Page 3 - instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Ser...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................. 1 Intended Use...............................................................1Machine Overview .......................................................1Needle Area Overview .................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Intended Use
INTRODUCTION Intended Use Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial use. Additional assistance, by region, may be found on the web at www.singer.com. Machine Overview 3 1 5 6 10 9 8 7 4 12 11 2 13 1. Feed Teeth Lever — move from side...
Page 7 - Overview Accessories; Bobbin x4
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...
Page 8 - Presser Feet; Even Feed Foot
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...
Page 9 - Optional Accessories
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...
Page 10 - Stitch Overview; Utility Stitches; Application; For all types of sewing.
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 ...
Page 12 - Decorative Stitches
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...
Page 13 - PREPARATIONS; Unpacking the Machine; For the USA and Canada; Packing Machine after Sewing
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...
Page 15 - Spool Pin; Main Spool Pin
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...
Page 17 - Thread the Machine; Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
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...
Page 18 - Needle Threader; • Use the handle (A) to pull the needle threader all the way; Needles; Universal Needle
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 ...
Page 19 - Needle Size; Light duty all purpose thread; Change the Needle; Push the new needle upwards into the needle clamp with
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...
Page 20 - The feed teeth lever is found at the back of the free arm.; Presser Foot Pressure
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...
Page 21 - Change the Presser Foot; Make sure that the needle is in the highest position and the
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...
Page 22 - OPERATING YOUR MACHINE; Machine Operation Controls; Reverse Button
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...
Page 23 - Stitch Control Panel; Stitch selection buttons; Display
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...
Page 24 - 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.; Sewing Mode
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...
Page 25 - Select a Stitch
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...
Page 26 - Sequence Mode; Display in Sequence Mode; Create a Sequence
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...
Page 27 - Edit a Sequence; Adjust a Stitch in the Sequence; Use the navigation arrows to select the stitch to be adjusted.; Sew Out a Sequence
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...
Page 28 - SEWING; Sewing; Start to Sew – Straight Stitch; Set your machine for straight stitch (see chart to the right).; Change Needle Position
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...
Page 29 - Change Sewing Direction; Raise the presser foot.; Finish Sewing
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...
Page 30 - Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch; Slant Overedge Stitch
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...
Page 31 - Closed Overlock Stitch; Blind Hems; • Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven fabric.
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...
Page 32 - Darning and Mending; Repair Large Holes; Repair Tears; Trim the piece of fabric used as reinforcement.
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...
Page 33 - Repair Small Holes; The darning stitch is used together with the Buttonhole; Jeans Hem
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...
Page 34 - Button Sewing
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). ...
Page 35 - Note: Always sew a test buttonhole on a piece of scrap fabric.
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...
Page 36 - Sew Zippers; Centered Zipper
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...
Page 37 - Hand-Look Quilt Stitch; Tip: Use a size 100 Topstitch Needle for an even greater effect.
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...
Page 38 - MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Machine; Cleaning under the Bobbin Area; Raise the needle and turn off the machine.
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...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting; Thread Loops on Underside of Fabric; Check that bobbin is placed correctly in the bobbin holder (page 12).; Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric
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...
Page 40 - Disengage bobbin winding spindle by pushing it to the left.
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...
Page 41 - Needle all the way up in the needle clamp.; Skipping Stitches; Place stabilizer underneath fabric.; Thread Bunching at Beginning
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...
Page 42 - Upper Thread Breaking; Technical Specification; (using straight stitch with default stitch length)
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...
Page 43 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Singer, and the Cameo “S” Design are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company LimitedS.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessorieswithout prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Suc...
