CG-590

Commercial Grade Machine Features

25-Year Limited Warranty

Peace of mind from a 25-year limited warranty on commercial, school and home use.

Duratec Frame

A SINGER exclusive that provides rigid support and prevents rusting.

Faster Sewing Speed

Up to 1,100 stitches per minute faster than a standard sewing machine.
Jam-Resistant Bobbin Case
Floating bobbin case prevents thread jams, even when sewing on sheer fabric or no fabric at all.

Stronger Motor

60% stronger than a standard machine, making it easy to sew heavy-duty fabrics.

Finger Guard

Provides additional protection for fingers around the needle area, a real benefit during high-speed sewing.
Exclusive Electronic Foot Control
Guarantees consistent speed with no jump starts. Includes a regulating dial that allows for slower speeds, regardless of the pressure applied.

Double Insulated

Protects against shock by creating a barrier between the operator and the machines interior electrical components.
Steel Plate On Machine Bed

Suction Cup Machine Base

Protects against damage from sewing pins, a feature particularly beneficial for quilting.
Holds the machine securely to the table, even when sewing at maximum speed.

Special Features

Automatic Four-Step Buttonhole
A simple, four-step process for sewing perfect buttonholes every time.

Top Drop-In Bobbin

No bobbin case to remove and adjust. Monitoring your thread supply has never been easier.
Horizontal Thread Delivery
Thread feeds along a horizontal path for less twist and no tangle.
Touch & Wind Bobbin Winder
Needle bar easily disengages for winding the bobbin.

Additional Features

Variety of Built-In Stitches for Fashion, Home Dcor and Quilting Infinitely Variable Stitch Length and Width Multiple Needle Positions Automatic Reverse Button Snap-On Presser Feet Thread Cutter Built-In Carrying Handle for Portability Automatic Pressure System Cabinet Mountable Stretch Stitches for Strength and Flexibility to Seams Balance Adjustment Lever for Perfect Buttonholes and Stretch Stitches

Handy Free Arm

Provides professional results and easy access to cuffs, collars, pant hems and other hard-toreach areas.
Built-In Accessory Storage
Back panel storage is easily accessible in the free arm extension bed.

Convenient Drop Feed

No plates or covers. Conveniently located drop feed lever lowers feed dogs for free motion embroidery, stippling or button attachment.
Automatic Needle Threader
Effortless threading of the machine, right down to the eye of the needle.
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MODEL CG-590

COMMERCIAL GRADE SEWING MACHINE WO R K B O O K
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SINGER Sewing Machine! This commercial grade sewing machine is ideal for all types of sewing, including fashion sewing, home decorating, quilting and crafts. Your machine is designed to deliver the ultimate combination of power, performance and durability. This workbook has been created as a tool for learning various sewing techniques, which you can apply to your own projects. We are certain that your creativity will be inspired, and that you will have many hours of sewing enjoyment with this easy-to-use machine, feature-packed machine! Enjoy! The SINGER Education Department
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Straight Stitch Straight Stitch for Topstitching Create Quilted Fabric Speed Basting Making Piping Attaching Purchased Piping Centered Zippers Satin Stitch Applique Lace Insertion Button Sewing Four-Step Buttonholes Free-Motion Monogramming Free-Motion Embroidery Blindstitch Hem Attaching Beaded Trims Mending with Multi-Stitch Zigzag Crazy Quilting Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics Straight Stretch Stitch for Stretch Fabrics Ribbing Application Overedge Stitching Seam Allowence with Stretch Overedge Seam Stitch Attaching Elastic Sewing with a Wing Needle Twin Needle Sewing Applying Ribbon with a Twin Needle Sewing on Leather
Decorative Stitching Joining Fabric with Herringbone Stitch Decorative Stippling Scallop Edges Narrow Hem Gathering with the Cording Foot Applying Trims, Cords & Braids Shirring with the Gathering Foot Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Multiple Fabric Layers Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Plaid Fabrics Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Pile Fabrics Sewing with the Side Cutter Sewing with the Ruffler
Heavy Duty Commercial Grade

