMAS Wi ps PANG raat ta Lo NAGA F we dE Au E ek E NS A vd ae BAN IR ta MAM sus EH Vu IA SO Rat NAAN WEN AU d GE KUNAN MAN y SN Featherstitching on spandex EN AR x y A D El 2 LABAN V Ad En ee Zug xi re Ae UA KIRAN Wels dii babai
34. g a tear 1 Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline allowing one inch for joining Lap ends to form a band and straight stitch together as shown 2 Divide elastic band into four equal seg ments and mark with pins Do the same to the garment Then pin together at corre sponding points pinning elastic over right side of fabric top edges even 3 Take a few straight stitches to anchor elastic to fabric Select multi stitch zig zag Then hold elastic and garment edge taut as you stitch so that it will remain stretchable after stitching is completed CAUTION Do not pull the fabric while you are Stitching as this may deflect the needle caus ing it to break D Ve yo E ire ere D VC 1 Replacing Lingerie Elastic 47 8 FREE ARM SEWING Fabric handling when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas is simplified when you convert your machine to free arm sewing A few of the sewing jobs for which you will find the free arm particularly useful are shown on the following pages You will dis cover many more for yourself To convert your machine for free arm sewing simply press down on the corner of the Flip 4 Sew panel on sewing machine with heel of right hand To raise Flip amp Sew panel place hand under panel and lift up until it locks into place A click will be heard when panel is locked in position Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is no longer a task whe
35. gs 14 sewing a seam PIN BASTING Pin basting is a time saver and can be used when you sew easy to handle fabric Use fine pins and place them so that e They are at right angles to the presser foot and just nip into the fabric at the stitching line e They do not extend under both sides of the presser foot Never place pins on the under side of the fabric in contact with the feed e Sew pulling pins out of fabric as you stitch We do not recommend sewing over pins PLACING FABRIC Most fabric can be placed under the presser foot by raising the presser foot lifter to its up position When placing bulky fabrics such as coating knit or terry cloth or several fabric layers raise the presser foot lifter to its high position and make sure needle is at its highest point Hold lifter in position since it does not lock while placing fabric under the presser foot Make sure the lifter is all the way down before starting to sew STARTING THE SEAM Always test stitch seams on fabric scraps before stitching your garment This will ena ble you to get the feel of handling the fabric Also it will indicate whether tension pres sure stitch length needle and thread are cor rect To avoid tangled threads on the underside of the fabric it is important to start and end seams Carefully e Raise the take up lever to its highest posi tion by turning the hand wheel toward you or pressing lightly on the speed controller Rais
36. h 6121 Straight Stitch NEEDLE Style Size Style 2045 Size 11 or 14 only Style 2020 Size 11 or 14 Style 2020 Size 9 or 11 To suit fabric backing Style 2020 Size 14 for foam backing Style 2045 Size 14 for knit backing Style 2020 Size 11 16 tThe Even Feed Foot described on page 55 is designed to aid in sewing this fabric MACHINE ACCESSORIES Straight Stitch Foot and Straight Stitch Plate for straight stitching Zig Zag Foot and Zig Zag Plate for zig zag stitching Zig Zag Foot or Even Feed Foott Zig Zag Plate Straight Stitch Foot Straight Stitch Plate Zipper Foot Straight Stitch Plate Zig Zag Foot or Even Feed Foott Zig Zag Plate Zig Zag Foot or Even Feed Foott Zig Zag Plate 41 As Dial Is Turned Stitches Close Up wo Tension Dial Incorrect AN gt a Correct is Adjusting Thread Tension 42 decorative touches SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching a series of closely spaced zig zag stitches that form a smooth satin like surface is useful for both practical and decorative work The plain zig zag stitch for example is suitable for appliqu when closed up to form a satin stitch Other built in Fashion Stitch patterns as illustrated on page 18 can be sewn at satin stitch length When you wish to produce a satin stitch make a test sample first so that you can adjust the stitch length and thread tension properly
37. hout caus B AN Tension Dial ing the fabric to pucker ey o 9 If the stitches are not flat and the fabric is MAY 7234461 puckered lower the needle thread tension by CR up turning the tension dial to a lower number Ee Bi a a e a EERO For tension adjustment of Fashion Stitch pat mi terns at satin stitch length turn to page 42 a ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH For Fashion Stitch Patterns Too Tight Any stitch length setting from 6 to 20 will give you an open zig zag stitch of the pattern you select The lower the number the more open or farther apart your stitches will be The Correct symbol on the dial above 20 designates the FINE stitch area and is used for adjusting satin Needle thread Tension stitching see page 42 for specific instruc tions For Flexi Stitch Patterns When you use a Flexi Stitch pattern set the stitch length dial in the 6 to 8 area indicated by the yellow band The higher the number the shorter your stitches will be Dial numbers in this case do not represent length of stitches per inch Stitching cannot be reversed when using a Flexi Stitch pattern adfusting stitch balance when using Flexi Stitch patterns When using a Flexi Stitch pattern you may need to adjust the stitch balance dial to cor rect the appearance of the stitch Before you move the stitch balance dial from its neutral position make a test sample If ad justment is required stitch slowly and move the sti
