J, WD, se a ai 7 the GENE Portable Zig-Zag Sewing Machine by SINGER Congratulations... You are about to discover a wonderful world of sewing pleasure with your sewing machine. You will enjoy its lightweight portability and its many features * Plain zig-zag stitching for buttonholes, buttons, and stretch fabrics, as well as decorative needle work. ‘+ Multi-stitch zig-zag stitching for mending, joining, and reinforcing without bulk. ‘+ Blindstitching for overedged seams and almost invisible hems. + Singer exclusive drop-in, front bobbin for quick, convenient bobbin removal and replacement. ‘+ Plusthe most-wanted accessories, including a zipper foot for corded seams and zippers,and ball-point needles for synthetic and stretch fabrics... all neatly stored in a handy pouch packed with the machine. As you go through this book, you will discover how these and many other features enable you to sew beautifully and easily. Enjoy sewing! Form 8 214 “A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY Printed in France ‘copyright 1972 by The Singer Company, N, Imp, Paul Cupane " CLICHYCONTENTS 1. Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine 2 Principal Parts, 2 2. Getting Ready to Sew. see 4 Preliminary Steps 4 6 1 Choosing Needle and Thread Threading the Bobbin Case and Needle... 10, + 3. Straight Stitching ........ 13 Adjusting Selectors 4 ‘Sewing a Seam ..... 216 20 Basic Zig-Zag Patterns 20 Adjusting Selectors 2 Satin Stitching 23 5. Accessories and When to Use Them 24 6. Sewing the Professional Way ......... 90 Hints on Sewing Special Fabrics |........ 31 Buttons and Buttonholes. : 35 Darning : 38 Zippers 39 Using the Plain Zig-Zag Stitch a Using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag 8 Using the Blindstitch ....... “a 7. Caring for Your Sewing Machine Cleaning the Machine ........ Removing Face Plate and Bobbin Cas Changing Light Bulb ...... : Replacing Slide Plate and End Cover.. Performance Checklist Fashion* Aids coerce Of Index .... 52 | GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE principal parts4, Bobbin-Winder 11. Reverse-Stitch Tension Dise Push Button 2. Take-up Lover 12 Bobbin Winder 3. Needle-thread 1% Seat Pin Fension Dises 14. Presser-Foot 4. Needle-Thread iter Tension Dial 15. Thread Cutter 5. Slide Plate 46. Presser Foot 17, Feed 6. Stiteh Wi Seistion "48. Bobbin 7. Needle Position 19: Needle Plate Seiector 20. Needle Clamp 8. Stitch Pattern 21+ Hand Wheel Selector 22. Hand Wheel Disc 9. Power & Light 28. Pouch Switch 24, End Cover 10. Stitch Length 25. Threading Control Chart 2 GETTING READY TO SEW preliminary steps 1, CONNECTING THE MACHINE Bofore plugging in your machine, be sure ‘that the electrical information indicated on ‘the bottom of your machine conforms to your electrical power supply. Push the machine plug into the receptacle at the right end of the machine. Then connect the power-line plug to your electrical outlet.2. OPERATING MACHINE AND CONTROLLER To turn on both machine and sewing light, press right side of power and light switch fo ON position (red bar on. switch will be Visible). "To turn off machine and light, press left side of switch to OFF position, CAUTION : Turn off the power and light switch before changing needles, presser feet and needle plates and when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the ‘machine ‘by accidently pressing the Speed cont To run the machine, press the speed con- troller. The harder you press, the faster the machine will sew. To stop the machine from sewing, remove Pressure from speed controller. choosing needle and thread ose will depend needle and thread you c! Re‘er to it before starting a sew: doos the fabric being stitched. The tabie be- ject. Be su he same size ani low Is @ practical guide to needle and thread Gf thread im bo ie ane sober. FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE NEEDLES FABRI THREAD ene TYPE Size DELICATE — tulle, chiffon, fre lace, Fine merceczed cotton Sple organza Fine syathetic thread 220 8 ex) LIGHTWEIGHT — batiste, organdy, jer- $0 mercerized cotton Style sey, vole, taffeta, crepe, chifion vel "aM silk 2m " Yet plastic fim Synthetic thread osx) Gotten’ wrapped synthetic MEDIUM WEIGHT — gingham, per 50 mercerized cotton eale, pique, linen, chin 60 otto Style fe corduroy, SA silk ad PA deep-pile fa Synthetic thread “ex Cotton wrapped syntheticNEEDLES. FABRIC THREAD TYPE SIZE MEDIUM HEAVY — gabardine, tweed Heavy-duty Style sailcloth, denim, coatings, crapery mercerized cotton 4 fabries, vinyl, deep-pile fabries 40 t0 60 cotton Syothetic thread HEAVY — overcoatings, dungaree, Heavy-duty