Singer 1120 - User Manual

1. Thread tension dial 3. Thread take-up lever 5. Presser foot 6. Needle plate 7. Removable sewing table/accessory storage 8. Bobbin stopper 9. Stitch length dial 11. Pattern indicator window 12. Reverse sewing lever 2. Presser foot pressure adjustment 4. Thread cutter (not on all models) 10. Stitch...

Standard a Optional accessories ccessories a. All purpose foot Buttonhole foot Button sewing foot L-screwdriver Seam ripper/ brush g. Oil bottle Pack of needles Bobbin (3x) L. Spool holder (These 6 accessories are notsupplied with this machine;they are however available asspecial accessories from yo...

Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in thedirection of the arrow. (1) The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as anaccessory box.To open, lift up at the point of the arrow. (2) 5 Fitting the snap-in sewing table

Polarized attachment plug Conductorintended to be grounded Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)For appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must beused with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. The foot control pedal regula...

Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removingthe plug from the main socket! - Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1) - Remove the face plate (B). - Unscrew the bulb and install a new one (C). (2) - Replace the face plate and tighten screw. Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer ...

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser footcan be raised for easy positioning of the work. (A) to a high rise position The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-setand requires no particular readjustment according to the typeof fabric (light-or-heavy weight). However, i...

b a Raise the presser bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) asillustrated. (1) Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directlyabove the pin (d). (2)Raise the lever (e).Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) willengage automatically. Raise the presser foo...

- Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1). For smaller spools of thread place spool holder with smallside next to spool (2). - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (3). - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4). - Push bobbin to right (5). - Hold thread end...

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needlemust be fully raised. Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting orremoving the bobbin. - Open the hinged cover (1). - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arro...

Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs ofwear and causing problems. For best sewing results alwaysuse SINGER Brand Needles. Insert the needle A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards...

13 This is a simple operation but it is important to carry outcorrectly as by not doing so . - Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. (2) For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading. - Lift ...

Upper thread tension Please note: Basic thread tension setting: "4"To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. Toreduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sew...

Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel(1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raisingneedle. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread upthrough the needle plate hole (2). Lay both threads to the backunder the presser foot. (3) 1 2 3 16 Raising the bo...

B To secure the beginning and the end of seam, press down thereverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Releasethe lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread takeup lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot andrem...

At the start of this manual, you were informed that this bookcovers the operation of multiple models of sewing machines.The primary difference between the various models is the typeand number of stitch patterns. In addition to stitch patternsthere is also a difference in the number of dials used to ...

Function of stitch width dial Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging (for models A & B) The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 5mm;however, the width can be reduced on any patterns. The widthincreases as you move zigzag dial from "0" - "5". For twinneedle...

* The blindhem foot is an optional accessory not supplied with this machine. For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. hem/lingerie for firm fabrics. Turn the speed control to minimum! Blind hem for stretch fabrics. (for models B, C & D) Blind Set the machine as illustrated (1). It takes practi...

Install the darning plate. (A) Change presser foot to button sewing foot. (B) Select zigzagstitch. Position the work under the foot. Place the button on themarked position, lower the foot. Adjust stitch width to "0" andsew a few securing stitches. Set the stitch width to number "3"- ...

24 Sew 4-step buttonholes Prepare Note: Tips: 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm (1/8") for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric. 3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking Adjust the stitch length...

Set the pattern selector dial to " " or " ". Change to zipper foot. The zipper foot can be attached right (1) or left (2) dependingon which side of the foot you are going to sew.To sew past the zipper pull, lower the needle into the fabric,raise the presser foot and push the zipper p...

0 1 2 3 4 S 1 S 2 * The hemmer foot is an optional accessory not supplied with your machine. For hems in fine or sheer fabrics. Set the stitch pattern dial to " " or " ". Change to optional hemmer foot. Neaten the edge of the fabric. At the beginning of the hem, turnunder the edge tw...

5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 S 1 S 2 * The cording foot is an optional accessory not supplied with your machine. Decorative effects, cushions, tablecloths, etc. Set stitch pattern selector on " ". In addition to zig zag, various other stitches are suitable forsewing on cord, e.g. blindh...

* The darning foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine. Set the pattern selector dial to " " or " ".(1) Remove the presser foot clamp (3).Attach the darning foot to the presser foot holder. The lever (A)should be behind the needle clamp screw (B). Press thedarning...

4 5 6 7 3 1 Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply byremoving the plug from the mains socket. When cleaning themachine, it must always be disconnected from the electricitysupply. Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open thehinged front cover and unscrew the ne...

34 Trouble shooting guide Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, unevenfeed The machine is noisy The machine jams 1.The machine is not threaded correctly2.The thread tension is too tight3....