38. htly padded fabrics It is excellent for the placement of straight stitching in block floral or scroll designs This short open foot permits following curved lines with ease and accuracy Gathering Foot No 161169 The gathering foot can be used for evenly spaced shirring as well as for a single line of gathering This foot is used for straight stitch ing only Finger Guard No 161681 The finger guard provides extra safety by pro tecting fingers from the needle It is ideal for the student new sewer or the blind person 55 your personal measurements This chart will enable you to keep a record of your measurements You will need the assistance of someone to help you to take the measurements carefully with an accurate tape measure The illustrations show where tape measure should be placed when taking each measurement As a starting point use a ribbon firmly but comfortably tied at the waist before taking measurements inches cm Bust Fullest part slightly higher in back Waist Around natural waistline ee een eee eee o O O See inches cm below natural waistline fullest part 2 Shoulder From base of neck totopofarm ee en eee o OO Front Bodice Width From arm hole to arm hole 5 inches 13cm down from center shoulder ccc ec rl Back Bodice Width From arm hole to arm hole 4 inches 10cm down from center shoulder 00 c cee eee ee
39. ide available for separate purchase at your local Singer Sewing Center Two thread Topstitching Bold well defined topstitching is produced by using two strands of regular thread in the nee dle instead of a single strand Ideal for sum mer Knits linens cottons denims and vinyls two thread topstitching is economical and particularly appropriate for use when a non lustrous washable finish is required e Select a size 16 Style 2020 needle for woven fabric and use a size 14 Style 2045 Yellow Band needle for Knits e Set the machine for straight stitching e Clip detachable spool pin to thread guidepost by pushing open end of detacha ble spool pin around guidepost e Using the two threads thread the machine in the regular way for single needle stitch ing For best results use size 50 mercerized cotton thread or cotton wrapped polyester thread e Pass threads together into tension discs and threading points above the needle e Cut thread ends diagonally and draw both through the eye of the needle using the nee dle threader e Make a stitching test to determine the best stitch length and needle thread tension A long stitch 6 to 10 per inch is usually best e Sew at moderate speed Topstitching with Leaf Stitch Two thread Topstitching 45 keeping up appearances DARNING Worn or torn spots on children s clothes knits and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with little prac
40. in at hand for replacement NOTE When inserting a previously wound bobbin follow the instructions on page 11 4 Close slide plate and raise bobbin thread 5 Cut thread about four inches from needle and unthread the needle 6 Remove the single needle and insert the twin needle threading the needle 1 Pass thread through right eye of needle 2 Place spool of thread on detachable spool pin and thread machine as for one needle stitching except e Pass thread on left side of tension disc e Thread through remaining points making certain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through left eye of needle ek To produce patterns at right use settings discs and accessories shown below tSew this stitch with a paper backing Stitch Pattern Stitch Width TT Needle Position Stitch Length Presser Foot Plate Speed Setting twin needle stitch chart 2 5 2 5 lt i amp gt a E eck wee e EI EZ gt 6 m on lt gt P wm em gf LLE 12 Zig Zag Zig Zag MIN FINE Special Purpose Zig Zag MIN FINE Special Purpose Zig Zag MIN 6 yellow Special Purpose Zig Zag MIN tt CAUTION Do not use a stitch width greater than 2 5 when sewing with twin needle A wider stitch will result in needle breakage PA NN A A A A 2 5 10 20 Special Purpose Zig Zag 2 5 6 yellow
41. inforce the ends of your seam GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC Most stretch and knit fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot when you use one of the stretch stitches Simply let the machine move the fabric to make stitches that give s t r e t c h to seams Some fabrics however require support while being stitched e For nylon tricot and similar synthetic knits apply gentle tension by holding seam in front and back of the presser foot CAUTION Do not pull the fabric while you are Stitching as this may deflect the needle caus ing it to break ADJUSTING PRESSURE WHEN SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC Some knit and stretch fabrics because of their structure require either more or less than normal NORM presser bar pressure to feed smoothly and evenly e For thick soft or very stretchy knits de crease pressure by turning dial from NORM normal toward DARN e For nylon tricot cir and similar hard sur face synthetic knits increase pressure by turning dial from NORM normal toward MAX maximum Iy a RE Are Made NG pin stat a Hold Thread Ends Until a Few Stitches Z e CT bano Nd ona pa 4 aaa ren Goal Applying Gentile Tension to Tricot For Thick Soft Stretchy Knits For Nylon Tricot Cir Pressure Settings for Sewing Knits 35 Straight Stretch Stitching Straight Stretch Stitching with Zig Zag Foot 36 Oe E y Sy STRAIGH
