5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Table of Contents 1. Getting To Know Your Machine Principal Parts Accessories Important Safety Instructions Zig-Zag Zag Stitch Blindstitch Ladder Seams Multi Stitch Zig-Zag "M" Stitch 2.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Congratulations * Simple stitch length dial and push button reverse stitching. As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made. * Snap on presser feet that are quickly removed and easily replaced. * One-way needle insertion that makes it impossible to insert the needle incorrectly.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 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 your machine. Serial No. Serial No. For European Territories: This Singer Sewing Machine was tested according to European norms and meets the requirements regarding electrical safety radio, interference and electromagnetic immunity. The conformity is documented with the mark.
, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 1 Getting to know your machine Principal parts 1. Hand wheel 2. Bobbin winder 3. Pattern selector lever (only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches) 4. Horizontal spool pin and holder 5. Needle position selector 6. Stitch width lever 7. Snap-in thread guide 8. Bobbin winder tension disc 9. Thread guide 10. Take up lever 11. Face plate 12. Needle thread tension dial 13. Thread guides 14. Snap on presser foot 15. Feed system 16. Needle plate 17. One-way needle clamp 18.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Accessories The following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of your machine. The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated part is reproduced on the part itself to help you select the correct attachment for the type of work you are doing. 1. Special purpose presser foot (J) is used for decorative and zig-zag sewing. (only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches) 2.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Accessories Continued... 8. Feed cover (F) is used to prevent the feed from moving the fabric when darning or free motion embroidery. 9. Transparent bobbins for easy viewing of thread supply 10. Blindstitch hem presser foot is used to position the hem for blindstitch hemming. (only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches) 11. Twin needle and spool pin are used to stitch two parallel rows of decorative stitching simultaneously.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine * Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator's Guide. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: * Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required. Read all instructions before using this machine.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued... * Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. * Never drop or insert any object into any opening. * Do not use outdoors. * Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. * Do not allow to be used as a toy.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 2 Getting ready to sew * Loosen needle clamp screw and remove needle. Operating the machine * With flat side of needle to the back, insert new needle up into clamp as far as it will go. Connecting the machine Push plug (1) into the receptacle (2) at the right end of the machine. Then connect plug (3) to your socket outlet. * Tighten needle clamp screw securely. For North America This appliance has a polarized (one blade wider than the other).
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Changing snap-on presser feet (B), (D), (J), (L) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already attached. You can easily change to any one of the other presser feet which snap onto a common shank by following the directions below. * To replace presser foot with shank, hook shank around the presser bar and tighten presser foot screw with the use of a coin. * Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine To replace the extension table, slide it to the right keeping it even with the free arm, until the tabs on the right lock into place. Changing the needle plate (A), (C) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. The Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C) may be purchased at your sewing center and can be attached as follows: * Raise needle and presser foot. * Open slide plate. * Lift up needle plate from right corner and slide out from under foot.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Fabric, thread and needle table The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. The fabrics can be of any fiber cotton, linen, silk. wool, synthetic, rayon, blends. they are listed as examples of weight.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Winding a bobbin * Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin. Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine and needle. * Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right * Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving. * Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run machine until desired amount of thread is wound.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Inserting a bobbin To insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below: * Raise presser foot * Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. * Open slide plate and remove empty bobbin. 1. Pull 4" (10cm) of thread from replacement bobbin and insert bobbin into case, as shown. 2. Holding bobbin in place, guide thread into notch (1) and then down the slot to the left and guide around into notch (2). 3.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Threading the machine To thread your machine correctly, follow the steps below: and with only one hand pass the thread under the guide and through the slot, as illustrated (4). * Raise take-up lever (6) to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. * Thread the tension discs by leading the thread down and around the tension (5). Hold the spool lightly and pull the thread up, lifting the spring and allowing the thread to slip into thread guard.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Raising the bobbin thread Once the needle has been threaded and the bobbin placed in the bobbin case, the bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the needle plate. 1. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand. * Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering needle into hole in plate. 2. Continue to do this until needle rises above needle plate. * Pull gently on needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop. 3.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 3 Straight stitching Stitch width selector Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until needle is at its highest point. Straight stitching can be performed with pattern selector in any position; stitch width lever must be set at only. Needle position selector Needle Position Selector positions the needle in left ( ) center ( ) or right ( ) needle positions.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Adjusting thread tension When an even amount of tension is exerted on both threads, a smooth even stitch, known as a balanced stitch, is produced. Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use and examine it.