CG-590

Up to 1100 Stitches-PerMinute Sewing Speed Electronic Foot Control Machine sews faster than a standard sewing machine. Guarantees consistent speed with no jump starts. Includes a regulating dial that allows for slower speeds, regardless of the pressure applied. The motor is stronger than a standard sewing machine motor, which means it can sew heavyweight fabrics with ease. Sewing pins wont damage the steel surface of the machine free arm. This feature is particularly beneficial for quilting. A SINGER Exclusive. This provides rigid support and helps prevent rusting. Double insulation protects against electric shock by creating a non-conducting barrier between the operator and the electrical components inside. Provides additional protection to keep fingers from getting too close to the needle area. This is especially helpful and desirable for high speed sewing. Provides professional results and easy access to cuffs, collars, pant hems and other difficult-to-reach areas. Effortless threading of the machine, including the eye of the needle. By moving the drop feed lever, conveniently located in the front of the machine, the feed dogs lower for free motion embroidery, stippling, or attaching a button. No plates or covers required, just push a lever. A variety of stitches for fashion sewing, home dec and quilting. Specially designed stitches that add strength and flexibility to seams, especially useful when sewing on knitwear and super-stretch fabrics. An extensive variety of stitches for fabric embellishment, quilting, and more. Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 6mm.

60% Stronger Motor

Steel Plate on Machine Bed Duratec Frame Double Insulated

Finger Guard

Free Arm Automatic Needle Threader Drop Feed
Utility Stitches Stretch Stitches
Additional Decorative and Stretch Stitches 6mm Stitch Width
Touch-N-Wind Declutch Bobbin Winder Automatic Built-In Four Step Buttonhole Balance Adjustment Dial Infinitely Variable Stitch Length and Width Adjustment Multiple Needle Positions
Needle bar easily disengages for winding the bobbin. Buttonhole sewing is a 4-step simple process that provides reliable results. Guarantees control for even stitching of buttonholes and stretch stitches, even on difficult fabrics. Settings for length and width can be adjusted as desired, to suit any project. Needle position can be changed for individual projects, such as inserting zippers or cording and topstitching. This is a system in which the bobbin case actually floats above the hook, precluding thread jams. The machine will not jam, even when sewing on sheer fabric or no fabric at all! The bobbin conveniently inserts-no bobbin cases to remove or adjust. It is easy to monitor the thread supply. There are 2 heights to the presser foot lifter. The second height offers more clearance, which is needed when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric under the presser foot. Located for precise thread cutting, eliminating the extra step of cutting thread with scissors. This feature automatically adjusts the pressure for sewing on fabrics from the lightest weight tricots to the heaviest denim, to maximize feed accuracy. Stitches are automatically adjusted for twin needle sewing by just moving a lever. Holds the machine securely to the table, even when sewing at maximum speed. A back panel storage area for accessories is conveniently located in the freearm extension bed. Special Purpose Presser Foot Buttonhole Presser Foot Blindstitch Hem Presser Foot Zipper Foot General Purpose Foot Finger Guard Needle Pack Bobbins

Jam-Resistant Bobbin System
Top-Loading Drop-In Bobbin
Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter
Thread Cutter Automatic Pressure System
Twin Needle Capable Suction Cup Machine Base Built In Accessory Storage Accessories

Self-Lubricating

Because the machine is permanently lubricated, there is no need to oil the machine, and no oil gets on fabric.
25 Year Limited Commercial, Peace of mind knowing the machine has a 25 year School and Home Warranty limited warranty. Portable Cabinet Mountable Machine has a built-in carry handle, making it easy to transport the machine. Machine can be mounted into a cabinet.
SINGER is a registered trademark of the Singer Company Ltd. 2004 Singer Sewing Company. All Rights Reserved.