42. ke a single dart To hasten separation of starting thread end from the winding bobbin pull thread end gently after winding has started 3 Close slide plate and position the needle in the very edge of the fold at the point of basted or pinned dart Lower presser foot 4 Stitch carefully from the point to the wide end of the dart at the seam edge Remove excess thread from bobbin and re wind for each dart Regular Darts Starting to Stitch Continuous thread Dart WU e rm ye ee a ah ER rei vm PO UD O A US PO Oe et ed E 8 Continuous thread Dart 33 sewing knit and stretch fabric When you sew stretch fabrics double knits See table below Remember to use a ball point tricot jersey and elastic choose one of the Yellow Band needle in the machine when you stitch patterns that build stretch into the attach elastic or sew knit or stretch fabric seam A wide variety of stitches are available STRETCH STITCH CHART Pattern Where to Use Straight Stretch Stitcht Plain seams that s t r e t c h Sleeve and geg gusset insertion Swimsuit construc Built in Feather 2 or Honeycomb 8 tion Crotch seams Repairing and rein Stitch Width AY forcing seams Overedge seams that stretch Crotch Overedge Stretch Stitcht seams Waistband and seam finishes in shorts and slacks Ski suit snow suit and swimsuit construction AA ea so Attaching elastic and stretch lace lt gt Honeycomb Stit
43. late open RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Set stitch width dial at ZX 1 Move bobbin latch to right sewing posi tion Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so the needle enters plate 2 Continue turning hand wheel and holding needle thread until needle rises Tighten your hold on the needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop 3 Open the loop with your fingers draw nee die and bobbin threads under the presser foot and place them diagonally to right or left Then close the slide plate Raising the Bobbin Thread Replacing a Wound Bobbin Insert Bobbin Flat Spring Draw Thread Under Flat Spring Around to Point 2 11 3 TIPS ON STRAIGHT STITCHING adjusting machine to your fabric 12 Straight Stitch Settings Pattern 0 Pattern Selector Selector Dial 2 Release J Lever Stitch Panel Pointer N kai E f TA By Lee A Labo PEN uge Width Pana NT Needle Dial S Position a Ring ar EET III SEDO Aa a MENA Pressure Dial SETTING CONTROLS 1 Set pattern selector release lever by turn ing it clockwise until it locks in place If lever fails to lock turn hand wheel slightly and reset lever NOTE Do not attempt to turn pattern selector release lever after it is locked in place It repositions itself when you start the machine or turn the hand wheel 2 Turn pattern selector dial until sti
44. merean eegter teen eS Let prosa Sia o a eng Wong oan op Za TO H AGA Po PANA d aaa dire e E Na AG Naan aca po A orea taarna A e erre peer ai Wo CREATIVE TOUCH fashion Machine 1036 DELUXE FREE ARM STRETCH STITCH SEWING MACHINE enjoy carefree sewing CONGRATULATIONS You are about to discover the pleasure of sewing with your new Creative Touch sewing machine by SINGER We know you are eager to get started on a sewing pro ject but we urge you to become familiar with this book before you begin It is designed to help you get the benefit of all the capabilities of your machine We recommend that you keep the following points in mind d choose the correct needle and thread for your fabric if either is the wrong size or type you may encounter broken or knotted thread or faulty stitch ing The Fabric Thread and Needle Table on page 7 will help you make a perfect choice don t sew with a bent or biunt needle If the needle is damaged or im properly inserted in the machine it can cause skipped stitches See page 6 for instructions do follow the instructions on page 8 for threading the machine don t forget to place the thread properly when you insert a wound bobbin Page 11 tells you how to do this do become familiar with the instructions for regulating stitch length pages 13 and 20 presser foot pressure page 12 and thread tension pages 13 and 20 don t
45. n ou awe eee en Aka es 40 D coralive Ren dk AA aaa eo te eee ee oes eee I eee es 42 Keeping Up Appearance 0 ccc eee eee eee nee teen eee eee nrnna 46 8 Free Arm Sewing e Ae NEEN SS i eh ad week ed ewe Maw hah BA 48 9 Caring for Your Sewing Machine 2 Cleaning the Machine cierra DAGA PAGG dada o DRA ADA bees 52 Changing the Light BUID EE 53 PeriormanCe Checklist EECHER 54 DOL SOWING IOS aaah e ween ee Soiree ena KA a Meek GA PD aaa oem 00 Your Personal Measurements ooooor ee eee eee eee teen been eenes 56 Toi NO EAN A N E EE AA KA a SANG A IO NN 58 D D AAA SS Ts INIHIYW NOA MON OL SNILLAD 1 principal parts and what they do 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Console Cover protects against dust is hinged for easy access to controls Stitch balance Dial adjusts balance of Flexi Stitch patterns and buttonholes Pattern selector Release Lever unlocks the pattern selecter Pattern Selector controls pointer on stitch panel Stitch width Dial controls zig zag stitch width Needle position Ring places needle in either L left A center or right stitching position Stitch Pattern Panel pictures stitches and allows for quick selection Take up Lever controls flow of needle thread Pressure Dial regulates presser foot pressure on fabric Rear Thread Guide holds needl
