SECTION

PRINCIPAL

GETTING

TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Principal

for 14. Removable Extension Table lets you change the machine bed from flat to free arm. 15. Presser Foot Lifter, at the back of machine, lets you raise and lower presser fool 16. Thread Cutter, is built into face plate cover for convenience and safety. 17. Slide Plate opens for easy and replacement of bobbin. 18. Feed System presser foot,, 19. Presser the feed off. 20.Bed is machine. 21.Stitch variety moves fabric removal
1. Hand Wheel provides a means raising or lowering the needle. 2. Pattern Display

Panel shows a vari-

ety of patterns available for your sewing needs. Pattern indicator appears under the pattern you select by turning Pattern Selector Dial, #25. 3. Bobbin Winder lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily. 4. Friction-Free 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_
Foot holds fabric system and snaps

against on and

surface
6. Snap-In Thread Guide helps to insure a smooth flow of thread from the spool to the tension,

Length of stitch

Lever allows lengths.
7. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc provides thread tension for' bobbin winding 8. Auto Needle controls 9. Face Thread Tension tension. cover' Lever
22.Power and Light Switch turns on the machine and sewing light at the same time 23.Reverse Lever provides momentary or continuous fa_,ric rnovemenL either reverse

top thread Plate

is a removable movabtc parts
protecting ing light. 10. Sewing area,.

and sew-

illuminates

sewing

24. Pattern Selector Dial lets you move the pattern indicator to any of the patterns, plus buttonhole, shown on the pattern display panel. 25. Stitch Balance Ring adjusts appearance of Special Stitch patterns and buttonholes, 26. Electrical machine Power to your Cord electrical connects outlet,

11. Buttonhole

Lever activates

the one-

step buttonholer'_ 12.One-Way Needle needle in machine incorrect insertion,, 13. Needle during Plate sewing,, Clamp holds and prevents

Supports

the fabric
27. Speed Controller', designed for safety and convenience, regulates the electronic solid state speed control_

ACCESSORIES

The accessories project& for your machine" are designed to simplify many of your sewing
General Purpose Needle Plate (A), and Presser Foot (B), are standard on the machine,. Used for straight and zig-zag stitching.
Straight Presser the feed Stitch Needle Plate (C), and Foot (D), used when straight from moving fabric.

Zipper

IMPORTANT
When including Read using the this machine, before basic safety this following: using all instructions

TY INSTRUCTIONS

precautions machine should always be followed

DANGER,

To reduce 1B The the risk of electric never shock: be left unattended outlet immediately light the bulb. face when plugged in. Always and before with covers the the unplug cleaning. same light type blub machine should from the machine [] Always rated before the electric after using Replace plate bulb unplug 15 watts. operating before Be sure the changing to replace machine.

WARNING.

3'b reduce [] Be sure the [] Use same this the that as risk the the of burns, electrical rated only fire, electric shock or injury outlet to persons: (wall receptacle) is voltage of the socket voltage for of the motor: use as described by the in this Operator's as machine Use only in the its intended Guide_ to the off ("0") position, then remove plug

Guioe_

attachments Operator's all

recommended

manufacturer

cor, Lained

M To disconnect, from outlet [] Disconnect off when needle, [] Always covers, mentioned [] the making changing unplug

controls

power-line any needle, the

the socket in the plate

outlet

or switch such

the machine as threading foot, etc.
adjustments changing from making Guide.,

needle

needle the any

or changing outlet

presser when

machine or when

electrical other user'

removing adjustments

lubricating, in the

servicing

Operator's
Do not attempt should any

to adjust

the motor be

Contact

nearest

Service

Center
adjustment by pulling foot
required., To unplug, care on top plate,, and of iL wrong plate can cause the needle grasp avoid the plug, not it on the the cord floor_
Do not unplug Handle Be sure the not

on cord. with

controller anything needle

dropping

to place the proper
Always use to break. Do not use
needles,. keep the fingers sewing while away machine stitching. from all moving parts. Special care is

When required

sewing, around
needle. ]his may deflect the needle causing
Do not pull or push it to break,. Before removing

fabric

bobbin

socket

outlet. 7

III For

double

insulated parts. the

machines, See instructions

servicing,

identical

Singer

replacement Appliances. [] Never operate

for Servicing a damaged

of Double-Insulated cord or plug, if it is not

machine

if it has
working properly, if it has been dropped water_ Return the machine to the nearest for [] examination, operate and the of the repair, machine loose cloth_ any object into any electrical, with and foot or any
or damaged, or dropped into authorized dealer or Service Center adjustment. blocked_ from the Keep ventilation of accumulation
mechanical air openings free

Never openings lint,

controller

dust, drop use

[] [] []

Never Do not Do not

or insert outdoors. where

opening.

operate

aerosol

(spray)

products

or where

oxygen []

is beingadminist_red. is necessary In instead product, when the
Do not allow to be used as a toy, Close attention machine is used by or near children. [] SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. product, grounding two systems of insulation are provided means is provided on a double-insulated Servicing of the parts
a double-insulated of grounding_ No nor should a means product be done
for grounding be added requires extreme care only by qualified must service product
to the product. and knowledge personnel. to those the words
of a double-insulated system, and should parts product.