Straight Stitching

The Straight Stitch is generally used to join seams or do topstitching. It is the most basic of the stitches and is the most commonly used. For a longer stitch or for thicker fabrics, lengthen the Stitch Length. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3-4 General Purpose Foot Center
Materials: (2) 4 x 4 pieces of cotton, right sides together Procedure: Place fabrics under the foot, matching the raw edges with the seam guide. Sew the length of the fabric. Use the Reverse Button to reinforce the seam.
Straight Stitch for Topstitching
The Straight Stitch can be sewn on top of the fabric so that the stitches are visible. This is different from using the straight stitch to join a seam hidden inside the project. A topstitch provides a decorative touch while holding the seam allowances flat. It is also sturdy and durable. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3-4 General Purpose Foot Center
Materials: (1) 5 x 5 piece of cotton Procedure: Press a 1 hem on one side of the edge. Align the folded edge to the edge of the foot. Sew. Use the Reverse Button to reinforce the seam.

Create Quilted Fabric

Create your own quilted fabric with the Straight Stitch. Texture can be added to plain fabric by just adding consecutive rows of straight stitches! Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3-4 General Purpose Foot Center

Materials: (2) 5 x 5 pieces of cotton with batting between the two fabrics, creating a quilt-type sample Procedure: Sew diagonally from the top left corner to the bottom right corner. Use the Reverse Lever to reinforce the seam. Position the foots edge so that it rides on the previous row of stitching. Sew successive rows using the edge of the foot to ensure even spacing and straight lines. Change the direction, sew diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom left corner.

Speed Basting

Basting is used to temporarily hold fabrics together. Stitch length and tension are adjusted to create a looser stitch. This stitch can easily be removed with a seam ripper or simply pulled out. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Tension: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 5 General Purpose Foot Adjust the tension setting to a smaller number Center
Materials: (2) 4 x 4 pieces of cotton, right sides together Procedure: Place under the foot, matching the raw edges with the seam guide. Sew the length of the fabric. Use the seam ripper to remove a portion of the basting, or simply pull the bobbin thread to completely remove basting.

Making Piping

Piping adds a beautiful finish to projects such as pillows, sleeve edges, collars and more. The design of the Zipper Foot allows for the needle to stitch very closely to the edge of the foot. This is important when inserting zippers, applying piping or when topstitching close to the fabrics edge. Only the Straight Stitch can be used when sewing with the Zipper Foot. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3-4 Zipper Foot Center
Materials: 5 x 6 home dcor fabric 7 piping cord Procedure: Fold fabric, wrong sides together. Place piping inside of the fold. On the right side of the fabric, sew a straight stitch close to the piping. Note: The Zipper Foot can be attached right or left, allowing for the piping to be inserted from either side.
Attaching Purchased Piping
Attach pre-packaged piping to make a bold finish on home decorating projects, crafts or garments. Machine Set-up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3-4 Zipper Foot Center
Materials: (2) 3 x 6 pieces of home dcor fabric 7 pre-packaged piping Procedure: Place fabric right sides together. Place piping between the fabrics, matching the pipings raw edge with the fabrics raw edges.

Piping Raw Edges

Stitching Line Raw Edge of Fabric
On the wrong side of the fabric, sew a straight stitch close to the piping. Note: The Zipper Foot can be attached right or left, allowing for the piping to be inserted from either side.