46. n the free arm surface is used Cuffs slip around the sewing surface without being pulled out of shape so you can see and han dle the stitching area easily 48 SLEEVES Free arm sewing takes the difficulty out of stitching a sleeve The armhole rotates smoothly under the needle so that you can place stitching accurately The extra control afforded by the free arm is especially helpful for topstitching flat fell seams Badges emblems and insignia of all sizes and shapes can be attached to shirts and uniforms by slipping sleeve or hard to reach area over the sewing surface 49 EDGE FINISHES aw iman The free arm surface makes it easy to finish sleeves pant legs and waistlines These circular garment areas rotate smoothly around the sewing surface giving you full visibility and control as you blindstitch hems attach elastic or topstitch cuffs 50 DARNING AND MENDING Knees elbows and other areas of wear in children s clothes sweaters jackets and shorts become readily accessible for darning mending or patching when the free arm surface is used The sewing surface fits inside the enclosed sleeve and leg areas making it unnecessary to open seams or roll the garment For darning follow the instructions on page 46 and refer to page 47 for mending information BAR TACKS Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain and can be applied to ready made garments as well as to those sewn at home Use the free arm surface t
47. ned for machine use e Stitch Plain Zig Zag F or Straight Stitch e Stitch Width 2 through 5 or A Straight Stitch e Needle Position AX e Speed In MIN range e Feed Cover Plate See page 4 for attaching e No Presser Foot or Shank 1 Attach feed cover plate 2 Trace or transfer design outline to right side of fabric and center in embroidery hoop Make sure fabric is taut 3 Raise presser foot lifter to its high position place hoop under needle and lower presser bar to engage thread tension 4 Hold needle thread loosely with left hand turn hand wheel over and draw bobbin thread up through fabric 5 Lower needle into fabric hold thread ends and start stitching After two or three stitches cut thread ends 6 Run machine at an even rate of speed following or filling in design outline as ap propriate Move hoop rapidly to increase stitch length and change the direction of hoop movement To shade change Zig zag stitch width from wide to narrow TOPSTITCHING A practical simple way to accent the lines of a dress or coat is to place one or more rows of stitching along collars lapels facing edges hems pockets seams etc For a tailored look use lines of regular straight stitching sew them with buttonhole twist or double strands of regular thread for added emphasis For decorative interest use a zig zag stitch To keep stitching at an even dis tance from the fabric edge use the seam gu
48. ng Laya d st Lu CONTENTS Page 1 Getting to Know Your Machine 0 cc eee eee eee eee e eee nee a 5i Principal Parts and What They Do x 2 ACCCSSOMNGS Ha ease e WA Oe RAEI A NG OM EE Lee 5 2 2 Getting Ready to Sew 2 nce eeaeee arraren 2 35 Needles Set ried Here Ge eek Case erh tees AP 6 Choosing Needle and Thread T Threading the Mahina cases Daanan iaa 8 Changing the BODDI paaa ANAKAN A AG one ka ues 10 3 Tips on Straight Stitching oooocoococcccorncr rr a he Adjusting Machine to Your Fabric 2a cole cae ek A Seale Aaa eh eae Ka E SEWING a SLAM a BS ka a Gad wees A owen ha Oe ewes eee 14 4 All About Zig Zag Stitching e a We ew A EE Ee ee Renewals ous 18 HOW Stitches are Produced bcd cot nk ote bon eames Stee ANG EE 18 Adjusting Stitch Balance When Using Flexi Stitch Patterns o ooooooooommomm o 21 5 Twin Needle Stitching Bug ge NAGO theca ARN Na RN FAS Ga ARA a es 22 EEGEN arco ane Ca el CA Sees IN AEA 22 Threading the Needle aaa geg Dapa kaaa NEES 22 iEWin Needle Stitch Chakl ENEE 23 6 Buttons and Buttonholes 22 22 ccc eee eee o 24 BUONG aa maa kd ser AA Wace oe lees ao kama ee re uc POON 24 Be AA ANA 25 7 Sewing the Professional Way 31 COMSITUCTION DOT Siri Bards Na Ja a wat eae i arate aio a 31 Sewina Kaiband Stiretcn FabDRC cad rs Ce eee GU PA TAO NANA Sew AD 34 Handling Special EADS Xa viens te kee da ee
49. ngth refer to page 29 7 SEWING THE PROFESSIONAL WAY construction details ZIPPERS At the notions counter in your Singer Sewing Center you Will find many different kinds of zippers one of which will be just right for whatever you wish to sew How the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of garment and the location of the zipper The zipper package will contain easy to follow instruc tions And if you use the zipper foot you will find it easy to form an even line of stitching close to the zipper e Stitch Straight 1 e Stitch Width ZA e Needle Position A e Stitch Length 10 to 15 e Straight Stitch Plate e Zipper Foot ADJUSTING THE ZIPPER FOOT When the zipper is to the right of the needle e Attach right side of zipper foot to shank needle will enter right notch in foot When the zipper is to the left of the needle e Attach left side of zipper foot to shank nee dle will enter left notch in foot CORDED SEAMS The corded seam is a professional treatment for slipcovers children s clothes blouses and lingerie To make a corded seam make the welting first or buy it ready made at a no tions counter then stitch it into the seam For both steps use the zipper foot to place the stitching close to the cord CAUTION Use the pattern selector to select Straight stitch before attaching zipper foot to the machine This eliminates the possibility of needle breakage Zipper Foot to