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Sewing a seam You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. Placing fabric under foot Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presser foot lifter (1) to its normal "Up" position (2), where it locks in place. When using bulky fabric, multiple fabric layers or an embroidery hoop, raise the lifter to the high rise position (3), thus increasing the space between the foot and the needle plate.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Starting a seam Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one of the seam guidelines on the throat plate. Lower the presser foot Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for reinforcement by pushing in the reverse button located in center of the stitch length dial. Hold button in until stitching reaches edge of fabric. Release push button for forward stitching.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Darning Worn or torn spots on children's clothes and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with lime practice. When greater control is needed, an embroidery hoop and a special darning and embroidery foot, which may be purchased at your SINGER dealer should be used.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Quilting Quilting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses of fabric together in a planned design. A padding is used to produce a soft, puffed effect. Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5 Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) * Mark the design or quilting lines with a tailors chalk or a washable marker on the right side of garment.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Inserting a zipper We recommend using the Zipper Foot to form an even line of stitching close to the zipper. Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5 Foot: Zipper (E) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) When the zipper teeth are to the left of the needle: * Slide the adjusting block, (1) which slides on the pin, across to the right. * Snap-on the foot to the left side of the pin.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines * To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, the stitch width selector is moved from its straight position to any of its other positions. The further you move the selector lever toward the right, the wider your stitch will be 4 Zigzag stitching Stitch pattern selector (only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches) Raise the needle to its highest position. * Set the stitch width selector to the straight position . (This allows the pattern selector to be moved easily).
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Adjusting stitch length Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an open zig-zag stitch. The higher the number, the more open, or further apart your stitches will be. The area between O and 1 on the dial is used for satin stitching a series of closely spaced plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth satin-like surface.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Zig-zag stitch The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming or for decorative sewing. Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Zig-zag Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5 Foot: General Purpose B) Needle Plate: General Purpose A) Seam finishing Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to fray. * Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. * Place edge of seam allowance under foot, as shown.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Satin stitching Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Zig-zag Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 0-2 Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch can be used for monograms, embroidery and applique work to produce a smooth satin-like finish. * Practice to get desired stitch appearance. Block monogramming * Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Blindstitching Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can be used on a variety of different weight fabrics. Blindstitching takes a little practice, however, so make a test sample first. Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Blindstitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 Foot: Special for blindstitch Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Prepare the hem by folding it and pressing it in the usual way.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Ladder seams A ladder seam, made with blindstitching is functional and decorative at the same time. Appropriate for stretch and knitted fabrics, it provides stretchable, decoratively constructed seams and edge finishes for collars, pockets and necklines in sportwear and swimwear.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Multi-stitch zig-zag Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. Recommended settings Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: l-2 Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Mending a tear * Trim ragged edges of tear. * Cut a lining for reinforcement. * Bring the edges of tear together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric. * Place tear, right side up, under foot.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Bar tacks Strong multi-stitch bar tacks are effective for tacking belt loops on heavy fabrics such as denim. Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 1-2 Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) * Mark start and finish lines of belt loop on fabric. * Place one end of belt loop, wrong side up, on beginning mark on fabric and straight stitch in place.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines "M" Stitch This stitch can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching. Elastic insertion Recommended Settings Stitch Selection: "M" Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 1-2 Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) * Fit elastic for snugness and allow 1 inch (25mm) for joining. Lap the two ends and stitch. * Divide elastic and garment into equal quarters.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Lace insertion Lace is inserted after fabric is cut, but before it is sewn together. Recommended Settings Stitch Selection "M" Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 1/2-2 Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) * Cut lace to desired size. * Position lace on right side of fabric and pin in place. * Place the work under the presser foot so that the stitches fall over the lace edges. as shown.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 5 Four-step buttonhole (only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches) Your machine makes buttonholes to any size you choose in only four, easy steps. * You never need to move the fabric or reposition the needle. * Always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. * Be sure bobbin contains enough thread. * When making buttonholes on hard-to-reach areas convert machine bed to free arm sewing. * Mark buttonhole position on fabric as indicated in pattern.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Step B * Raise needle out of fabric. * Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol (B) for the second step. * Make at least four stitches, ending at point (4). Step C * Raise needle out of fabric. * Turn buttonhole to the buttonhole symbol (C) for the third step. * Stitch up to point (5). Step D * Raise needle out of fabric. * Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol (D) for the fourth step. * Make at least four stitches, ending at point (6).