Centered Zippers

There are several ways of inserting zippers. The pattern envelope of the project or garment will designate the best type of zipper application, as well as the length and type of zipper to use. Most applications require a zipper foot. Straight Stitch A 1, no width For basting: 5 For stitching: 3-4 Presser Foot: Zipper Foot Tension: For basting: loosen the tension For stitching: 3 Needle Position: Start with needle in left position The needle can be moved to the left or right. This will allow stitching closer to the zipper than when the needle is in the center position. Materials: (1) 7 zipper (2) 8 x 4 pieces of medium weight fabric Transparent tape Fabric glue stick Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length:
Procedure: Place fabric under the foot, matching the raw edges with the seam guide. Starting at the top of the fabric, baste 7. Then change the stitch length to 3 and finish seaming the remaining length of the fabric.
Press the seam open. Finish raw edges if necessary. Apply glue stick lightly on the right side of the zipper. Place the zipper face-down, so that the zippers coils or teeth are directly over the machine-basted seam. Pin in place, if necessary.
Spread fabric flat, right side up and place wide transparent or perforated marking tape on top of the centered seam line. The tape should be the length of the zipper (7 long for this exercise). Replace the Standard Presser Foot with the Zipper Foot. Adjust the foot to the left of the needle. On the right side of the fabric, stitch around the zipper. Pivot the fabric on the needle at the corners, using the edge of the tape as a guide.
Turn fabric to right side and remove the tape and the basting. Press.

Satin Stitch Appliqu

Satin Stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin Stitching can be used for monograms, embroidery and appliqu work to produce a smooth satin-like appearance. Try a rayon thread for a smoother looking finish. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Zigzag Stitch A 2-3 0.5-1 Special Purpose Foot (J) Center
Materials: 2 x 3 cotton fabric for appliqu 2 x 3 fusible stabilizer 6 x 6 cotton foundation fabric 6 x 6 tear-away stabilizer Procedure: Press the fusible stabilizer onto the appliqu. Fuse the appliqu onto the cotton foundation fabric. (Fusing the appliqu into place will keep the appliqu from shifting while stitching.) Place a tear-away stabilizer underneath the fabric. (This is used to ensure quality stitching when using dense stitches.) Place the applique under the foot, so that half of the stitch will form on the applique and half on the base fabric. Sew around the applique. Widen the stitch width to 4 and change the stitch length to below 1.

Four-Step Buttonholes

The built-in buttonhole is divided into four different steps. This simple process provides reliable results for buttonholes on garments, home decorating projects and crafts. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Step One of the 4-step buttonhole Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: Changes automatically Stitch Length: Step #1 of Buttonhole Dial Presser Foot: Buttonhole Foot Needle Position: Changes automatically (See manual for complete machine set-up for buttonholes.) Materials: Home dcor fabric with interfacing or tear-away stabilizer Disappearing fabric marking pen or tailor chalk (for marking size of buttonhole) Button (to establish length of buttonhole) Liquid fray preventer Procedure: Fold fabric in half crosswise, with interfacing or stabilizer placed between layers.
Lay button on fabric and mark the top and bottom of the button. This will establish the starting and ending point of the buttonhole.
Place the fabric under the foot, matching the foots red mark with the top mark on the fabric.
Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step One of the Four-Step buttonhole. Sew, and the machine will stitch the right side of the buttonhole. Stop sewing when the needle reaches the fabric mark which indicates the bottom of the buttonhole. Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step Two of the Four-Step buttonhole. Sew 5 to 6 stitches, bartacking the bottom of the buttonhole. Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step Three of the Four-Step buttonhole. Sew, and the machine will stitch in reverse, making the left side of the buttonhole. Stop sewing when the needle reaches the fabric mark which indicates the top of the buttonhole. Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step Four of the Four-Step buttonhole. Sew 5 to 6 stitches, bartacking the top of the buttonhole. Cut open buttonhole and use a liquid fray preventer to reinforce the buttonhole.

Free-Motion Monogramming

Monogramming adds a personal and professional touch to garments, home decorating items and craft projects. When monogramming, the feed dogs are covered, allowing for free-motion sewing. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Feet Dogs: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Zigzag Stitch A 2 N/A Lowered Embroidery/Darning Foot* (or remove the foot completely ) Center

Materials: Embroidery hoop 8 x 8 cotton with an iron-on interfacing Fabric marking pen Procedure: Using the fabric marking pen, draw the desired monogram letter. Place fabric in the embroidery hoop, making sure the fabric is taut. Place the hoop under the foot, positioning the needle over the starting point of the monogram. Lower the presser foot.
Turn the hand wheel forward to bring up the bobbin thread though the fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point. Firmly hold the hoop with both hands. Press the foot controller and guide the hoop so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter. Maintain a consistent sewing speed and move the fabric slowly. Coordinate sewing speed and movement of hoop. Note: When the feed dogs are covered, the fabric will not automatically feed. Feeding of the fabric is controlled manually.
*The Embroidery/Darning Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER retailer.