50. nserted in needle clamp e Presser foot shank is securely fastened to presser bar e Fabric being guided or supported behind the needle is not being pulled too hard e Machine is set for straight stitching when you use straight stitch foot Enjoy Sewing If you have any questions please write to The Singer Company Consumer Affairs Department 321 First Street Elizabeth N J 07207 10 SEWING AIDS special accessories for special fobs Sewing Aids have been designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine and enable you to give your sewing that extra pro fessional touch The ones described below are just a few of the complete selection available at your local Singer Sewing Center Hemmer Foot No 171145 Narrow hems can be turned and stitched in a single operation if you use the hemmer foot Thus you can eliminate basting or pinning whenever you are making ruffle edges lingerie finishes and the like Even Feed Foot No 506415 The Even Feed Foot is effective in keeping fabric piles even and in matching plaids stripes and patterns It is an invaluable aid for sewing hard to feed vinyl and fake fur pile stretch bonded and laminated fabrics Ideal for topstitching Ruffler No 161561 This accessory offers a simple effective way to make gathered and pleated ruffles The ruffler is used for straight stitching only Quilting Foot No 160691 The quilting foot is especially well adapted to stitching lig
51. o avoid fabric bulk around the needle when you apply this detail to pockets plackets and waistlines 51 9 CARING FOR YOUR SEWING MACHINE cleaning the machine CAUTION Before cleaning your machine dis connect power line plug from electrical supply Your machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few moments to clean it How often you will need to clean the machine will depend on how often you use it Remove lint or fluff from exposed parts With a soft cloth or lint brush clean e Tension discs presser bar and needle bar e Take up lever and thread guides e Machine surface If necessary dampen the cloth and use a mild soap e LI 1 NG d 4 1 SH E H 4 LI 5 Mm H NG sy x as Wi ta Thread Retainer Spring Clean 52 kA pay a pag a AE o OY NG gt N EN N lt a Wu CS H k ae gt With a fine cord or multiple strands of thread clean e Thread retainer spring Open slide plate remove bobbin see page 10 and remove plate as instructed on page 4 With the lint brush clean e rea around feed e rea in and around the bobbin case With the lint brush or soft cloth clean e Bobbin window If necessary tilt machine back slightly to clean underside of window Your machine requires no oiling under normal conditions Your SINGER representative or Approved Dealer will examine the perma nently lubricated parts whenever your sewing machine requires se
52. o the machine socket e Connect the power line plug to your electri cal outlet OPERATING MACHINE To turn on the machine and sewing light and set speed range set the power and light switch in the selected range e The MIN setting A switch pressed in half way allows for maximum control Use this setting for special jobs where intricate con struction details require close control The speed range this setting provides is ap propriate for almost all of your sewing needs e The MAX setting B switch pressed in all the way allows for full speed capacity of the machine It is best for long straight seams and easy to handle fabrics To run the machine press the foot or knee speed controller The harder you press the faster the machine will sew within the selected speed range The lighter you press the slower the machine will sew within the selected speed range CAUTION Switch off the power and light switch when changing needles feet or needle plates or when leaving the machine unattended This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller naga E AEE Paa S Machine Socket Power ea Line SL Plug Machine Plug Speed Controller Connecting and Operating Machine Style 2020 Style 2025 Regular Needle Twin Needle Style 2045 Ball Point Yellow Band Needle Needle Bar gt Needle clamp Screw Changing the Needle
53. over a filler cord Embroidery or crochet threads make good filler cords but double strands of sewing thread or a sew off chain of needle and bobbin thread may also be used Inserting Cord in One step Buttonhole Foot e Raise foot Hold filler cord in both hands and insert it between foot and underplate from left side the side opposite underplate tab Insert one end of the filler cord in the right notch in front of foot Lead cord back under foot and loop it up and over the cord spur from right to left e Bring cord forward between foot and under plate and secure end in left notch Procedure e Insert cord in buttonhole foot as shown and sew buttonhole in the usual way see page 27 for one step buttonholes e When stitching is completed release cord from foot and remove work by drawing it to the back of the machine e Draw the loop of filler cord into the but tonhole stitching by holding fabric at the starting end of the buttonhole with one hand and pulling ends of filler cord firmly with the other e Trim ends of filler cord Cut button opening CUTTING BUTTON OPENING Before cutting button opening place a pin across the cutting space at each end of the buttonhole to protect the bar tacks Using a pair of small scissors insert blade in center of cutting space and cut from this point in both directions Slip button through opening of test buttonhole to check length For informa tion on adjusting buttonhole le