upholstery fabries, canvas mercerized cotton 8 26 t0 40 cotton Synth RIGHTS — decorative straight DM silk topstitching (Buttonhole twist) TIC KNITS AND STRETCH "A" nylon FABRICS — polyester, doublexnit, $0 mercerized cotton “4 spandex, nylon tricot, clré tricot, PAM silk Ball Point, Jersey, panné velvet Cotton wrapped synthetic (Yellow Sand) LEATHER — suede, kidskin, capeskin, 50 mercerized cotton Style n lambskin, lined leath Synthetic thread 2082 14 "AN silk 3x2) 8 Cotton wrapped synthetic. silk 50 mercerized cotton or * sobbin. WINDING THE BOBBIN Press hand wheel disc at® * Open slide plate just enough to make bobbin accessible, and lift out bobbin. # Close slide plate.Winding Steps © Raise spool pin, break paper at end of spool if necessary, and place thread Spool on pin. Lead thread around tension dle and through small hole In bobbin from the inside). ‘* Place bobbin on holder and push bob- bin to right (to engage bobbin winder). ‘© Hold thread as shown and start machine. Cut off thread end when winding is well under way, When required amount of thread has been wound (winding will stop by itself when bobbin is full), stop machine and cut connecting thread. ‘* Push bobbin toward left to disengage bobbin winder. ‘* Press hand wheel disc for sewing (see page 8). THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE © Hold bobbi thread unwinds as notch, draw it ‘own. Place bobbin tension. spring and into slot. in bobbin case. 10 10 that ¢ Pull thread into the « Draw about three inches of thread * Close slide plate, al- lowing thread to enter slot between slide and needle plate.THREADING THE NEEDLE © Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle to its highast point and raise presser foot. * Place thread spool on spool pin and lead thread through all threading points. Thread needle from front to back. ‘© Draw about three inches of thread through Threading the Needle eye of needle. " RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Now that you have threaded the machine, you will need to raise the bobbin thread through the needle hole in the needle plate. To do this : Step 3 ‘* Hold needle thread * Continue turning * Open the loop with and bobbin threads lightly with left hand hand wheel and hold- your fingers. under presser foot and turn hand wheel ing needle thread until and draw to back slowly toward you so needierises, Tighten « Place both needle of machine. that needle enters your hold on the hole in needle plate. needle thread and bring up bobbinthread in a loop, ++» You are now ready to sew 23 STRAIGHT STITCHING Pattern Selector: Any setting Needle Position: . Center Stitch Width: } Straight Stiten Stitch Length: To suit fab General Purpose Needle Plate and Foot Before you move the selectors to set your sewing ‘machine for straight stitching, turn hand wheel toward you until needle is above ‘the needle plate. STARTING TO SEW © Raise presser foot. * Position needle is to start. * Lower presser foot and start machine. fabric where stitching adjusting selectors Indicator Line Forward stitch L To Reverse Stitching ths ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch control lets you select the length ‘of ‘stitches, Numbers to left of the control Fepresent the number of straight stitches per inch the higher the number, the shorter tho stitch. “Generally, shorter stitches are 4 To sew perfectly on a wide variety of fabrics, adjust’ stitch length, and. thread tension as instructed on the following pages. sen eee Sh a oe General Purpose Foot and Needle Plate 8 best for lightweight fabric; longer ones for heavy fabric. The FINE A'area is used for the adjustment of zig-zag. satin stitching (see page 23). SETTING STITCH LENGTH * Position control so. that indicator aligned with stitch length number. © To shorten the stitch, upward to a higher number. is move control * To lengthen the stitch, move downward to a lower number. control For reverse stitching, press the revers stitch push button downward as far as it will go and hold in place (the button can be pushed in while the machine is sewing). Release pressure on the push button to return to forward stitching.REGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION Correct thread tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to puckor. Make a test eee sample with the fabric and thread you plan A ) fo use and examine it. A perfect stitch wil A, have the needle and bobbin threads locked Se between the layers of fabric with no loops on Increase Decrease top or bottom and no puckers. The tension dial regulates ‘the degree of tension on your needle thread. Set