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Balancing the buttonhole On some kinds of fabrics, there may be a difference in the density of the stitches on the right or the left side of the buttonhole. This is easily adjusted by turning the balance knob (1) in the center of the stitch length dial to balance the density of the stitching. A very slight turn of the dial will produce a noticeable change.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 6 Free-arm sewing Fabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified and made easier when you use the free-arm sewing capability of your sewing machine. Sleeves * Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching, sleeves, finishing waistbands and trouser legs rotate smoothly under the needle, around the arm, allowing you to place your stitching accurately. Buttons * Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is easy win free-arm sewing.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 7 Twin needle sewing Twin needle sewing produces two parallel lines of closely-spaced decorative stitching. You can sew with either one or two thread colors. Your machine is not supplied with the twin needle or spool pin. These may be obtained from your local Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Overedged Seams Needle Position: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5 Foot: General.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine * Turn the machine off. * Insert the twin needle with the flat side of the shank toward the rear of the machine. * Thread the machine as you normally would for single needle stitching, and pass the thread through the left eye of the twin needle. * Insert a second spool pin into the hole on the top cover of the machine, as illustrated. * Thread the machine in the usual way.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine 8 Caring for your machine Removing and replacing bobbin case Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. * Raise presser foot and needle. * Open slide plate, remove bobbin and remove needle plate. To remove bobbin case * With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin case holder (1) to the rear as far as it will go. * Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slide it out from machine.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Changing the light bulb Caution: Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet and remove face plate which covers the light bulb. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb beforeoperating the machine. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting. * Loosen and remove screw (1) located on face plate.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Cleaning the machine Your machine is designed to give you many years of dependable service. To ensure this reliability, take a few minutes to keep the machine clean. The machine surfaces and covers can be cleaned when necessary, with a damp, soft cloth and a mild soap. Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts and, with a lint brush clean these parts: * Take-up lever and thread guides. * Presser and needle bars. * Bobbin case and needle plate areas.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Lubricating the machine How often you need to lubricate the machine depends on how often you use it and where you keep it. The following general guidelines assume that you will be sewing several times a week. But it you use your machine more frequently, lubricate it more often than the guidelines suggest. Approximately once a year, lubricate all moving connections as shown, to ensure freedom of movement and to protect metal parts from excessive wear.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Additional accessories Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your SINGER dealer. 1. Straight stitch presser foot (D) and needle plate (C) are used together when straight stitching lightweight fabrics or when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control. 2. Button sewing foot (H) is used to hold any twohole or four-hole button securely for stitching. 3.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Attaching a button Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zig-zag stitch. A special button sewing foot (H), may be purchased at your sewing center. Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Needle Position: Stitch Width: Foot: Button Sewing (H) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Attach Feed Cover (F) Before you can attach a button, the bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the feed cover. 1.
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Performance checklist Upper Thread Breaks When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly the instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct it.