54. ower the foot and stitch so that the straight stitches fall on the hem edge and sideward stitches pierce the soft fold While stitching guide hem edge in a straight line and feed soft fold evenly against wall of hem guide Raise take up lever to its highest position Raise presser foot and remove work by drawing it to the back DARTS Darts can be made in the usual way on your sewing machine That is you begin stitching at the wide end of the dart stitch to the point and then fasten the two thread ends However thanks to the push button bobbin you can avoid the problem of fastening the thread ends by making a continuous thread dart and stitching in the opposite direction This method is particularly useful for darts in sheer fabrics where transparency requires a neat clean finish It is also useful for darts made on the right side of a garment as a style detail Regular Darts e Stitch Straight 1 e Stitch Width N e Needle Position AY e Stitch Length About 12 or to suit fabric e Straight stitch Plate e Straight stitch Foot 1 Stitch from the seam edge tapering grad ually to the point 2 Stitch beyond the fabric to form a thread chain to 34 inch long 3 Clip thread ends about 2 inches from dart point and tie the ends into a single knot close to the stitching Continuous thread Darts 1 Set the machine as for regular darts 2 Wind an empty bobbin with a small amount of thread to ma
55. read cutter at rear of presser bar Ending a Seam Stitching a Curved Seam Cutting Threads L 4 ALL ABOUT ZIG ZAG STITCHING how stitches are produced All stitches are produced by discs Fashion Stitch discs control the side to side move ment of the needle Flexi Stitch discs control both the side to side movement of the needle and the back and forth movement of the feed Your sewing machine has eleven built in discs These discs can produce five Fashion Stitch patterns white and five Flexi Stitch patterns yellow and a straight stitch In addition to the obviously decorative uses of the stitch patterns some serve very practical purposes In the section called Sewing the Professional Way beginning on page 31 you will find instructions for both decorative and practical uses of these patterns built in stitches The eleven discs built into your sewing machine produce the stitches illustrated Y 0 b6 L ZZ 46 hb 4b 4 ZZ Gb b Sf bh hb 4 ASIA NZS NZ NZ NS NZ NZ NZ NZ YE NZ NZ NN NZ NZS CNNNNNNNN NNN NNN NNN AAAADARAAAAAALALARNAAN NXEINININ IN IN IN ON IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN NIN IN NL Aw Www Www wl Www www ww ww WM WW wi Ci CN Le CN om CN e CN on EN CN O a IC y Aid Ze We Y An d a fam 7 Y AAAAAAAAAAAAAA 18 Lace Stitch A decorative pattern for single needle work Plain Zig Zag Stitch Used for general pur pose stretch sewing buttonholes attaching buttons
56. rvicing l ng mmm Kai changing the light bulb CAUTION Before changing light bulb make sure you have disconnected power line plug from electrical outlet When changing to a new bulb be sure to use a 15 watt bayonet base bulb only REMOVING BULB Using thumb and forefinger of right hand pull down on tab located under light lens to lower the light bracket Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb Press bulb up into the socket and at the same time turn it over in the direction shown to unlock bulb pin REPLACING BULB Press new bulb into socket with bulb pin en tering slot of socket and turn It over in direc tion shown to lock bulb in position Push entire assembly up until it snaps in position Light Lens Tab H Bulb Pin Locking Bulb 53 54 performance checklist Should you encounter a sewing problem review the sewing operation you are per forming If the problem persists the following hints should help you correct it if the machine does not start make sure e Machineis connected to electrical supply e Power and light switch is on e Bobbin has not been wound too full Do not wind beyond outer ring on bobbin If too full remove excess thread if the needle bar moves but the stitch is not formed make sure e Needle is straight e Needle size and style are correct for the thread you are using e Machine and needle are correctly threaded e Bobbin con
57. stitch FAGOTING e Stitch Featherstitch 4 e Stitch Width 5 e Needle Position AN e Stitch Length 6 to8 in yellow area e Speed MIN e Zig Zag Plate e Zig Zag Foot The art of joining two pieces of fabric with an open lacy decorative stitch is called fagoting You can create this attractive trimming with the featherstitch Use it for decorative stretch seams in bathing suits or for joining together narrow strips of fabric to make an entire gar ment section e Turn under and hem by hand slipstitching the raw edges of the fabric strips or seams to be joined Press flat or you may zig zag raw edges e Baste two fabric edges to be joined onto tissue paper leaving approximately 1 8 inch 3mm gap between the two edges Stitch guiding two fabric edges under the center of presser foot Allow the needle to alternately make a stitch in each fabric strip and two stitches in the center of the open ing The tissue paper should be gently pulled away when fagoting is completed Patchwork Quilting e Cut a fabric underlay to size Baste a light layer of padding to underlay if a quilted effect is desired e Prepare patches turning under 1 4 inch 6mm seam allowance On non woven fabric this step is not necessary e Baste patches to underlay in arrangement desired butting all edges e Stitch in lengthwise and crosswise rows allowing stitches to straddle patches Fagoting a Seam Patchwork Quilting
58. t Stitch or 14 Straight shirting moderate speed Stitch Plate tThe Even Feed Foot described on page 55 is designed to aid in sewing this fabric 40 FABRIC FINE KNITS tricot jersey BLANKET BINDING satin face SOFT SHEER chiffon voile China silk BEADED and SEQUINED FABRIC BONDED OR LAMINATED FABRIC NAPPED FABRIC cashmere mohair camel hair FABRIC HANDLING TABLE SPECIAL HANDLING Use narrow overedged double stitched or French whipped seams Hold thread ends securely for a few stitches at start of seam Support seams while stitching See page 35 Increase presser foot pressure Hand baste binding to blanket pin marks show Miter corners Use French seams double stitched or French whipped seams Hold ends of needle and bobbin thread when you begin to stitch Support fabric while stitching See page 15 Remove beads from seam allowance Baste seam line Stitch with zipper foot to right of needle Use welt flat felled or double topstitched seams Slash darts grade seams and reinforce button and buttonhole areas Cut with nap running down Sew in direction of nap Topstitch to hold seams and edges flat STITCH Length Type l 8 12 1 Straight Stitch 6 10 1 Straight Stitch 6 12 E Zig Zag Stitch or Decorative Stitch i 12 15 1 Straight Stitch To suit fabric backing l 6 8 1 Straight Stitc