it accord- ing to type of thread and fabric you use. Num- bers on dial eliminate guesswork in duplicating settings. if stitehes in your test sample look too loose, increase needle-thread tension. If the fabric puckers, decrease tension. * To increase tension, turn dial to number. ‘¢ To decrease tension, turn dial tolower number. PRESSER-FOOT PRESSURE Presser-foot pressure has been preset for all your sewing. her sewing a seam is © On top of the fabric (never fon underside in contact with feed). © At right angles to the stitching ti ‘* Just nipping into the fabric at stitching line. STARTING A SEAM # Sot stitch length selector aa for desired number of "Pin Placement stitches per inch. © Align fabric with appro- PIN BASTING * jrigte seam guideline (soe Pin basting is a time. page 1). saver and can be used ‘© Backstitch to edge for reinforcement When “you sew. easy» Position needle in fabric ” by pushing in reverse-stitch push button. to-handle. fabric. “Use about 1/2 inch from back Hold button until stitches reach edge fine pins and place them: edge. of fabric,then release for forward stitching. 16KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT seams straight, Num- bers indicate distance, In Bths of an Inch, from the needle. If you want a5/8-inch seam, for exam- ple, keep right-hand edge of fabric on number 5 guideline. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner 5)8-inch from fabric edge, use the crosslines on the slide plate. up fabric with right oF left gui Using Guidelines 5 on needle plate. The numbered lines « Stitch seam, slowing on the needle plate speed as you approach are guides for keeping corner. ‘Supporting Fabric 18 Cornering Fabric at Crosslines Fabric af Turning Stop stitching, with needle down, when bottom edge of fabric reaches cornering crosslines on slide plate, Raise presser foot and turn fabric on needle, bringing bottom edge of fabric in tine ‘with guideline 5. Lower foot and stitch in new direction. 7 GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot. Some fabrics, however, require support while being stitched (see page 31). CURVED SEAMS Use a short stitch length for elasticity and strength. For example, if you use 12 stitches per inch for straight seams, select 15 to 20 per inch to stitch curved seams in the same fabric.REINFORCING END OF SEAM « Stitch to the fabricedge. Backstitch 1/2 inch to reinforce the end of the seam by pushing in the reverse-stitch push button and then releasing ‘* Turn hand wheel toward you to bring needle to its highest point. ‘© Raise presser foot and remove fabric by drawing it to the back and left. © Cut threads on thread cutter at rear of presser bar. 4 71G-2AG STITCHING The basic zig-zag stitches built into, yoi I sewing machine, and the selector settings for obtaining these patterns are shown below. basic zig-zag patterns Plain Zig-Zag Stitch — Used for buttonholes, button sewing, bar tacks, and applique. It is especially useful for flexible seams in knit and stretch fabrics. Blindstiteh — Indispensable for finishing hems and seam edges, ané for zipper insertion. Multi-Stiteh Zig-Zag Stitch—Lets you mend, join and reinforce without bulk TO SEW A ZIG-ZAG STITCH PATTERN purr sate grr sucgon | paqrew guceoe = Sie S Blindstiteh Plain Zig-Zag AN «Set patter selector for stitch desired. = SS © Adjust stitch length, sti stitch width and needie as instructed on following pages. 20adjusting selectors ADJUSTING WIDTH ADJUSTING STITCH ADJUSTING NEEDLE- oP Beco BPACEMENS SRRERD Senuion STITCH wiore NEECLE POSITION Seas ize dodo =z Bitton! SANG” comet Most used at Narrow Setting Widths Before adjusting stitch width or needle position selectors, make Zig-zag stitching requires less sure needle is above fabric. needie-thread tension than To produce a zig-zag stitch Most zig-zag stitching will be straight stitching. If stitches pattern, move selector to any done in center (Ly needle 40 not lie flat and fabric is Setting’ to right of straight position. Left (Lu) and right puckered, lower tension by stitch setting. CAy''setiings are’ for special turning dial to a lower number. Stitch placements, as shown above. ZIZ-ZAG STITCHING (Continued) ‘Adjusting Stitch Length General Purpose Foot 2 a ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH Any stitch length setting from 6 to just below the “FINE” ‘area will give you an open zig-zag stitch of the zig-zag Pattern you select. The lower the number, the more open your stitches will be. The “FINE” stitch area is used for adjusting zig-zag satin stitching (see page 23). PRESSER-FOOT PRESSURE Presser-foot pressure has