Replacement in the

loosen

The feed cover'

FEED COVER (F)
keeps the feed from moving the fabric. o Raise o Open needle slide and presser foot.

plate.,

o Slide feed cover on top of needle plate, pressing tabs (1) and (2) into holes. Close slide plate. lift
o To remove, open slide plate and front edge of cover; pull it away,

THE NEEDLE

PLATE (,4) (C)
Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached To attach the
Your machine comes with the General Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C):

o Raise ,, Open

needle slide

and presser

plate. corner
,, Lift up needle plate from right and slide out from under foot,. o To replace needle plate, pin (1) and push it firmly o Press down until it snaps
slide it under to the left,. into place.

USING THE NEEDLE

To help in threading

THREADER

needle,
use the needle threader a_s follows:

the machine

Thread machine and draw 4" (10 cm) of thread down to the needle.

presser

foot lifter,
Holding needle threader as shown with your right hand, position U-shaped part of threader under bar of needle clamp. Snap threader up onto bar.

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Swing threader back just far enough clear the needle. Slide go. Be sure guide (1) is against of the needle. threader
as far to the left as it will

the left side

Bring metal hook of threader through the eye of the needler

forward,

Holding 3" (7.5 cm) of thread between your fingers, guide thread into metal hook. Release thread.
Holding threader with right metal hook and thread through eye of the needle., o To remove the right, Carefully threader, needJe unhook threader, thread

hand, draw backwards

slide from

and off bar of needle

clamp, needle

THREADING

Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tension discs, thread guides and take-up lever have been designed as internal parts, eliminating many extra threading steps The clear threading path helps you avoid threading errors.
To thread Raise o Raise you. o Place

machine foot lifter:

correctly,

simply

follow

the steps

below:

presser needle

position

by turning

toward

of thread

on spool
pin (1). rim of the spool to prevent thread
o Slide spool tangling. o Snap thread

cap (2) firmly

over the

thread guide front

guide thread
(3). tension channel (4) down to needle and
o Following arrows, firmly pull thread. o Thread needle

into auto

to back.

WINDING

A BOBBIN

below. Always wind the

Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions bobbin before threading the machine.
,, Push in indent (1) on hand wheel disc. This will stop the needle from moving. This step is not necessary if your machine does not have hand wheel disc. - Place - Slide spool spool of thread on spool over pin. rim of spool to prevent guide thread post (3) tension disc (4). tangling.
cap (2) firmly from spool
,, Lead thread o Wind thread

and snap around inside,

into thread

clockwise end, from

front through

of bobbin small

winder

Pass thread

hole in rim of bobbin+ without hand wheel
Place bobbin on spindle and push it to the right, On machines disc, this will automatically stop needle from moving. o Holding thread end, step on speed of thread is wound. (Winding stops ,, Cut thread; - Trim thread hand push bobbin
controller to run machine until desired automatically once bobbin is full.) remove it from spindle.

amount

to the left and

end from wheel

top of bobbin. disc to sewing position by pressing on side opposite indent.,

Return

INSERTING

A WOUND BOBBIN

follow the instructions below o Raise presser foot.

To insert a bobbin,

o Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. = Open slide plate and remove bobbin.
1. Pull 4" (10crn) 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 bobbin.

inches

across

4o While holding slide plate.

thread

on outside,
o Follow directions for "Raising Thread" on page 16.