59. tains thread e Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends e You are using a ball point Yellow Band needle to sew knit or stretch fabrics If fabric puckers make sure e Needle thread tension is not too tight e Presser foot pressure is correctly set If fabric does not move make sure e Presser foot is down and pressure dial is adjusted for the weight and texture of your fabric e Stitch length dial is correctly set e All lint is removed from around the feed e Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached If stitching is irregular or needle thread breaks make sure e Machine is Correctly threaded e Thread is even and free of knots e Needle is straight and correct size for thread and fabric e Spool holder is pressed firmly against thread spool and thread unwinds smoothly from spool e Needle thread tension is not too tight e Presser foot is raised for bobbin winding e Bobbin case is correctly threaded when inserting a previously wound bobbin e Threads are correctly placed under presser foot when you start to sew e Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends e Bobbin is not damaged To prevent needle breakage make sure e Twin needle does not strike plate during stitching stitch width should not ex ceed 2 5 e Needle is not bent or burred is the cor rect style for your machine model and is the proper size for the thread you are using i e Needle is fully i
60. taneously Hand Wheel controls movement of take up lever and needle Friction free Spool Holder with horizon tal pin holds spools of various sizes accessories The accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily 1 Transparent Bobbins No 181551 2 Needles e Style 2020 for all purpose sewing e Style 2045 for sewing knits stretch fabrics and elastic e Style 2025t for twin needle decorative stitching 3 Zig Zag Foot and Zig Zag Plate on your machine when delivered Use them for alternating between straight and zig zag stitching as well as utility zig zag Sewing They can also be used for straight stitch ing firm fabrics Numbers on plate indi cate distance from needle in eighths of an inch from center needle position 4 Straight stitch Foot and Straight stitch Plate Use these when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control Numbers on plate indicate distance from needle in eighths of an inch These accessories recommended for all straight stitch sewing are especially helpful for edge stitching and collar pointing or for stitching delicate or spongy fabrics 5 Special purpose Foot Use this for all kinds of decorative stitching 6 Button Foot holds most flat buttons securely for fastening 7 One Step Buttonhole Foot allows you to stitch a complete buttonhole up to 1 1 2 inches in a single step It determines th
61. tch balance dial as you sew r f eebe E 5 N y 3 Les Iech Ey EA NAN ws i 5 me BV PNP N NYA 1 F i RI r N ALA E age BS Je Se 4 3 fe AA a a SB RH L ei A H 1 i H S Na H i ba s7 i kag 3 E i H 4 T Z t3 i yA mf H 4 S i g ect H 5 4 A Seg TNS sa Aa i d D 7 A 5 seit DR j i 4 H Bi r Ven jar i dk a FAENAS E AA Eege IS NG Aedh Dax Li GT tg nala Ca O HA NA dr Bk rors a SEPEREN A SEH Ed d Si si o N z F H f i E gt S E mara PEPE Aer j H 3 Stitch Balance Dial Incorrect Correct Incorrect L E eg EE Turn the dial slowly to left ww symbol to Turn the dial slowly to right mm symbol to bring forward and reverse stitches of the separate forward and reverse stitches of the pattern together pattern 21 5 TWIN NEEDLE STITCHING By using a twin needle you can produce simultaneously two parallel closely spaced lines of straight or zig zag stitching Effective for decoration twin needle stitching is not recommended for seams or for use on Knits Soft fabrics should be sewn with a paper or fabric backing preparation d 2 22 Clip detachable spool pin to guide post as shown Thread machine as instructed on page 8 making certain thread passes on right side of tension disc Wind bobbin with enough thread to com plete stitching Since a bobbin cannot be filled after a twin needle is inserted it is wise to keep an extra wound bobb
62. tch panel pointer is above i setting 3 Turn stitch width dial to A and turn needle position ring to AK center 4 Attach straight stitch foot and straight stitch plate see page 4 NOTE When alternating between straight and zig zag stitching use the zig zag foot and zig zag plate and set pattern selector on zig zag setting REGULATING PRESSURE The pressure dial regulates the pressure that the presser foot exerts on the fabric The NORM normal setting can be used for sew ing a wide variety of fabrics of different weight and texture Intermediate settings above and below NORM are also provided Generally lighter than normal pressure is best for heavy or dense fabrics See page 35 for adjusting pressure when sewing Knits Lower the presser foot before setting pressure e To increase pressure turn dial from NORM toward MAX e To decrease pressure turn dial from NORM toward DARN e For darning set dial on DARN REGULATING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION The tension dial regulates the degree of ten sion on your needle thread and lets you select just the right setting for your stitch thread and fabric The numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork in duplicating settings Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams To find the correct tension setting make a test on a sample of your fabric If the fabric puckers or the bobbin thread is pulled to the fabric sur face decr
