5, 8, 10, 16 & 22 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards 1. Getting to Know Your Machine Principal Parts Accessories 2. Getting Ready to Sew Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine Choosing and Changing Needles Free Arm Sewing Changing Presser Foot Replacing Presser Foot with Shank Attaching Feed Cover Winding a Bobbin Threading the Machine Inserting a Wound Bobbin Raising Bobbin Thread Selecting a Pattern 3. Straight Stitching Preparation Sewing a Seam Free Motion Embroidery Inserting a Zipper 4.
Dear Customer: CONGRATULATIONS You are about to begin an adventure in creativity: You are going to sew! And, you are going to sew with one of the easiest to use machines ever made. We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided. The following features have been included on your machine, promising rewarding hours of uncomplicated sewing pleasure: Refer to illustration below for location of Serial Number on your 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: Read all instructions before using this machine. • Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required.
Safety Instructions continued... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • 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. Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This product is intended for household use. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES: • Do not use outdoors.
SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Principal Parts 1. Hand Wheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle. 2. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily. 3. Pattern Display Panel shows a variety of patterns available for your sewing needs. 4. Spool Pin and Cap hold the top thread supply and allow it to unwind smoothly as the spool does not turn. 5. Stitch Width Lever controls the width of patterns and sets the needle for straight stitching. 6.
Principal Parts Continued... 14. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of machine, lets you raise and lower presser foot. 15. Thread Cutter 24. Electrical Power Cord connects machine to your electrical outlet. 25. Speed Controller regulates the sewing machine speed. fabric during sewing.
ACCESSORIES The accessories for your machine are designed to simplify many of your sewing projects. 1. General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), are standard on the machine. Used for straight and zigzag sewing. 2. Zipper Foot (E), for inserting zippers. 3. Feed Cover (F), used for button sewing, free motion work and darning. It keeps the feed from moving fabric. 4. Special Purpose Presser Foot (J), used for decorative and zig-zag stitching. 5.
SECTION 2 GETTING READY TO SEW CONNECTING THE MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the electrical data table (1), conform to your electrical power supply. Plug the controller (2), into the receptacle, at the right end of the machine. Then connect the electrical power cord plug (3), to your electrical outlet. Do not operate machine without material under the presser foot as this may damage the feed and the foot.
CHOOSING AND CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT: For best sewing results, use only Singer * needles. Check the needle package, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the correct needle and fabric combination. • Raise needle to its highest position. • Loosen needle clamp screw and remove needle. • With flat side of, needle to the back insert new needle up into clamp as far as it will go. • Tighten needle clamp screw securely. FREE ARM SEWING Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard-to-reach areas.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT (B) (E) (J) (L) Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot 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. • Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. • Raise presser foot using presser foot lifter in back of machine. • Push toe of presser foot (1) up, until it snaps off the shank (2). • Take foot off machine.
REPLACING PRESSER FOOT WITH SHANK Presser feet with built-in shanks can be replaced as follows: • Turn machine off. • Raise needle and presser foot. • Loosen presser foot screw (1) and remove presser foot with shank (2), guiding it toward you and to the right. • To replace presser foot with shank, hook shank around the presser bar and tighten presser foot screw. ATTACHING FEED COVER (F) The feed cover keeps the feed from moving the fabric. • Raise needle and presser foot. • Open slide plate.
WINDING A BOBBIN Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine. • Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving. • Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc (4). • Pass thread end, from inside, through small hole in rim of bobbin. • Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right. • Place spool of thread on spool pin.
THREADING THE MACHINE • Place spool of thread on spool pin (1). Your sewing machine is easily threaded. The clear threading path helps you avoid threading errors. • Slide spool cap (2) firmly over the rim of the spool to prevent thread tangling. To thread your machine correctly, simply follow the steps below: • Snap thread into thread guide post (3). • Raise presser foot lifter. • Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
INSERTING A WOUND 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 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 into notch (2). 3. Draw several inches of thread across bobbin. 4. While holding thread on outside, close slide plate.
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 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. Open loop with fingers to find end of bobbin thread. 4.
SELECTING A PATTERN All the patterns your machine is capable of sewing are illustrated on the pattern display panel of your sewing machine. • If your machine has 5 patterns, it will indicate patterns 1 through 9. • If your machine has 8 patterns, it will indicate patterns 1 through 12. • If your machine has 10 patterns, it will indicate patterns 1 through 14. • Select a pattern by turning the selector dial and align the number on the dial with the dot above the dial.
SECTION 3 STRAIGHT STITCHING Before beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the best needle and thread combination for your fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 - 4. The lower numbers are shorter stitches. Shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabrics; longer ones for heavy fabrics.
SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. BASTING Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. • To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line. NEVER place pins on the underside of fabric in contact with the feed. Do not sew over pins; pull them out as you stitch. • To hand baste, make long, loose stitches that can be easily removed.
KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most commonly used line (1) is extended onto the slide plate. The crosslines (2) serve as guides when stitching square corners. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner, use crosslines on slide plate. • Line up fabric with extended guidelines on needle plate and stitch seam, slowing speed as you approach corner. • When bottom of fabric reaches cornering crosslines (2) on slide plate, stop stitching.
FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY In free motion embroidery, you sew without a presser foot, and control the fabric with an embroidery hoop. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch or Zig-Zag Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Remove foot with shank Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • Attach Feed Cover • Be sure to lower presser foot lifter. • When embroidering, as shown, use straight stitches for stems, and zig-zag stitches, at varying widths, for leaves and petals.
SECTION 4 SPECIALSTITCHES The Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative uses. In this section are recommended applications for each stitch. However, these stitches can be used for many other sewing projects. ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH To widen or narrow a Special Stitch pattern, move the stitch width lever off Straight Stitch, toward any other width setting at the right. ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 to 4.
