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*A Trade Mar k o f THE SINGER MAN UFACT U RING COMPA NY

 WH EN YOU OWN A SINGER 15 ·125 Wherever YOll go you will fin
able SINGER Servic~ Il~arh\
You own a machine wi th a tradi tion of superior crafts­ ested in helping rou k p
manship-a tradition you will recognize in the Sewing Machine in wI' " In Ii
smooth, efficient operation of this motor-driven elec­ it makes sense to call your
tric sewing machine. Operating either forward or tative if your mach inc cl'er
backward, it forms a lock s ti tch . He will submit a writl n
The machine and the foot- or knee - operated approval. Look for th~
speed control are stored in anyone of a variety of your SINGER SEWlNe,
versatile and attractive sewing machine cabinets with handy SINGER &n'icc Llr.
extra room for sewing accessories.
 Wherever you go you will find expert, depend­

able SINGER Service nearby. SINGER is inter­

ested in helping you keep your SINGER

Sewing Machine in top condition. That's why
it makes sense to call your SINGER Represen­
tative if your machine ever requires attention.
He will submit a wri tten estimate for your
approval. Look for the familiar red "S" on
your SINGER SEWING CENTER and the
handy SINGER Service Car.
EV·ERYTHINGFOR THE WOMAN WHO SEWS

til IHtt The answer to your sewing needs is at your SINGER

SEWING CENTER. There you will find a wide
SINGER choice of patterns, buttons and thread, as well as
Finishing Services such as covering buttons, hem­
stitching, making belts and buckles, to mention a
few. Look under Singer Sewing Machine Company
in your telephone directory for the SINGER
SEWING CENTER nearest you.
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 SPOO L PIN- I

ARM

Motor
SINCER BOBBIII WINDER The SINGER'" electric motor, IOCJ
back of Illacilinl', is reg ularlv furll
STITCH REGULATOR -!---r-'t{:J
for operation on " c1irl'ct cur",
THUMB SCREW

110-120 volts or Oil alternating

TlTCH REGULATOR

of llO-120 "olts , 2') til 75 crcb..

AND fEED
motors can hl' furni shed for dir.
REVERSING HANDLE

alternating current fm :1n\· nllr>l e

3·PIII TERMINAL BOOY
0 - BOBBINWINDER tweell 50 <LIlL! 250, and for 32 yolt~
TENSI ON BR ACKET curren r.

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 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Motor To Connect Machine to Electric Service Line

The SINGER* eieeeric motor, located at
back of machine, is regularly furnished
for operation on a di rect curren t of
llO-l20 voles or on alternating current
of llO-l20 voles, 25 to 75 cycles. Specia l
motors can be furnished for direct or
alternating current for an\' voltage be­
tween 50 and 250, and for 32 vol ts d i reee
Cll rren c.
Before connecting the machine to e lec­
tric service line, be sure that the voltage
and the number of cycles stamped on the
motor namepla te are wi thin the range
marked on the electric meter installed
by the eleeeric power com pany.
Push terminal plug into the three-pin
tenninal blOCK (see Fig. 2, page 4) at
the right of machine and connect rlug at
other end of cord to ,tn electric ou tlec.

CAUTION
When you have finished your sewing, always dis­
connect plug from electric outlet.

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 To Insert a New Bulb
LIGHT
Prl'SS hulh inlO socket and cur
To Turn light " on" or " off" toward machine until pin D
notch in socket (see Figs. 4,111
Reach over machine ann and
turn switch B, Fig. 3 to Return shade to its normal
right. shown in Fig. 3.

To Remove the Bulb

Grasp light socket so that A
Fig. 3. SINGER* Light
thumb extends ove r switch B .
Press sh ade with rhumb at C to release
shade from t wo ca tch es and slide it half­
way ant of sh ade hold er A.

Press bulb in to sacke r and at same time

turn hulb over from machine as far as it
will go to unlock pin D (see Fi gs. 4 and 6).
Fig. 4. L ocking or
Withdraw the b ulb. V,liocking Bulb Phi

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To Insert a New Bulb o
Pr~~~bulb inco socket and turn it over I iTt-­

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toward machine unriJ pin D emers . .......
notch in socke t (see Figs , 4 and 6). .._---, :
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Return sh ade to its normal pos i ti on as 1. . i

shown in Fig . 3. I.. wM4-0' "4' 1

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Fi!" 5, Imertill,~ Bulb ;'1 S'ocket

H39NIS

Fig , 6. Romoving alld Replacing tbe Bulb

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 CHART SHOWING THE RELA
AN D
NEEDLES AND THREAD

TYPES OF FABRIC S

This ma chine lI ses a l SX l Need le

- a. vaj lahlc in sizes 9, 11, 14 , 16, Filmy materials compa rable to net, marq uise tt e,
chiffon, si lk, orgond y, ninon, silk vel vet, nylen
18, 19 and 21 . sheers .