been preset for all your sewing (see page 15) CHOOSING ACCESSORIES Refer to pages 26 and 27, and to detailed instructions in the section called "Sewing the Professional beginning on page 30.satin stitching atin stitching, a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches, Is useful for both ullty and decorative work; for exemple, buttonholes, applique and bar tacks. Make a test sample first so you can adjust stitch length ang thread tension properly. Soft fabrics require a backing fo ensure a firm stitch. Crisp organdy or lawn is suitable for this purpose. ‘Adjusting Stith Length SELECTOR SETTINGS AND ACCESSORIES for Satin Stitching «# Pattern Selector: { Plain Zig-Zag ie Soaticn a Centr ops s Eee mony (Fine Area) =a * General Purpose Needle Plate and Special Purpose Foot SS Adjusting Stitch Length Gradually move stitch control upwards until stitches are closely spaced and form a smooth surface. Adjusting Thread Tension {f fabric is puckered, lower needle-thread tension by tu tension dial to @ lower numb jased as the stitch width is ing “The tension should Be qajasting Thread Tensom reased. a a 23 5 AGCESSORIES Needle Bar Needle-Clamp Screw Needle Clamp Plat side of Needle to Back ‘Changing the Needle Rogular Needle (tye 72020) ey... and when to use them The accessories that come with your Genie sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily and perfectly. Additional accessories, listed on page Si at the back of this instruction book, are avai- lable at your local Singer Sewing Center. BOBBINS Transparent, drop-in bob thread suppiy at a glance. # 172896, shows NEEDLES Your machine is fitted with a style # 2020, size 14 needle for all-purpose sewing. The needle pack supplied with your accessories contains: ACCESSORIES (Continued) General Purpose Foot and Needle Plate & Zipper Foot Special Purpose Foot 6 * Style 7 2020 sewing. © Style 4 2045 ball-point (yellow band) need- les, for sewing synthetic knits and stretch fabrics. needles, for all-purpose CHANGING THE NEEDLE The needle clamp is designed so that the needle cannot be inserted backwards. To change the needle: 1, Raise needle bar to its highest position, Ioosen needle-clamp screw, and remove needle. 2. Insert new needle in clamp, with the flat side of the needle to the back; push it up as far as it will go. 3, Tighten needle-clamp screw. 25 GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT AND NEEDLE PLATE are in place on the machine. Use them forall utility sewing, with either straight or zig-zag stitching SPECIAL PURPOSE FOOT is used for all kinds of decorative zig-zag stitching. Use this foot for: + Zig-zag satin stitching © Applique ‘* Buttonholes ZIPPER FOOT is. used to place stitching Close to a raised edge. It can be fitted to the presser-foot shank for use on either right or left side of the needle. Use it for: * Corded seams * Tubular cording Zipper insertionCHANGING PRESSER FEET The presser feet that are supplied with your machine snap on and off a common shank To change the foot: 1. Raise needle to its highest position and raise the presser-foot lifter. 2, Press toe of presser foot upward (as far as it wil go) and then shap down to remove the foot. 3. Center the new presser foot under the shank and lower the presser-foot lifter so that shank fits over the presser-foot pin. 4. Press down on presser-foot screw until foot snaps into place. ACCESSORIES (Continued) fe ee BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE is used with the general purpose foot to position the hem fold tor blindstitch nemming (page 44). To attach, simply loosen presser-foot screw and slip guide between screw and presser-foot shank. Position guide so that it clears both slide plate and. presser-foot toe. Tighten screw. FEED-COVER NEEDLE PLATE replaces the jeneral purpose needle platewhen fabricteoding is not desired. Use it for button sewi (Gage 38) and free-motion derning (page 38)CHANGING NEEDLE PLATES 1. Ralse presser foot (you do not need to 2. Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. Open slide plate with downward finger pressure. Draw plate toward you, opening it all the way to raise the locking pin that holds the needle plate in place. 4. Place thumb under right side of needle plate ; lift and withdraw plate to right. 