Bobbin

RAISING

thread must

THE BOBBIN

be brought

THREAD
and the bobbin the hole placed in the bobbin plate., thread with left hand. case, the bobbin in the needle 1. Hold needle

Once the needle

has been threaded up through
- Turn hand wheel slowly toward you, lowering needle into hole in plate,,

2. Continue above

to do this plate.

e Pull gently up bobbin

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Too little tension will produce a loose stitch, causing loops in your seams (3)_ Adjust tension by moving lever down toward a tighter _ setting

A SEAM

easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below

You can sew seams

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; you stitch. pull them out as
To hand baste, make tong, loose stitches that can be easily removed.
PLACING FABRIC UNDER PRESSER FOOT
= To place fabric under presser foot, raise presser foot lifter (1) to its "up" position (2), where it locks in place, o The lifter can be raised "extra high" position and held in the

(3) for bulky fabrics_

STITCHING

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IN REVERSE
To reinforce beginnings or' ends of seams, push in reverse lever (1). Machine will straight stitch in reverse for as long as you hold the lever in., For continuous reverse stitching, push lever in and slide it to the left to lock. Unlock to the normal reverse lever by sliding it back right and letting it return to its position_

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
corner, use crosslines on
To turn a square slide plate.
Line up fabric with extended guidelines on needle plate and stitch seam, slowing speed as you approach corner. When bottom of fabric (2) reaches cornerstop
ing crosslines stitching. Be sure needle

on slide

plate,

is down

in fabric_
Raise presser foot slightly. Turn fabric, bringing bottom edge in line with guide_ line (1). Continue stitching seam.
For extra help in keeping seams straight, particularly for very narrow or very wide seams, use the seam guide which comes with your machine,. To attach the seam guide, place screw of seam guide into the hole in the bed of the machine, on the right side of slide plate (1),. Line up the straight edge of the guide with the needle plate guideline for desired seam width and tighten screw,. 1

The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 to 4. The area between 0 and 1 will produce very dense stitching. For more open stitching, slide the stitch length lever anywhere from 2 to 4. When sewing special color coded stitches the length MUST be set in the 3-112 to 4 area.
Some Special proper tension will be using.

Stitch patterns

may require looser thread make a test sample tension than others. To find the and fabric you with the thread

for your application,

Proper tension stitch (1).

produces

a smooth,
Too much tension will produce a tight stitch (2), causing fabric to pucker. Adjust tension by moving lever up toward a looser "-" setting.
3 Too little tension will produce a loose stitch (3), causing loops in your pattern., Adjust tension by moving lever down toward a tighter "+" setting.

STITCH BALANCE

You can adjust the appearance of special color coded stitch patterns on the display panel, by turning the Stitch balance ring (1) behind the pattern selector dial (2).
A correctly balanced Fagoting shoutd appear as illustrated (3).

Stitch

When stitches are too close together (4), separate them by turning the stitch balance ring to the right.
When stitches are too far apart (5), bring them closer together by turning the stitch balance ring to the left.

ZlG-ZAG

The Zig-Zag decorating
Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming or

FINISHING

Use a zig_zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel, o Sew open. seams as desired; trim and press
Stitch Stitch Selection: Width: I
Zig-Zag a 1to4 General General Purpose Purpose (B) (A) Stitch
o Place edge of seam foot as shown. o Stitch close to edge, zag fall over edge.

allowance

letting

SATIN 1

Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish_ o Practice to get desired stitch appearance.

Block Monogramming

= Lightly fabric. trace letters on right side of

Zig-Zag Stitch

Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: ,, Center Stitch fabric tracing
1 or lower Special General under' Purpose (J) Purpose (A)
needle., leaving needle in
entire outline, when turning. to wrong

o Pull threads and trim.

side of fabric;

ZIG-ZAG

BLINDSTITCH
when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic.

Use this Btindstitch

HEMMING
a scrap of material, each step SETTINGS Zig-Zag Blindstitch

,, Practice carefully

first on following
RECOMMENDED Stitch Stitch Stitch Foot: Needle Selection: Width: Length:
B 2 to 4 Adjustable Blindstitch (K) General Purpose mark,

Plate:

(A) fold
With garment inside out, and press hemline (1).
Turn hem (1) back against inside of garment, leaving 1!B" of hem beyond fold (2), as shown_ Pin or baste all layers in place
Position foot with wall of the the guide the top of
the hem under the presser the soft fold resting against guide. Be sure the flange of is between the soft fold and the hem, as shown.
Lower the presser foot and begin sewing making certain the straight stitches fall on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitches just pierce the soft fold of the work. Adjust stitch width if necessary. While stitching, guide the hem edge in a straight line and feed the soft fold evenly.against the wall of the guide. tf layers of fabric are pinned together, remove pins as you come to them. Do not sew over pins 26

MULTI-STITCH

Mending, Zig-Zag.

ZIGZAG

joining or reinforcing

overcasting,

be done

Multi-Stitch

MENDING

A TEAR

edges of fabric of tear. for reinforcement.

:.>

o Trim ragged ,, Cut a lining o Bring baste
the edges of tear together and lining to wrong side of fabric.