Sheer l11aterials comparable 10 fo wn, di mi ty, voile,

For perfect stitching, the thre ad shou ld batiste . rayon sheer, (oyon cr epe , si lk cre pe.
he selec ted according to the fab ric to be
lightweight mate ria ls comparable to gingh cun,
stitched and the needle must be th e chambray, sheer wool crepe, taffela.

~ FLAT.----vr
correCt size for the thread wh ich mu s t
Medium light we ight materials compar able 10
pass freely th rough eye of needle. Select poplin, pique, percale, chintz, faill e, bengaline,
the correCt needle according to the chart wool flannel, wool cre p e. wool jerse y.
on page 9. Be sure that needle is not SIDE Medium heavy maferiol~ comparable to cro ~h,
blunt or ben t. gabardine. rep, corduroy, velve teen.

TO SET THE -NEEDLE Heavy mate rial$ comparable 10 $oildolh, ~Io r dy

d eninl, licking , drill cloln.

Raise needle bar to its highest position

;lnd loosen thumb screw E in needle Very heavy moleriol~ comparable 10 OVcrc.colin!).

clamp. Insert needle, with its flat side E:Z4042

to the left, up into the needle clamp as
bu' as it wi ll go, then tighten th umb Fig. 7 . Swing Ibe Needle
screw E.
 CHART SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP OF TYPES OF FABRICS, THREAD

AND NEEDLE SIZES AND MACHINE STITCH SETTINGS

NEEDLE
TYPE S OF FABRICS THREAD SIZES MACHINE STITC H SETTINGS
SIZES Ii
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II Ins ide Seams Top S tilchino
Film y molNiol~comparab le 10 ne t, marquisette,
100 Colton
chiffon, silk, orga ndy, ninon, si lk velvet, nylon 9 20 30
00 ond 000 S;lk
sheers.
Sheer materials comparable to lown, dimity, voile, 80 to 100 Cotlon
II 16 20
belisle, royon sheer, royon crepe, silk crepe. o S;lk
50 Mercerized
lightweight materials comparable to gingham,
60 to 80 Cotton 14 12 18
chambray, sheer wool crepe, taffeta.
A or B Si lk

Medium lightweight materials comparable 10 50 Mercerized

poplin, pique, percale, chintz, faill e, bengaline, 50 10 70 Colton 14 12 16
wool flannel, woo l crepe, wool jersey. B Silk

50 Mercerized
Medium heavy materials comparable to crosh,
40 to 50 CoUon 16 10 12
gabardine, rep, corduroy, velveteen.
C S;lk

Heavy Duly Merc. 18 or 19

Heavy material s comparable to sailcloth, sturdy 30 to 40 Callan 18
8 10
denim, licking, drill cloth. 24 1030 Cotton 19
o sal: 18 or 19

40 to 60 l inen
Very heavy materials comparabl e to overcoolin9. 20 to 24 Cotlon 21 6 8
E Silk

Pla stic materials. Mercerized Cotton II 10 12

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When ordering needles, always specify "Closs end Variety 15 )( 1" and slolp. the size and quantity required.

You wilt obtain the best stitching results from your Sewing Machine if it is fitted with 0 SINGER· Needle.
 TO OPERATE THE MA CHINE
Raise presser foot F by means of presser bar lifter
G ro prevent injury ro the foot F and feed H.
Place a piece of cloth under presse r foot and let
the foot down upon it.
Turn on electric current and, if the combination
knee and foot controller is installed as a knee
controller, press controller to the right, or, if
controller is placed on the floor to be used as a
foot controller, press down on ped;d of con­
troller. As the press ure on controller is increased ,
the speed of mach ine is increased, the speed being
controlled entirely by amount of pressure on con­
troller. Operate machine in thi s w ay , without
being ~ hrcaded, until you have become accus ·
romed to guiding the material and operating the
con troller.
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UPPER THR EAD ING
Raise take-up lever 5 to its highest p
Pl ace spool of thread on spoo l pin at t
machine
Pass thread throug h thread guide 1
Down, under and from b;ICk to fron
tvveen tension di scs 2 (thread gU;i
guiding thread be tween di scs ).
Hold spool tightl \' and pu ll thread <l~
take-up spring 4 until it en ters rera
fork 3
Pass thread from hack to front the
hole 5 in t ake-up lever
Down th rongh gll ide 6 Oil face plare
Into gllide 7 on needle cla mp
From right to left through CI·t 8 Df I
Draw abol![ two inches of thlvd rh
eye of needle with whicll to startse\l
n.~. 8. F'r()l/I View of M,/chille
 UPPER THRE ADING

Raise cake-up lever 5 co ics highest point.

