Singer HD6805C - Manuals

Overview Accessories Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of transparent bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery. Felt Pad — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin. Spool Cap — Tw...

Presser Feet All Purpose Foot (T) (attached on the machine upon delivery) This foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. The bottom of the foot is flat, so that thefabric is held down firmly against the feed teeth while sewing. It also has a wide slot so that the needlecan move from l...

Sew Easy Foot This foot has a guide to help you sew the most accurate seams every time. The foot has an extensionmarked with the most popular seam allowances and a movable fabric guide that can be set whereveryou want for the project you are making. Cording Foot The Cording Foot is mainly used to ad...

Stitch Overview Utility Stitches The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. The most frequently used stitches are printed next to the stitch selection buttons on the front of the machine (Stitch Menu 1). Thosestitches are selected by touching the ...

Darning Stitch Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen towels. Eyelet For belts, laces, etc. Button SewingStitch H For sewing on buttons. Decorative Stitches Your machine also features decorative stitches. The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorativ...

PREPARATIONS Unpacking the Machine 1. Place the box on a steady, flat surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging. 2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag. 3. Wipe off the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area. No...

Spool Pin Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an Auxiliary Spool Pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread.The main spool pin is used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and the Auxiliary Spool Pin in a vertical position(the thread spool rotates...

Thread the Machine C A D B Machine from above E F Machine from front Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheeltoward you. This is very important to help ensure that themachine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result...

Needle Threader C A B D The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needlequickly and easily. The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-inneedle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until theneedle is in its highest position, or press the needle up/downbutton. It is ...

Important Needle Information A B C Change the needle often. As a general rule,needles should be changed every 6-8 hours ofactual stitching time. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make surethe point is not bent or damaged (A). A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakag...

Thread Tension A B C To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine.Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need tobe adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability,make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. Forgeneral sewing, the threads evenly...

Change the Presser Foot 1 2 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position and the presser foot is lifted. The presser foot release lever extendsout the back of the presser foot holder. Press this lever torelease the presser foot. 2. To attach a presser foot to the holder, place the desired...

OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Machine Operation Controls The Operation Control buttons are used to operate the machine. Each functionality is listed and described further below. Reverse Button The Reverse Button has different functionality depending on what stitch that is selected. Stitch Menu 1 ( stitch n...

Stitch Control Panel 1 3 2 4 5 67 9 8 10 11 12 13 The functions on the Stitch Control Panel are used to selectand adjust stitches and program fonts. Each functionality islisted and described further below. 1. Display 2. Stitch menu / Sound on/off 3. Program mode 4. Selection arrows 5. Stitch selecti...

Sequence Controls Sequencing — Press to enter Sequence mode. Navigation Arrows — Use these buttons to move back and forth in your sequence. Repeat — Press to sew your sequence repeatedly. Delete — Press to delete the selected stitch in a sequence. Automatic Stop Setting Press this button to activate...

3 4 5 12 11 1 2 6 7 8 10 9 1. Needle position — if the default needle position is adjusted (or if straight stitch is selected), the active one isshown here 2. Recommended presser foot — indicates what presser foot is recommended to use for the selected stitch to obtainthe best stitch result 3. Activ...

Sequence Mode Display in Sequence Mode Sequence Button Sequence Mode, no stitches in memory 3 4 5 1 2 9 8 7 6 11 10 Sequence Mode, stitches in memory Press the Sequence button to enter sequence mode. Any stitchexcept buttonholes, eyelets and darning stitch can be combinedin a sequence. The total num...

Edit a Sequence Delete Button To delete a stitch in the sequence, select the stitch with thenavigation arrows and press “Delete”. Press “Delete” and keepit depressed for three seconds to delete the whole sequence. To add another stitch to the sequence, go to the position whereto add the stitch. Ente...

SEWING Sewing A B D C E 3.5 3-5 2.5 A. Stitch B. Presser foot C. Stitch length in mm D. Stitch width in mm E. Thread tension Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in thissection of the manual is a chart showing the recommendedsettings and presser foot. See sample of the chart to the righ...

Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction, stop the machine. Press theNeedle Stop button to activate the Needle Down position. Theneedle is brought down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing directionas desired. Lower the presser foot a...

Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch 3.0–5.0 1.0 3–5 Set up for multi-step zigzag stitch Multi-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Makesure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcaststhe edge on the right side. The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seamsto stre...

Closed Overlock Stitch 5.0 2.5 3–5 Set up for closed overlock stitch A B The closed overlock stitch can be used for sewing medium toheavier weight stretch fabrics. Use this stitch to hem stretch fabrics (A) and for belt loops (B).Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with closed overlockstitch fro...

Darning and Mending Repair Large Holes 4.0–6.0 2.0 3–5 Set up for zigzag 5.0 1.0–2.0 3–5 Set up for multi-step zigzag To cover large holes it is necessary to sew a new piece offabric onto the damaged area. Baste the new piece of fabric onto the damaged area on theright side of the fabric. Sew over t...

Repair Small Holes 7.0 2.0 2–4 Set up for darning stitch A B C D A small hole or tear is easily darned with the darning stitch.This stitch automatically sews small stitches back and forth tocover small holes or tears. Thread your machine with a thread in a color as close to yourfabric as possible. 1...

Button Sewing H 3.5 — 2–4 Set up for button sewing A B C Fasten buttons easily and quickly with the special buttonsewing stitch. 1. Select the Button Sewing Stitch. 2. Lower the feed teeth. 3. Attach the Button Sewing Foot to your machine. 4. Mark the placement of the button with a marking pen (A). ...

One-Step Buttonhole 5.0 0.4 3–5 Set up for buttonhole F B A C E G D Sew buttonholes perfectly sized for your button. The fabricshould be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are tobe sewn. 1. Mark the start position of the buttonhole on the fabric (A). 2. On the One-Step Buttonhole Foot, p...

Sew Zippers 3.5 2.0–3.0 3–5 Set up for sewing zippers A B The Zipper Foot can be attached on either the right or the leftof the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the foot in the leftpresser foot position (A). To sew the left side of z...

Hand-Look Quilt Stitch 3.5 2.0–3.0 6–9 Set up for hand-look quilt stitch Simulate the look of handmade quilting with the Hand-lookQuilting stitch. Thread the needle with either transparentthread or with a thread that blends with the color of the top ofthe fabric. Thread the bobbin with a thread colo...

MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of yourmachine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Raise the needle and turn off the machine. Remove t...

Troubleshooting Thread Loops on Underside of Fabric Possible cause: Thread looping on the underside of the fabric is always an indication that the upper thread is not correctlythreaded. This happens when the upper thread is not correctly placed in the thread tension mechanism andhas not been threade...

Possible cause: Bobbin is winding sloppily because thread end not held at beginning of winding process. Solution: Before starting to wind, hold the thread tail (coming out of the bobbin) securely, allow the bobbin topartially fill, then stop to trim the thread tail close to the bobbin. Fabric Pucker...

Needles Breaking Possible cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle. Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle (page 15). Possible cause: Wrong size needle for fabric. Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric type (page 14). Possible cause: Machine not threaded correctly. Solution: Rethread the ma...

Possible cause: Sewing was started with no fabric under the presser foot. Solution: Place fabric under foot, making sure that needle comes down into fabric; lightly hold both thread tails forfirst few stitches. Possible cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique. Solution: Place stabilizer undern...

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