Free-Motion Embroidery

Free-motion embroidery is an elegant embellishment. The embroidery can be extremely detailed, such as the embroidery on a bridal gown. It also can be as simple as a row of flowers on kitchen linens. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Feet Dogs: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Zigzag Stitch A 2 or smaller N/A Lowered Embroidery/Darning Foot* or remove the foot completely Center
Materials: Embroidery hoop 8 x 8 cotton with an iron-on interfacing Fabric marking pen Procedure: Using the fabric marking pen, draw the desired design or trace a simple design. Place fabric in the embroidery hoop, making sure the fabric is taut. Place the hoop under the foot, positioning the needle over the starting point of the design. Lower the presser foot. Turn the hand wheel forward to bring up the bobbin thread though the fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point.
Firmly hold the hoop with both hands. Press the foot controller and guide the hoop so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter. Maintain a consistent speed and move the fabric slowly. Coordinate sewing speed and movement of hoop. Note: When the feed dogs are lowered, the fabric will not automatically feed. Feeding of fabric is controlled manually.
*The Embroidery/Darning Foot is optional. Check the with your SINGER retailer.

Blindstitch Hem

A Blindstitch Hem is a fast way to finish hems securely on skirts or pants. It also makes a great choice when hemming large projects such as curtains or bed skirts. Use matching thread to help the stitches blend into the fabric, hence becoming blind or invisible. Machine Set-Up: Set-up for Step 1 (to finish raw edges) Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Length: 1.0 Stitch Width: 3 Presser Foot: Blindstitch Hem Foot Needle Position: Center Set-up for Step 2 (to baste the fold) Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Length: 4 Stitch Width: 0 Tension Dial: 2 Presser Foot: Standard Foot Needle Position: Center Set-up for Step 3 (to create the hem) Stitch: Blindstitch Pattern Selector: B Stitch Length: 2-3 Stitch Width 3-4 Tension Dial: 2 Presser Foot: Blindstitch Hem Foot Needle Position: Center Materials: Medium weight woven fabric Procedure: Sew a Zigzag to finish one of the fabrics raw edges.

Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics
This stitch is wonderful for built-in strength! It is ideal when sewing heavyweight fabrics or when it is desired to have a bolder-looking straight stitch. Try it as a topstitch on jeans, a home decorating project, or when an extra-strong seam is needed, such as in childrens clothing. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stretch Stitch A 1, no width Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot Center

Stretch Setting

Materials: Denim, folded in half Procedure: Stitch the two layers.
Note: Slowly turn the handwheel and watch the needle repeat each stitch 3 times. By repeating the stitch, the stitch is much stronger.
Straight Stretch Stitch for Stretch Fabrics
In the 1970s, fabrics that had stretch were introduced. Previously, only woventype fabrics were available for home sewers. When a standard straight stitch is sewn on stretch fabric, it will pop or break when the fabric is stretched. Special stitches were created to allow no-pop sewing on stretch fabrics, and these stitches are called Stretch Stitches or Flexi-stitches. Today, stretch fabrics are used to make exercise outfits, dance customs, swimsuits and much more. As the fabrics of these garments stretch, so do the stitches! Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stretch Stitch A 1, no width Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot Center
Materials: Knit fabric, folded in half Procedure: Stitch the two layers.
Note: After sewing, notice how the stitch stretches with the fabric.