Place spool of thread on spool pin ac top of
macb i ne
Pass chread chrough chread guide 1
Down , under and from back CO fronc be­
cween tension discs 2 ( chread guard J
guid ing chread be cw een di scs).
Hold spoo l cighdy and pull chread agains c
cake-up spring 4 uncil ic encers recaining
fork 3
Pass cbread from back co fronc through
hole 5 in cake-up lever
Down ch rough g uide 6 o n face pla ce 4:
Ineo g uide 7 on needle clamp
From right to left chroug h e."e 8 of needle .

Draw abollC cwo inches of chread chrough :;l

eye of needle V'lich which to scart sewil~g. . !
Fig . 9. UPI'"' Thread" 'g
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 TO REMO VE THE BOBBIN
Raise take-up lever 5, Fig. 9 to its
highest point. Withdraw the bed slide
plate. Reach down with left hand and
open bobbin case latch K, Fig. 1 o.
Lift out bobbin case. Release latch and
remove bobbin from bobbin Case.

TO WIND THE BOBBIN

See Fig. 11
1. Place bobbin on spindle with plll of
spindle entering slot in right side of
bobbin.
Fig. 10. Rellt"'-'''!' 13obb," Case
2. Lock bobbin in place by pressing
bobbin winder down until latch N , Draw thread under and between tension
Fig. 11 engages. discs 2. Lead thread up through hole in
3. Hold hand wheel L and loose n bobbin 3 fronl th e illsicJe.
kllurled screw M by turning it over S. Hold end of [hreau and press C011­
toward YOll. troller ;t, for sewing. Con tinue to hold
4. Place spool of thread on spool pin 1. end of thread un til it breaks off.
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 Allow tenslOll discs to control flow of
thread. Do not guide or hold thread
when winding bobbin.

The bobbin winder will stop autOmatic­

ally when the bobbin is filled.

Remove bobbin from spindle and tighten

knurled screw M.

If pressure of bobbin winder puBey

against hub of hand wheel is insufficient
for winding the bobbin, press down
bobbin winder until latch N, Figs. 11
and 12 drops and holds it in position.

Fig. 11. Windillg ,be Bobbin

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Loosen adjusting screw 0, Fig. 12 . With TO THR EAD AN D R
forefinger, push back upper end of slotted
plate P as far as it will go, as shown in Hold bobbin so that tlmad
Fig. 12, and at the same time, press will unwind in the direction
shown in Fig. 13.
bobbin winder pulley against hub of
Hold the bobbin case as
hand wheel. Tighten adjusting screw O.
shown in Fig. 13, and pI aCt
bobbin intO it.
NOTE :
Pull thread into slot 1.
If tIiread does not wind evenly on bob­ under tension spring 2 and
bin, loosen screw which holds tension in to slot 3 a t end of spring.
bracket 2, Fig. 11 in position . Move Allow about three inches of
bracket to the left if bobbin winds thread to hang free from
bobbin case.
high on [ight; move bracket to the right
Hold bobbin case by latch
jf bobbi l1 winds high on left . When
,lnd place it on stud R of
brack e t is properly centered, thread will shuttle body with positioll
wind evenly across bobbin. finger S opposite notch ar
tOP of shutt! race .
Bobbins can be wound while machine is Release latch and pr<.:ss bob­
sewing. Follow instructions on page bin case until latch enters
12, omitting item 3. Fig. 12. Adjllstment of BobbiJl Winder groove in stud. Close bed
slide plate . Fi,~ .ll
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 TO THR EAD AND REPLA CE l HE BOB BIN CASE
Fi.~ . 14
Hold bobbin so that thread
will unwind in the direction
shown in Fig . 13.
Hold the bobbin case as
shown in Fig. 13, and place
bobbin into it.
Pull thread into slot 1,
under tension spring 2 and
into slot 3 at end of spring.
Allow abollt three inches of
thread to hang free fr0111
bobbin casco
Hold bobbin case by latch
and place it on stud R of
shuttle body with position
finger S opposite notch at
cop of shuttle race.
Release latch and press bob­
bin case until latch enters
groove in stud. Close bed
slide pl,tte . fig. 15
 ulltil needle goes down and up
TO PREPARE FOR SE WING
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and rhread rake-up lever 5 , Fig.
at its high es t point. Pull up
Hold end of needle thread with left hand
thread and bobbin thread will
and [Um band wheel over toward vou
with it, as shown in Fig. 17.
Lay both threads
back under presser
fa a t d i a g a 11 all,'
across the feed, as
shown in Fig.18, to
the right or left , de­
pending upon which
side of needle the
materi al is to be lo­
again
TO STA RT SEWIN
19 is
needle l. Bri ng ra ke-u p lever 5 ro its high
come 2. Place materia l under presser foO[
3. Posi t ion needle in material.
4. Lower presser foot and Stan to
N OTE:
Most materials reql1ire onll' guiJin
resu l ts. However, the miracle fabri,
synthetic fabrics, blends wi th I'ari(
wea ves, sheers, jerseys and tricots.
nature, require lighr pressure, also
the form of holding rhe material ta l
front of the needle as th e needle eme
suppOrt assures a smooth, el'en seal
material a long when stitching.
Fig. 1b Never operate the machine wirlwllt
ser foot.