Stitch Selection:

Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag D 1 or lower Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A) side line up, under presser of the at tear; shortfor

SETTINGS Arrow Stitch

Bunting Stitch
Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: o Center stitching and sew. ,, Trim thread ends n 1 or lower Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A) line under close presser foot

to fabric,

DECORATIVE

(If your rnach'ne

STITCHES
has I t } patternso) stitches which are solely garments and household decorative., items. These stitches let
Your machine can sew several you create unique, personalized

o Use the DOMINO

STITCH/FLAG

STITCH the edges

to form a lively border along of a pair of pillow cases.

RECOMMEN

DED SETTINGS

Domino Stitch

Selection:
Flag Stitch Stitch Width: or lower Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A)
* Brighten up a plain dress with the SATIN BEAD STITCHtBOOMERANG STITCH/ LADY BUG STITCH (if your machine has ! I pattern_)
Satin Bead Stitch Boomerang Stitch Lady Bug Stitch
I] 1 or lower Special General Purpose (J) Purpose (A)
* The RAMPART decorate a boy's

STITCH cap

can be used
Stitch Selection: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate:
Rampart :l: _ _ _ n 1 or lower Stitch
Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A)

TURKISH

joining patchwork or forming decorative
The Turkish Stitch can be used for appliqueing, _ems on bed and table linens.

HEMSTITCHING

o Fold a double baste. hem of desired width and
Mark a guideline for hemstitching on right side of fabric just above top of hem edge.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Turkish Stitch
Stitch Width: D 3-1/2 to 4 Special Purpose General Purpose if necessary right side up with under presser foot. foot and stitch hem along (J) (A)
Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: Adjust o Place facing, balance, wdrk, right,
o Lower presser guideline. o Be sure stitches

on left side

of line fall of fall
over' hem edge (into single thickness fabric) and stitches on right side into double fold of hem.

STRETCH

OVEREDGE

To Smock Fabric:

RECOMMENDED , Stitch Stitch Selection: Width: SETTINGS Honeycomb t t _ _:_ D if necessary Stitch

Adjust

balance,
3-1/2 straight stitches, oStitch between rows of to 4 Sew Length: = Pull out straight stitches when cornpleted_

STRAIGHT

FEATHERSTITCH
and finish a seam in one step. It is also
With the Straight Featherstitch you can stitch ideal for edging and appliqueing
Add a delicate touch to your sewing while finishing your edges,, EDGING and reinforcing = Sew seams in usual manner SETTINGS Straight Featherstitch g 3-'!12 to 4 Special Purpose (J) General Purpose (A) if necessary right side up, lefL over and press.
Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: Adjust balance, o Place under o Bulk
edge of garment, presser foot,, of garment should

be to the

o As you stitch, needle should go right edge of fabric, as shown,.
= Your easy ,, Always sample ,, When machine automatically step You never need make a practice of your fabric_ contains making

ONE-STEP

BUTTONHOLING

in one, bed to as

makes a buttonhole to the size of your button to move the fabric or reposition the needle. on a thread. reach areas, convert free arm sewing. = Mark buttonhole indicated in pattern. machine

buttonhole enough

Be sure bobbin

on fabric

buttonholes

on-hard-to-

Buttonhole Stitch
:ill Stitch Length: 4 Foot: Buttonhole Attachment Needle Plate: General Purpose

(L) (A)

Fastening
- Remove Place shank = Center shank,

the Buttonhole

presser buttonhole

Attachment

foot from shank. attachment it forward,. behind

and guide

pin (1) in attachment under and lower presser foot lifter, firmly
Press presser foot screw down until shank snaps into place

Setting A B 7

Length
of Buttonhole (2) and to hold place button but_ in
o Open button clamp ton on carrier (3). ,, Slide clamp place, ,, Raise (2) back
foot lifter and draw needle
(A) and bobbin thread (B) between upper (4) and lower (5) plates of button attachment, and to the back of machine.

- Place fabric plates,,

between

upper (6) line

Center 3 red guidelines ment around beginning hole., Lower Push 6

! J ! !

of attachof button-

presser foot from

foot lifter, back of button proper carrier button-
(7) toward you to insure hole length.
o Pull buttonhole lever (8), located under sewing light, straight down as far as it will go. o Press - Start it toward running you. the machine will be stitchedl
o The entire buttonhole in one operatiom
Stop sewing when machine begins overlapping starting stitches. o Raise foot lifter and remove work from machine; clip thread ends; cut button hole opening with scissors or seam tipper. e (Adjust width and balance buttonhole, if nece_3sary.) o Press buttonhole each buttonhole lever toward to be sewn. of you test for
o When all buttonholes push buttonhole lever machine. To remove buttonhole
are completed, (8) back up into attachment, raise
presser foot lifter and press down on both sides of button carrier near shank, and slide off machine_
ADJUSTING WIDTH OF BUTTONHOLE OPENING
If the width of the buttonhole opening is
too narrow or too wide, it can be adjusted by the stitch width tever_ o Widen the buttonhole opening the stitch width lever slightly o Narrow the buttonhole opening the stitch width lever slightly by moving left. by moving righL