5. Insert new needle plate under locking pin and over position pin. 6. Close slide plate to lower locking pin and secure the needle plate. Position Pin Removing the Needle Plate 29 6 SEWING THE PROFESSIONAL WAY sewing knit and stretch fabrics When you sew stretch tabrics, doubleknit, tricot and jersey, choose one of the stitch patterns that sew stretch into the seam. The table below will help you make the right selec tion. Sh Ne Mulli-Stteh Zig-Zag VVVVVV Biindatich x0 Remember to_use a ball-point needle (Style #2046) in the machine when you attach elastic or sew a synthetic knit or stretch fabri Plain seams—Attaching stay tapes—Seam finishing— Edge finishing—Attaching stretch lace. em Attaching elastic and stretch lace—Lingerie and swimsuit construction—Girdle seams— ‘Seam finishes—Casings and waistband finishes. ‘Overedged stretch seams—Flexible blindstitch hemming—Overcast seam finishin hems in lingerie—Ladder seams. ‘Shellhints on sewing special fabrics GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC Most fabrics of stretch and knit construction need only to be guided in front of the presser foot. Some fabrics, however, require support while being stitched © For nylon tricot, ciré, panné velvet, and similar synthetic knits, apply gentle tension by holding fabric taut'in front and back of the presser foot as you sew. + For elasticized fabric, stretch lace, and knits’ with an_unusual amount of elas ticity, “apply. firm tension in. front and back’of the foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are being placed. LEATHER-LOOK VINYL (Continued) * Topstitching holds seams and garment edges Smooth and flat and adds a decorative note. Take One or Two Stitches Diagonally Across the Point Turning a Sharp Corner on Leather-Look Vinyl # For sharp points on collars and lapels, take fone or two stitches diagonally across the point to allow enough space to smoothly enclose the seam edge. 32 LEATHER-LOOK VINYL * Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers, and hems in place for stitching: ‘© Stitch with a long stitch (8 to 10 stitches per ich). A short stitch may cut the fabric. ‘* Sow with a steady, even pace and stitch accurately. Seams’ cannot be ripped out without leaving needle marks in the fabric. ‘© The shiny side of some vinyls tends to stick to metal surfaces. Use a strip of tissue paper between the fabric and metal machine surfaces to prevent this. Other remedies include dusting fabric with talcum powder or wiping it with a damp sponge. © Reinforce button and buttonhole areas with interfacing, Bound buttonholes are the best choice for vinyls with knit backing. st CIRE (Wet-Look Taffeta and Tricot) # Do not use pins in any area of the aarment that will be visible when completed. ‘* Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers, and hems in place for stitching. ‘ Stitch accurately; seams cannot be ripped Out because needle marks remain in fabric. * Sew seams under gentle tension by holding fabric slightly taut at front and back of needle. © Stitch ciré taffeta with a fairly long stitch @ to 10 straight stitches per inch) and use an enclosed edge finish for seams and hems. © Stitch ciré knits with a_medium-length stitch (12 straight stitches per inch) and use a fine ball-point needle.‘¢ Machine-worked buttonholes (as well as bound buttonholes) can be made in ciré fabric. Always use an interfacing and make sure the closed plain zig-zag stitches do not cut the fabric. VELVET AND VELVETEEN ‘¢ Mark and baste with silk thread. # Use a Style # 2020, size 11 needle, and a fine thread for seaming. ““A” silk or nylon thread is recommended for velvet. ‘+ Always stitch in the direction of the nap. * Pin or hand-baste seams and sew under gentle tension by holding fabric slightly taut in front and back of needle. Extra-long DEEP? E FABRICS (Fake Fur) (Continued) © As seam is stitched, smooth pile away from seam allowance with @ darning needle or embroicery pin. After stitching seams with a 5/&inch seam allowance, use small hand scissors to shear pile from entire seam allowance to reduce bulk. # Stiteh 4/4-inch pre-shrunk tape into neck! and shoulder seams for stability and rein- forcement. @ Leather and leather-iook fabrics comple ment fur fabrics. Use them for bound buttonholes and easy button loops. © Coat hems are less bully, if narrow and finished with a three-inch fabric facing or grosgrain ribbon. ‘ Slash through the center fold of darts and 36 straight seams may be machine-basted with a long, wide, plain zig-zag stitch. ‘¢ To sew panné velvet, use a hall-point needle and a_shorter-thari-normal stitch length (12 to 15 straight stitches per inch). DEEP-PILE FABRICS (Fake Fur) © Pin, rather than baste, seams. Place pins at short intervals at ‘right angles to the seam-line. Pins with colored heads are easier to see and remove. ‘* Sow in direction of nap. * Stitch with a fairly long machine stitch @ to 10 straight stitches per inch) and use cotton wrapped synthetic thread ina size 14 or 16, Style # 2020 needle. 