The sl ide over the bobhin case sho:

cated, so that when presser foot is low­
w hen the macbine is ill operation.

et'ed, threads ""ill be firmly helel between The hand wheel must alwal's

Fig. 17. Drawing Up IJobbill Thy",d the feed and the presser foot. opera tor.

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 TO START SEWING
1. Bring take-up le\-er 5 to its highest position.
2. Place material under presser foot F.
3. Position needle in material.
4. Lower presser foot and Start to sew.
NOTE:
Most materials require ollly guiding for best sewing
results. However, the miracle fabrics such as I1vlol1s,
synthetic fabrics, blend s with various r ayons, pllffed
weaves, sheers, jerseys and [ricots, which, by their
nature, reqllire light pressme, also require support in
the form of holding the material t au t at the back and
fr o M of the needle as the needle enters the fabric. Th is !
Sllpport assures a smooth, even seam. Never pull th e
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material along when stitching.

Never operate the machine wirhout cloth under pres­

F !
ser foot.
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The slide over the bobbin case should be kept closed
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when the machine is in operation. ~~l
The hand wheel must always turn over toward the
opel-a tor. Fig. 19

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 TO REGULATE LENGTH OFSTITtH
The numerals on the stitch indicator
plate V denote the approximate num­
ber of s ti tches per inch.
To change length of stitcb, loosen
thumb screw X and move it to bottom
of slot. Move stitch regulating lever W
until its .upper side is in line with the
llumber of the desired length of stitch.
!\I[ove thumb screw X until stitch regu­
lating plate (inside) touches leve r W.
Tighten thumb screw X.
The machine will the n make the indi­
cated number of stitches to the inch in
either a forward direction (lever W itt
lowest position) or a reverse direction
(leverW at highest position).
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Fig 20
TO REMOVE THE-WORK
Stop machine with thread take-up lever
5, Fig. 19 at its highest position. Raise
presser foot, draw the fabric back and
to the left, and sever the threads on
thread cutter T, Fig. 19. Place ends of
threads under presser foot, as shown in
Fig. lB.
BASTI NG
The longest stitch , No.6 Oil the \
regulator, ad iu sted by lever W, Fig
is found satishctorv for hasting..
h;lsting stitches can be easily relT
bv clipping every sixth stitch and
drawing the Jong , continuolls
Machine basting is firmer ,
and !TInch quicker than hand
To feed the material frol11 YOtl,
down sti tch regulator levcr W,
to the numerai of stitch desired.
To feed tb e material tOward \'Oll,
stitch regulator to the point
will make the desired length of
 BASTING
Th e longes t stitch , No . 6 on the stite!)
regulator, adjusted by leverW, Fig. 20,
is found sa tisfac torv for ba sting. These
h~l s t i n g stitches can' be easil y removed
bv clipping eve ry sixth stitch and with­
draw ing th e long, continuou s tbread.
M achine basting is firmer , more even
and much quicker than hand bastin g.
TO REGUlATE DIRECTION OF FEED
To feed th e material frolll you , pu sh
down stitch regulator leverW , Fig. 20
to the numeral of stitch desired.
To feed the material tow,lrd ~'0 11, rai se
stitch reguLttor to the point w here it
will make the desired length of s ti tch .
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10 TURN A CORNER
Stop machine when needle is in material.
R a ise presser foot , turn work as desired ,
lower the presser foot and resume sew ing.
. TO SEW ItIAS . SEAMS .
Use a shorter stitch wh en sewing bi as
or curved seam s to increase the elas­
ticity of the seam and to prevent seam
failure under strain . No change in ten­
sions is re(]ui red .
The direc tion of feed ca n be reversed at
an y point of it seam withollt removing
work fr om machin e.
The reverse feed makes it e;;s,l' to "back
stitch" and to fasten end s of seam s.
 TORE~ULATEPRESSURE ON PRESSER FOOT