BUTTONHOLE

BALANCE
tf the two stitching sides of your buttonhole are unequal, turn stitch balance ring (9) behind pattern selector dial
o if the right side of stitching is too open (10), turn stitch balance ring slightly left. o tf the left side of stitching is too open (11), turn stitch balance ring slightly right

Flat buttons

A BUTTON
using the plain zig-zag stitch
can be sewn on quickly and easily
Stitch Selection: Stitch Width:

rol U U

Stitch Length: Foot: Needle Plate: Attach
Button Sewing (H) General Purpose (A) Feed Cover (F)
The space between the holes in the button determines stitch width setting. ,, Before you can attach a button, the bobbin thread must be brought up through the hole in the feed cover (F).

- Raise

foot lifter. button foot
o Position both threads under toward rear of machine+
o Hold needle thread while lowering needle into hole in feed cover. Raise needle and gently pull needle thread, undo loop of bobbin thread that comes up with the needle Details on "Raising the Bobbin Thread" are on page 16;

1+ Place

garment

button

= Position button on garment making sure the holes in the button are between the toes of the button foot. = Lower foot lifter.
2. Turn hand wheel toward you, lowering needle into either hole of button.
3,. Continue turning hand wheel until needle rises and moves over the other hole of button, sary. Adjust width if neces-

4_ Lower

into hole.
o Run machine slowly making stitches to attach button,.

6 or more

o Remove work from machine, (10cm) of thread.

leaving

4"
o To secure stitching, inside of garment fabric.
pull thread ends and knot close

REMOVING

6 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

BOBBING CASE

CAUTION: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet. * Raise * Open presser slide foot and needle. and remove bobbin.

AND REPLACING

* To remove the bobbin case, the needle plate must be removed first. Lift needle plate (1) from right and slide out from under foot. corner

TO REMOVE

BOBBIN

turn lever (2)

With a small screwdriver, back as far as it will go,. * Lift out bobbin case

TO REPLACE

,' Guide under

forked end feed (4)_

of bobbin
= Draw rim of bobbin plate (5). e q_Jrn lever (2) toward case in place.

case under

you, locking bobbin
NOTE: After locking case in place, be sure it is not tight, but can move slightly. = To replace needle plate, slide pin (6) and push it to the left = Press 6 o Insert needle bobbin plate down it under

in place slide plate.

and close

CAUTION:

o Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outteL Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine, This machine is designed watt rnaximum light bulb_ To change the light bulb, must first be removed, to use a 15-

o Looser

and remove plate

screw and

(1). away from

e Slide face machine_

THE LIGHT BULB
o Push bulb up into socket (2) and turn to the left to unlock bulb pins, o Pull bulb down and out of socket,

THE LIGHT

Push new bulb up into socket and turn to the right until pins lock into position. ,, Reposition face plate by sliding top edge of plate under edge of top cover,. o Line up screw hole hole in machine,, Insert screw in plate with screw

and tighten,,

CLEANING
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.
- Using from: --presser --needle

the lint bPush, remove

lint or dust
bar bar is a lot of lint in this bobbin case for
--bobbin case (if there area, remove the cleaning)
--machine surface (if necessary, dampen a soft cloth and use a mild soap to clean the surface)
Remove needle plate as instructed and clean exposed area with a lint brush

BEFORE

STORING
turn remove controller foot

YOUR MACHINE

all controls plug from lifter needle bar to from to off ("0") outlet
disconnect, then foot presser handwheel lowest your
position, Unplug Lower Turn the

machine.

to lower
position machine dry out of reach of

Place children

in safe,

location.

PERFORMANCE

CHECKLIST

to make sure you are the reminders below
When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual correctly following the instructionsb if you still have a problem, may help you to correct it.

Needle

supply?
is bobbin Is bobbin case? Is bobbin

Thread

correctly correctly

Breaks

wound? inserted
Is machine connected to electrical is the power and light switch or]? is controller connected? Is air' supply from controller clear?

into bobbin

case correctly

threaded?

Needle Is Not

ts needle

Moves Formed

But Stitch

Skipped

Stitches

defective?
ts needle fully inserted into needle clamp? Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded? is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?