Ribbing Application

The Overedge Stretch Stitch makes sewing seams on knits look as though they were finished on a serger. This stitch is stronger and more durable than overlock/serger stitching. The stitch incorporates a straight stitch and a finishing stitch into one operation. This allows for professional finish on projects, and is especially popular on sweatshirts. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Overedge Seam Stitch D 5 Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot (J)* Center
Materials: 6 x 6 Medium to heavy weight knit fabric or polar fleece 3 x 6 Ribbing Procedure: Cut a curve in the knit fabric to resemble a neckline. Fold ribbing in half lengthwise.
Starting at the left side of the knit curve, place ribbing on front side of curve. Match all 3 cut edges and place under the presser foot. Line up fabric edges with guide on foot and stitch the length of the seam.
Stretch ribbing slightly to fit the cut edges of the knit. When finished, lift foot and pull threads and fabric straight back behind foot and trim.

*The Overedge Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.

Overedge Stitching

When joining two pieces of fabric, it is usually necessary to finish the edges. This prevents raveling of the fabric and provides for a professional finish. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Overedged Seam Stitch D 5 Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot (J) Center
Materials: (2) pieces of woven fabric
Procedure: Right sides together, place the fabric under the foot. Align the fabrics edges with the foots edge. Sew, joining two pieces of fabric and finishing the edges in one operation.
Seam Allowances with Stretch Overedged Seam Stitch
This technique is ideal for making an unlined garment or when the seam allowances may show. All the edges are finished prior to construction. This prevents raveling of the fabric and makes a professional finish on woven and knit fabrics. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Overedged Seam Stitch D 5 Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot (J)* Center
Materials: (2) 4 x 3 pieces of heavy woven fabric
Procedure: Place one piece of fabric under the foot, aligning the fabric edge so that the stitch forms just on the edge of the fabric. Place the second piece of fabric under the foot, aligning the fabric edge so that the stitch forms just on the edge of the fabric. Sew. Change to the Standard Foot and set machine for a straight stitch. With right sides together, join the two pieces of fabric with a seam allowance. Open seam flat and press.

Attaching Elastic

Elastic can be applied directly to the fabric, such as when making lingerie. If the elastic is wide or less, the elastic can be placed into the General Purpose Foots opening, making it easier to evenly stretch the elastic while sewing. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Honeycomb Stitch C 5 2-3 General Purpose Foot Center

*Twin needle is an optional accessory. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Applying Ribbon with a Twin Needle
By using a Twin Needle, two parallel rows of stitches can be used to attach a ribbon while stitching. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 5 Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Twin Needle Center
Materials: 5 x 5 piece of lightweight woven fabric, with a stabilizer ironed on 6 long piece of wide satin ribbon Procedure: Insert the second spool pin. Both spools of thread follow the same threading path until they reach the eye of the needle. Thread each needle separately. Insert the ribbon through the openings in the presser foot. Pull the ribbon under the foot and then to the back of the foot. Slowly sew a row of stitching on the right side of the fabric. Maintain a slow consistent speed to ensure accurate stitching.
*Twin Needle is an optional accessory. Check with your SINGER Retailer.

Sewing on Leather

Leather can add a bold accent to a garment, home decorating or craft project. Leather does not ravel, so there is no need to finish the seam edges. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle: Needle Position: Materials: Fashion leather Procedure: Finger press a 1 hem in the leather. Sew, using the seam guides to ensure straight stitching. Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3 Special Purpose Foot (J) or General Purpose Foot Leather Needle* SINGER PN#260-203286089S198, Wedge Point Needle Center
NOTE: The optional Roller Foot or Even Feed Foot feeds the leather, vinyl or suede through the machine more easily. * The Leather needle is optional. Check with you SINGER Retailer.