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Th e <lmOlln

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pressure sh

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of marerial
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upward

Fig. 22
T bwl/b Screw
for AdjltSl ill;(, To se r a
P reJJI/re

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Fig. 21
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 The amount of pressure inlluences the ease with which
u YOLI achieve a straight seam and uniform stitching, The

~ pressure shou ld be beavy enough to prevenr side creepage

of material and li ght enough to carry the material with­
out marking,

To set a ligbt pressure, turn thumb screw U, Fig, 22

upward until fabric Jl10ves easily und er presser foot

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wi thout slipping and without showing feed mal'ks,

f ig, 22
Thlllllv S"TfJtr
for Adjwiilf!, To se t a heavy pressure, turn thumb sc rew U downw ;lrd
PresslO'e
until th e fabric moves e;lsily and the se;Ul1 edges ,lre car­
ried e,'enl v hy t.he foot <lnd the feed.

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 When tension has been correcrl
THR EAD TE NSION average sewing, note number
For perfect stitching, the tension on
cator line Z. This setting
needle and bobbin threads must be
quickly regained should the te
heavy enough to pull threads to center
altered for special work or ct
. of material and make a firm stitch. size of thread.
Jn the unbalanced tensions of I
TO REGULATE THE.
the needle thread lies straigh t al
NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
side of material, caused by WI
tension on need Je thread.
N GTE: Unless the bobbin thread ten­
(
sion has been altered , a wide range of

threads from fine silk to heavy cotton

can be formed into a perfect stitch by

In the unbalanced tensions of I
regulating the needle thread ten­
the bobbin thread lies straigh
sion only.
under side of material, caused
The tension on needle thread can be
light tension on needle thread.
tested only when presser foot is down.
If a perfec t s ti tch cannot be obea
The numerals "0" to "9" on dial Y
regulating the needle thread I
indictte different degrees of tension that
check for a minimum tension O[
can be obtained. The higher the number
thread at "0" position and a(
the gre;lter the tension. The numbers do
necessary, as instructed on p
not denotc sizc of thread or ounces of
Then regulate bobbin thread
tensIOn.
instnlCted on pages 24 and 2
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 When tension has been correctly set for
ayerage sewing, note number ·at indi­
cator line Z. This setring may be
quickly regained should the tension be
altered for special work or change in
size of thread.
In the un balanced tensions of Fig. 23,
the needle thread lies s traigh t along top
sid e of material, caused by too heavy
tension on needle thread.
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In the unbalanced tensions of Fig. 24,
the bobbin thread lies straigh t along
under side of material, caused by too
light tension on needle thread.
If a perfect stitch cannot be obtained by
regulating the needle thread tension ,
check for a minimum tension on needle
thread at "0" position and adjus t if
necessary, as instructed on page 27.
Then regulate bobbin thread tension as
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instructed on pages 24 and 25.
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 TO REGULATE THE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION
Turn tension dial so t h at the I1Ul

is op posi te inclica(Qr line, as sil(

Fi gs. 25 and 26 .
CAUTI ON:

Before regulating bobbin thread ten­

sion , see NOTE on page 22 . To increase tensi o n, turn sere
gradua lly over to the ri ght.
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The tension on bobbin thre <td is reg ll­
lated by th e screw of the tensi o n spring,
;1 5 s hown in Fig . 25 .

To decrease tensio n, [urn

A s ligh t turn of the screw is usually <t Il gradu<tlly over [0 [he left.
th:lt i s needed to make <t n adjustl11enr.

!Jobhin 7
Fig. 25
Bobbill T eminll Too LOQ.re

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 Turn tensio n dial so tbat the nument/ 4
is opposi te indicator line , as sho wn in
Figs. 25 and 26.