33 finger-press open, or stitch with a narrow, plain zig-zag stitch and trim away excess Fabric alter stitching. Stitehing Deep-Pile Fabries (Fake Fur) ‘Smoothing Pile Away from Seam Allowancebuttons and buttonholes BUTTONS + Pattern Selector: = Plain Zig-Zag + Needle Position: 1 Left + Stitch Width: See below + Feed-Cover Needle Plate + Special Purpose or General Purpose Foot Flat buttons can be sewn on by machine using the plain zig-zag stitch. Attach feed- cover plate and special purpose or general urpose foot. Set stitch width selector at | ‘or straight stitching and needle position at J.” (left) Place button under presser foot and lower needle into left hole. Lower foot. Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is above foot. Move stitch width selector to a medium-wide BUTTONHOLES ‘+ Pattern Selector: = Plai ‘+ Needle Position: J. Left « Stitch Width: See illustrations + Stitch Length: Above A (Fine Area) ‘+ General Purpose Needle Plate ‘+ Special Purpose Foot Zig-Zag Make a test buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. Be sure to duplicate the thickness of the garment and include interfacing if appro- priate, Stitch Width Settings Use two stitch width settings: one for side stitching and one for bar tacks. 36 zig-zag setting and continue to turn hand wheel Until noodle le above right hole in butto Increase or decrease stitch width setting to sult hole-spacing of button. Take six or more zi zag stitches to attach’ button and end with needle on left side. Move stitch width selector to and take a few stitches in left hole of button to fasten threads. Button Sewing For best results, Button Sewing Foot No. 161613 is recommended (see page 51). 35 Buttonhole Length The length of the opening depends on the diameter and thickness of the button. To find the right length, cut a small slit in a scrap of your fabric and gradually enlarge it until the button slips through easily. Add at least 1/8 inch (1/16 inch for each’ bar tack), and mark the fabric, Procedure: Place work under needle, aligning center marking of buttonhole with slot in the presser foot. Side Stitching: Position needle in fabric at point A. Lower foot and stitch to end of marking. ‘Leave needle in fabric at point B. Raise foot and pivot work on needle. Lower foot. Take one stitch without changing width setting, bringing work to point C.Bar Tack: Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks and take at least six stitches. Stop at point D. Side Stitching: Readjust stitch width selector for side stitching. Complete work to point E, Leave needle in fabric. Final Bar Tack: Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks, and take at least ‘six stitches ending at point F. Fastening Stitch: To secure stitching, move ‘stitch width selector to | and take three stitches. Remove work, draw threads to underside, fasten and trim. Cut’ opening’ for button sharp scissors. darning Worn or torn spots on ct le practice. itch Width: | Seraight Stitch + Needle Position: de Center ¢ Stiteh Length: A (Fine Area) + Feed-Cover Nestle Plate 1 No Presser Foot, Presser Ber Lowered 1 Moderate Machine Speed Idren's clothes, knits inens can be darned quickly A cB c D tee big 1. side sitehing 5 2, Bar Tack D (che = Pee 2% 4. Final Bar Tack . rea to be dared, ‘embroidery hoop. ‘kunder needle over feed-cover plate ; /ower presser bar to engage tension. 3. Hold needle thread loosely with left hand, turn hand wheel over, and draw bobbin ‘thread up through fabric. Hold both thread ends ang lower needle into fabric. Outline grea to be darned with run: stitches for reinforcement. . Stitch cross opening, moving hoop, under needle at slight angle from lower left t Spoer right. When opening is filed, cover Fea with crosswise lines of stitching. is method of controlling fabric movement with an embroidery hoop may be used to do embroidery or monogramming with the zi zag stit NOTE: For extra control or darning without an embroidery ogo, the use of the Darning mbroidery Foot is recommended. (See Sage #0,zippers At the notions counter in your Si Center, you will find many iere zippers, one of which will be just rig you want to sew. The zipper package wi easy-to-follow instructions for inserting th Ang, with the zipper foot, you will form’ an even line of stitching close to the zipper. See instructions for attaching the zipper foot on the following page CORDED SEAMS @ corded seam is 2 professional treatment for, slipcovers, children’s clothes, blouses and lingerie. To make a corded seam, make the