Decorative Stitching

Your sewing projects can have diversity, originality and creativity by adding one or more of the available decorative stitches. By embellishing a project with decorative stitches you can create an original work of art. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Domino Stitch F Special Purpose Foot (J) Center
Materials: (1) 4 x 4 piece of cotton (1) 4 x 4 piece of stabilizer
Procedure: Place stabilizer behind the cotton piece. Sew across the fabric. Use the Reverse Button to reinforce the seam.
Joining Fabric with the Herringbone Stitch
Your sewing projects can have diversity, originality and creativity by adding one or more of the available decorative stitches. By embellishing a project with decorative stitches you can create an original work of art. The Herringbone Stitch is often used to join pieces of fabric and decorative top-stitching. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Herringbone Stitch H 5 Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot (J) Center

Materials: (1) 4 x 4 pieces of lawn (1) 5 long piece of 1 wide lace Procedure: Spray starch and iron the lace and batiste.
Center the lace right side up, lengthwise on the lawn. Stitch lace to fabric by sewing the decorative stitch down both edges of the lace.

Decorative Stippling

The Double Action Stitch simulates free-motion stippling. It is a creative way to decorate craft projects, home decorating projects or wearable art. Try stitching fabric prior to appliqu to create texture to the appliqu fabric. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Double Action Stitch G 5 Stretch Setting Special Purpose Foot (J) Center
Materials: (2) 4 x 4 pieces of cotton (1) 4 x 4 piece of batting Procedure: Place the batting between the cotton pieces.
Sew several rows of the Double Action Stitch.

Scalloped Edge

The delicate scallop stitch creates a beautiful , graceful edging for dresses, blouses, lingerie and childrens clothes. It also makes an distinctive decorative edge finish to home linens. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Scallop Stitch E or below Special Purpose Foot (J) Center
Materials: (1) 4 x 4 Light weight fabric, such as lawn (1) 3 x 5 Rinse-away stabilizer 30 weight decorative thread Procedure: Fold fabric in half. Place stabilizer under fabric fold, extending 1 beyond fabric edge. Stitch a row of Scallop stitches. Align center of foot on the folded edge. Trim away excess stabilizer, then rinse with water to remove remaining stabilizer.

Narrow Hem

The edge of a ruffle, the hem on a napkin and the edge of a prom dress are all perfect examples of where it is beneficial to use the Rolled Hem Foot. The foot has a scroll that helps roll the fabrics edge over, hiding the raw edges and creating a small professional finish hem. Soft fabrics roll best. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3 Rolled or Narrow Hem Foot* Center
Materials: Medium to light weight fabric Procedure: Press a hem to approximately 1 inch of the fabrics edge. Stitch the small hem into place with a straight stitch. Leave the needle in the fabric, but lift the presser foot. Guide the fabric into the scroll of the foot. Lower foot and continue to sew, holding the thread tails firmly. Hold fabric taut and slightly up to help the fabric to roll into the scroll.

*The Rolled/Narrow Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Gathering with the Cording Foot
This technique is great for heavy fabrics such as in home decorating or textured fabrics that do not gather easily. The Cording Foot holds the cord in place, so stitching is effortless. Adjusting gathers is easy, and there is no danger that the cord will break in the middle of the project. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Zigzag Stitch A Cording Foot* Center
Materials: 10 long strand of fine cord Home dcor fabric Procedure: Place a single cord in the center groove of the foot. Secure the cord by tying a knot at the back of the foot. Place the fabric under the foot. Sew a test to ensure that the Zigzag stitches are sewing over the cord, not into the cord. The Zigzag stitch is making a casing for the cord. After stitching is finished, pull the cord which will draw up or gather the fabric. Adjust the gathers evenly by sliding the fabric along the cord. Sew a straight stitch to secure the gathers into place.
*The Cording Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Applying Trims, Cords or Braids.
Use the Cording Foot to easily apply thin cords to add textured to wearable art fashions or home decorating projects. The foot holds the cords in position, so that it is effortless to stitch them into place. There are several decorative cords available, each creating a different effect. Experiment with various cords and stitches! Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Multi-Zigzag C Cording Foot* Center
Materials: Three strands of thin cording Home Dcor fabric Procedure: Thread one decorative cord through each of the foots three grooves or slots. Secure the three cords at the back of the foot by tying a knot. Place the fabric under the foot and sew. The foot will hold all the cords in place as they are sewn into the fabric.
Shirring with the Gathering Foot
Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to create fullness. Shirring consists of three or more rows of gathers. Use only sheer or soft fabrics for this technique. The specially designed Shirring Foot pushes fabric into even folds under the needle. The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Tension: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 5 Fullness is regulated by stitch length Increase the tension Gathering Foot* Center