63. tice You may choose to darn either with or without an embroidery hoop When greater control is needed use an embroidery hoop designed for machine use Without Embroidery Hoop e Stitch Straight e Stitch Width ZA e Needle Position AX e Stitch Length 10to15 e Pressure DARN e Zig Zag Plate e Zig Zag Foot 1 If area to be darned is open baste an un derlay in place Set machine according to code 2 Place area to be darned under presser foot lower presser foot and start stitching alternately drawing fabric toward you and pulling it gently away from you 3 Continue this forward and backward mo tion as you fill the area with parallel lines of stitching For additional strength cover area with crosswise lines of stitching Darning without Embroidery Hoop With Embroidery Hoopt e Stitch Straight e Stitch Width ZA e Needle Position AX e Stitch Length In FINE area e Feed Cover Plate See page 4 for attaching e No Presser Foot or Presser Foot Shank 1 Attach feed cover plate see page 4 2 Trim ragged edges from area to be darned and center worn section in embroidery hoop designed for machine use 3 Position work under needle and ower the presser bar to engage tension 4 Hold needle thread loosely with left hand turn hand wheel over and draw bobbin thread up through fabric Hold both thread ends and lower needle into fabric 5 Outline area to be darned with running s
64. titches for reinforcement 6 Stitch across opening moving hoop back and forth under needle Keep lines of stitching closely spaced and even in length 7 When opening is filled cover area with crosswise lines of stitching Darning with Embroidery Hoop tFor best results Flip amp Sew panel should be up when darning with embroidery hoop 46 MENDING Many stitch patterns are just as useful for mending as they are for creative sewing The multi stitch zig zag forms a firm flexible bond that is ideal for repairing tears and replacing elastic The straight stretch stitch provides for the repair and reinforcement of pressed open seams Bar tacks to reinforce points of strain are made with the plain zig zag stitch or the arrowhead stitch Mending a Tear e Stitch Multi Stitch Zig Zag e Stitch Width 3 to 5 e Needle Position AN e Stitch Length 20 e Zig Zag Plate e Zig Zag Foot 1 Trim ragged edges 2 Place underlay on the wrong side of torn area for reinforcement Do not baste or pin the underlay since you will be bringing the edges of the tear together in the next step 3 Stitch on the right side bringing the edges of the tear together 4 Shorten stitch length at ends and corners to give extra strength 5 Trim underlay Tear Mended with Multi Stitch Zig Zag REPLACING LINGERIE ELASTIC When replacing waistline elastic in lingerie use the same settings and accessories as for mendin
65. urning Square Corners 16 Tension Adjustments 13 20 TOPSUICHIAO id as 51 Twin Needle Stitching 22 Zig Zag Stitching oo ooo o o 18 ENDOCKS AA Geek gie 31 Form 21741 Rev 580 Part No 381425 Dear Customer We recommend that for future reference you record the serial number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided Refer to illustration at right for location of serial number on Serial No your machine Serial No et Enjoy Sewing If you have any questions please write to The Singer Company Consumer Affairs Department 321 First Street Elizabeth N J 07207 A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY Printed in U S A Make Your Sewing Easter Faster and Professional Looking nyse AR AICA TRA ANNA PA d sen A ig KN king EK KA PLUTO kon we y Ge zech Sabse Ra hanns EI bb Kapisanan na Gya pes ka y TA AA e Ch GN KA e RUFFLES Ken A SEN deg Kerg a NN ee eh A Kuna maya Garg ph A AAA ARANA A ch RNE ANYA AK ere ARAMA WANG A NAA na ang PAA KA MA LSG DAAN AGA Cd Wax NGO ON a a AAA nya y EE BANGA AA doa fin Wi e Zeche lee Ge SO H o L y x GE Ste Kee dE Ni apad pakain ag PAPAYA EE KEN Rea teil Get wa AA at NG GN PAGAN a a Manasa eege Pat
66. uttonholing and left AL for button sewing or 1 setting can be used for placing narrow zig zag stitching to the left or right of center in decorative work To set needle position turn ring until desired setting is aligned with indicator line on ring Pattern Selector AAA eene AA REENEN ENEE OLE ang PG PG E aa YA GA APNE AG MMA AT POT BG A WOODII ANG SAL AGAPAPANAAIPANAD Pattern Selector Release Lever hs lt gt A lt Setting Pattern Selector se pa aie Le LZ i i Se en La i st i a qa a Pc Un i ve brgy i lt a j a A P t mag h E be S E3 E mE MES Se t H H E Stee i SI beet i N Left Center Right Adjusting Stitch Placement 19 ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH To produce a zig zag stitch turn the stitch width dial to any setting between 1 and 5 The higher the number the wider the stitch ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION Generally zig zag stitching at open stitch lengths requires the same needle thread ten sion as straight stitching Flexi Stitch patterns however may require more needle thread tension than Fashion Stitch patterns Make a Adjusting Width test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust the tension to suit the stitch you have chosen The stitches Z 3 d pA should lie flat against the fabric wit

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