PATTERNS CAPABILITY AND GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION OF STITCHES Buttonhole-Left Side Buttonhole-Bartack Buttonhole-Right Side Straight Stitch Zig-Zag Zig-Zag Blindstich Multistitch M-Stitch Crescent GRAPHICS 5 STITCH • • • • • • • • • 8 STITCH 10 STITCH 16 STITCH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Solid Scallop Chinese Dynasty Arrowhead Privet Bunting Sandcastle Stretch Overedge Fagoting Ric-Rac • Straight Stretch Slant Overedge Honeycomb
ZIG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliquÈing, monogramming or decorating. SEAM FINISHING Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel. • Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • Place edge of seam allowance under foot, as shown. • Stitch close to edge, letting outer zigzag fall over edge.
SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish. • Practice to get desired stitch appearance. Block Monogramming • Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • Center tracing under needle. • Stitch entire outline, leaving needle in fabric when turning.
ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH Use this Blindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic. BLINDSTITCH HEMMING • Practice first on a scrap of material, carefully following each step. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Adjustable Blindstitch (K) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • With garment inside out, mark, fold and press hemline (1). • Turn hem (1) back against inside of garment, leaving 1/8" of hem beyond fold (2), as shown.
MULTI-STITCH ZIG ZAG Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag. MENDING A TEAR • Trim ragged edges of tear. • Cut a lining of fabric for reinforcement. • Bring the edges of tear together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose(A) • Place tear, right side up, under presser foot.
"M" STITCH SANDCASTLE These stitches can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching. LACE TRIM Lace trim may be added to blouses, lingerie and children's wear. • Cut lace to desired size. • Pin lace to right side of fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: "M" Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • Carefully stitch along both edges of lace, as shown. • Trim away the fabric under the lace near stitching lines.
CRESCENT STITCH CHINESE DYNASTY STITCH SOLID SCALLOP STITCH These stitches are ideal for borders, edges, smocking and embroidering. BORDER DESIGN Border designs decorate clothing and many household items. • Sew Seams in usual manner and press • Mark stitching lines of fabric where desired.
ARROW STITCH BUNTING STITCH PRIVET STITCH These stitches are decorative and secure finish to seams, pleats and pockets it can also be used as a border design. BORDER DESIGN • Sew seams in usual manner and press. • Mark stitching lines on fabric where desired. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch/Privet Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • Center stitching line under presser foot and sew. • Trim thread ends close to fabric.
WIZARD STITCH RANDOM RIC-RAC STITCH These stitches can be used for appliquÈing, joining patchwork or forming decorative hems on bed and table linens. HEMSTITCHING • Fold a double hem of desired width and baste. • Mark a guideline for hemstitching on right side of fabric just above top of hem edge.
STRETCH OVEREDGE STITCH With this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for finishing seams, hems and facings requiring stretch. OVEREDGE SEAM • Trim seam edge 1/4" (6mm) from position you wish your seam. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Stretch Overedge Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Adjust balance, if necessary • Position trimmed seam under presser foot, as shown.
RIC-RAC STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching. TOPSTITCHING • Sew seams in usual manner and press. • For topstitching hard-to-reach areas, convert machine to free arm sewing. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Adjust balance, if necessary • Place garment right side up, under foot. • Slowly topstitch desired areas.
ROAD RUNNER STITCH FAGOTING STITCH Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams. This is an open, lacy stitch used to join two pieces of fabrics. • Fold under edges to be joined and press. • Baste the edges 1/8" (3mm) apart onto a sheet of tissue paper for support. • Position center of work under center of presser foot.
HONEYCOMB STITCH Use the Honeycomb Stitch for smocking, mending and sewing stretch fabrics. SMOCKING Smocking is decorative stitching across evenly spaced gathers of fabric. To Gather Fabric: RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) • Sew rows of straight stitches, 1/4" apart, across area to be smocked. • Pull thread evenly, gathering fabric.
SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH SEAGULLSTITCH With these stitches you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for edging and appliquÈing. EDGING Add a delicate touch to your sewing while finishing and reinforcing your edges. • Sew seams in usual manner and press.
SECTION 5 FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING Your machine makes buttonholes in 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. When sewing delicate fabrics, place a piece of paper over the fabric when positioning the garment.
Step 3 • Select Buttonhole Stitch • Make four or five stitches, ending at point (5). • Raise needle. Step 4 • Select Buttonhole Stitch • Stitch up to point (6). • Raise needle. • Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine. • Clip thread ends. • Carefully cut buttonhole opening with a seam ripper or small, sharp scissors. ADJUSTING BALANCE OF BUTTONHOLE If the two stitching sides of your buttonhole are unequal, turn the stitch balance ring (7), located behind the selector dial.
SECTION 6 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 and remove bobbin. • To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate must be removed first. • Lift needle plate (1) from right corner and slide out from under foot. TO REMOVE BOBBIN CASE • With a small screwdriver, turn lever (2) back as far as it will go. • Lift out bobbin case.
REMOVING AND REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: • Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine. • This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb. To change the light bulb, the face plate must first be removed. • Loosen and remove screw (1). • Slide face plate down and away from 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. How often you clean it depends on how often you use it.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct it.
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available at your sewing center. 1. Seam Guide (N), helps keep seam allowance even. 2. Blindstitch Presser Foot (K), helps guide fabric for nearly invisible blindstitch hems. 3. Button Sewing Foot (H), holds buttons securely for fastening. 4. Darning and Embroidery Foot (G), is recommended for free motion work, such as embroidery, monogramming and decorative designs. 5.
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table • The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen. • The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations. • Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. For best results, use only genuine Singer. needles.