Materials: Lightweight fabric, such as batiste
Procedure: Pull one to two threads on the fabrics crosswise grain, to create a guide for straight stitching.
*The Gathering Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Turn the handwheel to ensure the needle is correctly positioned. It should line up with the Gathering Foots needle opening. Sew a row on top of the pulled line. Use the foot's edge as a guide to sew the next row of stitching. Rows will be apart if the foot is used as a guide.
Sew 3 or 4 more rows. Do not clip thread ends until it is determined if any fine adjustments are needed to make the gathers even-looking.
Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Multiple Fabric Layers
The Even Feed Foot has its own set of feed dogs that work in conjunction with the machines feeding system to improve the flow of the fabric. This is particularly important when sewing several layers of fabric, such as in quilting. The Even Feed Foot pulls the top layer or layers of fabric through at the same speed as the machines feed dogs are pulling the bottom layer or layers of fabric, making for more even feeding! Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3 Even Feed Foot* Center
Materials: (2) 5 x 5 pieces of cotton with batting between the two pieces Procedure: Sew from one edge to the other.
Top Fabric Batting Bottom Fabric
The Even Feed Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Plaid Fabrics
Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3 Even Feed Foot* Center
Materials: (2) 5 x 5 pieces of plaid or striped fabric Procedure: Match plaids, right sides together Sew the two pieces together using the built-in seam guide on the machine to maintain a consistent seam allowance.
*The Even Feed Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Pile Fabrics
The Even Feed Foot is great for sewing on fake fur for coat accents, costumes or stuffed animals.
Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position:
Straight Stitch A 1, no width 3 Even Feed Foot* Center
Materials: (2) 5 x 5 pieces of fake-fur Procedure: Sew the two pieces together using the built-in seam guide on the machine to maintain a consistent seam allowance. Push the fur into the seam.
Sewing with the Side Cutter
The side cutter is an attachment that will trim the excess fabric while sewing. A Zigzag-type stitch must be used. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Zigzag A 5 1-2 Side Cutter* Center

Materials: (2) 5 x 4 pieces of wool type fabric Procedure: Cut a 1 x 1 notch in the fabric. The cutters blades cut before the needle stitches. Be sure to position the fabric under the needle before beginning to sew. Place the fabric OVER the first metal platform and UNDER the second metal platform. If the cutter is not cutting, it is usually due to the fabric not being placed OVER the first platform. View: Looking down at cutter
Turn the hand-wheel to ensure the the needle does not hit the stitch finger. The stitch width may need to be adjusted.
*The Side Cutter is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Slowly sew and gently guide the fabric. Adjust the stitch length according to fabric. Certain fabrics will cut better or more cleanly than others. This is due to the nature of the fabric. The cutter works best if not more than 1 is being trimmed away.

Sewing with the Ruffler

The Ruffler attachment quickly and easily produces professional looking ruffles on garments, home decorating projects and craft items. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Pattern Selector: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch A 1, no width 7 Ruffler* Center
Materials: 3 x 10 piece of lightweight cotton 3 x 5 piece of lightweight cotton Procedure: Set the Ruffler for the desired amount of ruffles.
Set the Ruffler for the desired depth of the ruffles.
*The Ruffler is optional. Check with your SINGER Retailer.
Place the fabric under the Ruffler. Place fabric in the guide plate.
Remember to lower the presser foot lever. Lightly push the cloth feed plate towards the back of the machine.
Place the longer piece of fabric under the foot and beneath the shorter piece of fabric. Place right sides together. Slowly sew. Watch the Ruffler feed the fabric to make even ruffles. The bottom piece of fabric will feed slower than the top piece.