welting first (or buy it ready-made at a ons counter), then stitch it into the seem. For both steps, use the zipper foot to place the stitching close to the cord. Zipper Foot to Left of Needle Zipper Foot to Right of Needle Zipper insertion Making the Welting Attaching the Zipper Foo! ‘* Adjust stitch width selector to straight stitch position. When the zipper is to the right of the needle: * Move spacer on zipper foot to left, to allow nk to enter right side of foot, so that dle will enter right notch in foot. ‘When the zipper is to the /eft of the needle: ‘© Move spacer on zipper foot to right, to allow shank to enter /eft side of foot, so that needle will enter left notch in foot. (The zipper foot is snapped on to shank as instructed on page 27).ae 2 Cor using the plain’ zig-zag stitch + Plain Streten + Repairing Seam Stretoh t Garments Stitch = nS Needle 5 we. = Position > jeedie ‘Stich Position “= fitch ison Foul agth a tee Length 120 General Purpose Foot General Purpose Foot + Unsere Sam + Bar Tacks itch : and Stitch wien | 26 E wen = Needle Needle Position Position “> Stitch Stier ag Length 2 Length * FINE General Purpose General Purpose Foot Foot 4“ + Blanket Binding using the plain zig-zag stitch 5 —— Stiteh wie & Needle Position ch get2 Length Tees ees General Purpose SSE General Purpose Foot Foot «+ Applicue + Monograms teh g Stitch gx teh and § Win €2 Needle Needle Position “ Position ster ay Sten 4 ine “, , Spécial Pe ; Foot 2SAN using the multi-stitch zig-zag “a iy = Mending a Necdie + Dats in Interfazing Stitch wien = Genera! Purpose Foot Step Step2 Steps 6 using the blindstitch ANE » Blindstiteh Blindstitch Guide = Overedged Hem Streteh Hem Stitch gag - b $22 Wier = Needie yoy Needle Position “+ 0° Position “= ‘Stitoh Stiteh Length 1018 Length &20 Generai Purpose Foot + Ladder General Purpose Foot ae a z wee Wan £22 Besiton 2 << Been Stiteh Sieh 20 1 2 Length “5 Use Light SS General Purpose Thread Tension Foot a General Purpose Foot7 CARING FOR YOUR SEWING MACHINE cleaning the machine Your machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few moments of your time {o hoop it clean, How often you will need to clean the machine will depend on how often you use it. CAUTION: Before cleaning the machine, dis- connect powerline plug from your electrical Remove lint or fluff from exposed parts. With a soft cloth, clean areas indicated in illustration at right. ‘If there is excessive lint in the bobbin case area, remove bobbin case for cleaning. See page 47. * To clean the machine surface, use a mild liquid dishwashing detergent strength as used for dishes. Dry with damp cloth so that a thin film is left on the surfaces. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners. CLEANING THE MACHINE (Continued) Remove face plate as instructed below and use a small brush to clean area behind face plate, Remove needle plate (see page 29) and, using a small brush, clean area under needle plate and slide plate. After cleaning, apply SINGER* oil at points ‘SINGER oil is specially prepared ‘not contain harmful deposits that can ‘with the smooth action of precision removing and replacing face plate CAUTION: Before removing face plate, discon- rect power-line plug from electrical outlet. 1, Loosen and remove screw A plate by sliding it downward. 6 remove face 2. Replace face plate by sliding top edge up under edge of top cover; replace and tighten serew A. Removing Face Plateremoving and replacing bobbin case Bobbin Case Bobbin Case Holder Removing Bobbin Case CAUTION: Before removing bobbin case dis- plate as instructed on page 29. 3, Remove bobbin. 4. To remove bobbin case: Turn bobbin case holder to back as far as it changing light bulb Unlock Make sure you have disconnected power-line plug from electrical outlet. Removing Bulb. With thumb of right hand push in and down on tab of light lens and Tower the light bracket. Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb. Press it up into the socket 4 Replacing Bobbin Case Plate will go. Lift out bobbin case. 5. To repiace bobbin case: Insert bobbin case with a back-and-forth motion 0 that the front of the case is under the position plate as illustrated. Turn holder all the way for- ward to lock bobbin case in position. 6. Replace needle plate and close slide plate. a This machine is designed to use » 215 watt light G bulb. Lock and at the same time turn bulb over ii tion shown to unlock the bulb pins. Replacing Bulb. Press new bulb into socket, with bulb pins entering slots of socket, and turn it over in direction shown to lock bulb in position. Push entire assembly up until it snaps in position. direc-Lift Retaining Spring Slide Plate Grooves replacing slide plate Should the slide plate accidentally become disengaged, replace it as follows: © Raise presser foot and make sure needle is in its highest position. ‘* With a small screwdriver, lift each end of spring into each of side grooves on under- side of the plate. Draw plate gently toward you and fully engage the spring. Close plate, replacing end cover » Make sure presser-foot lifter is lowered. * Slide end cover on machine with bottom edge of cover located on grooves of machine ed. * Gently push cover toward right until both cover tabs enter slots provided in machine. Close hinged flap. cy performance checklist REMEMBER TO. ‘= Tur on power and light switch + Turn hand wheel toward you to posit and take-up lever ‘+ Start and finish sewing with the take-up in its highest position. + Test stitch on a fabric sample before starting 1 sewing job. + Replace bent or burred needles. + Use a Style 2 2045 Ball-Point (yellow band) needle when sewing synthetic knits, spandex, oF elastics, + Make sure needle plate before adju n needle out of fabric or above needle ing selectors. IF THREAD BREAKS... + Is the machine properly threaded ? 2 Is the Bobbin case properly inserted and threaded? ‘+ Is the bobbin-case area free of lint and loose thread ends? ‘+ Is the bobbin or bobbin case damaged? # Is the needle straight and securely tightened in clamp? «+ Is the thread suitable for size of needle? * Is the thread free of uneven places and knots? * Is the thread unwinding freely from spool? + Is the needle-thread tension light enough? Is the needle plate, needleshole, or presser foot damaged? Enjoy Sewing! Hf you have any questions, please write to: Department of Sewing Education ‘The Singer Company 380 Rockefeller 50 za, New York, N.Y. 10020FASHION AIDS special accessories for special jobs The Fashion Aids listed below are designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine. They are part of the complete selection of accessories that is available at your local Singer Sewing Center. «* Professional* Buttonholer ...... No. 102878 Ruffler No. 86742 ‘© Deluxe Monogrammer.......... No. 171278» Binder Foot = No. 81246 * Even Feed Foot No. 507806 Hemmer Foot .... No. 161671 ‘* Button Sewing Foot = No. 16161 © Darning & Embroidery Foot .... No. 161876 * Seam Guide No. 161172 * Gathering Foot No. 161659 + Straight Stitch Foot... No, 158267 » Edge Stitcher .. No. 36865 * Straight Stitch Needle Plate ... No. 171391 at INDEX Page Page ‘Accessories 4 Negale pistes 25.28 Asoiie bf 8 Bidatten Hens a Position Seiecior a "Saiing ‘Babin “Thread is iin 8 saing Bobbin Thies : ‘ Power ane Light Sui Windia a8 pence St a Bobbin Case Principal Parts t emouing tnd Replacing a Reverge:stieh Bush ution # ‘Threading ‘0 Sah Sitching 8 Buttonholes x Special Fabrics, Sewing a s ‘Special Purposé Foot & Groot Stitch Length & Barnin Stitch Pattern’ Seiecior ¥ in Bitch Wisth Selector a 3 ¢ Straight Stitching 8 4 Thread Tension, Agjuating ae a Threading en ‘Guiging and’ Supporting Fabric est aig Zag Sate fe CGN BLIs changing a Satin Sue B Manet os" & Sitch pao Seis a Neate 4 Stten_ Width a Shanging % ‘oat LOI Bs, ‘Threading i" I 52GUARANTEE WE GUARANTEE that cach SINGER* sewing machine has been carefully manufac- tured and fs in perfect operating condition on delivery. When subject to normal family userid care, any parts requiring replacement at any time owing to defects in material or workmanship will be replaced without charge. THIS GUARANTEE does not apply to parts requiring replacement owing to natural wear +r to abuse or negligence of the user or in the event the machine is serviced by other thai: a SINGER representative or Approved Dealer or with parts other than those supplied by The Singer Company. IN ADDITION to the above guarantee of parts, each machine will be inspected and adjusted whenever necessary without charge for labor for a period of one year from date of purchase. THIS GUARANTEE is effective only with respect to the person making the purchase from The Singer Company or one of its Approved Dealers. The original Sales Agree- ment, or Cash Receipt, must be presented to obtain the benefits of the guarantee. AGREEMENTS inconsistent with the foregoing shall be void and of no effect. THE SINGER COMPANY ‘A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY For the finest in é floor-care a7 products, see the wide selection at your Singer Sewing Center Like oll Singer products, Singer vacuum cleaners are built to high stondards of quality and will give you long, dependable service. ae