To increase tension, turn screw

gradually over to the right.
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To decrease tension , (urn screw

grad uaJl)' over to the left.

Fig. 26.
Bobbin Tewion Too Tir,ht

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 TO REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
wi th the flat thread-bearing side~
discs tOgether. Replace indicacor
Should it become necessary to remove to disengage pin B2 in thumb nut and with the large open side facing en.
and disassemble clle te nsion, proceed as remove thumb nut. Then remove ten sion stud so that the plus and minus 5;
follows: parts from stud ) 2 as shown below. To will be read ily seen from a sewing p
Turn thumb nu t A2, Fig. 27 away from remove pin H2 from stud )2, take tio n. Insert ten sion spring D2 in il
you (toward the left ) l1l1til i t stOps at olf face plate a nd tilt i t so that the pin catOr so that first half turn M2 of
"0" on numbered d ial Y. Press in di;!.1 will drop out. Do not remove stud)2. spring will straddle lower half of
sian st ud. Guide StOp washer C2 a

~1!~:'~t1' Hli~
stud so th a t extension N2 will be ab
tension StuJ as shown in Fi g. 27.

A2
C2
M2 E2,\J

Next place numbered dial on stud
th a t numeral 2 is opposite scop was
extension N 2, then push dial co c(
press spring so t hat thumb nut can
K2 L2 E24QS6
turned ontO stud, carefu lly guiding
Fig. 2i. Needl, Thread Temio" DiJaJJe1J1bled in thu mb nut intO one of holes in III
bered dial. Lower presser bar and tl
TO REASSEMBLE AND REPlAC .E NEEDLE THREAD. TENSION thumb nut A2 to left until it scops
"0" . Thread the tension with size
Replace face plate, in sert ten sio n releas­ gages the short recess 12 to prevent mercerized cottOn th read and pull th
ing pin in stud , place thread g uard plate plate from turning on stud. Next, re­
on swd, being sure that lu g K2 en- place the two tension discs F2 on stud,
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with the flat thread-bearing sides of
d iscs together. Replace indicator E2
with the large open side facing end of
stud so that the plus and minus signs
will be readily seen from a sewing posi­
tion. Insert tension spring D 2 in indi­
cator so that first half turn M2 of this
spring will straddle lower half of ten­
sion stud. Guide stop washer C2 onto
stud so that extension N2 will be above
tension stud as shown in Fig. 27.
Next place numbered dial on stud so
tbat numeral 2 is opposite stop washer
extension N2, then push dial to com­
press spring so that thumb nut can be
turned onto stud, carefully guiding pin
in thumb nut into one of holes in num­
bered dial. Lower presser bar and turn
thumb nut A2 to left until it stops at
"0". Thread the tension with size SO
mercerized cotton thread and pull thread
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through tension discs to test amount of
tension at "0" position, At this point
there should be a barely perceptible pull
on thread to ind icate that there is a
minimum tension, which gradually in·
creases with the turn of thumb nut to
righ t, providing a full range of tensiOi1s
from light to heavy within one revolu­
tion of thumb nllt. If pull is too strong
for a minimum tension, press in num­
bered dial Y to disengage pin B2 in
thumb nut from dial and reset pin in one
of holes to left of previous setting. This
resetting of pin will prod uce less tension
at zero, On the other hand, should
there be insufficient tension at zero,
press in dial Y and reset pin B2 in one
of holes to right of previous setting.
Repeat this process until the desired
minimum tension is obtained.
 Skipping of stitches might be ca
SEWING SUGGESTIONS
hy:
1. Needle se t incorrectly. See pa
Breaking of needles might be caused by: 4. Needle set incorrectly. See page 8. 2. Needle blull t or bent .
. 1. Improper size of needle for thread and 5. Needle blunt or bent.
material. See page 9. Free in srruc rion for llSU1
6. Thread too coarse for needle. See
2. Needle bent. page 9. SI NGER
3. Pulling of material when stitching. 7. Roughened hole in throat plate.
4. Needle striking improperly fas tened
SINGER Needles should be
presser foot or attachment s.
8. Improper arrangemen t of threads to
start sewing. See page 16. in SINGER Machines.
5. Crossing thick seams with too small
These Needles and their
a needle.

are marked with the

Breaking of bobbin thread might be
caused by: Company 's Trade Mark "SIMA
Breaking of needle thread might be

caused by:
1. Improper threading of the bobbin
1. A knot in the thread. case. See page 15.
2. Improper threading . See page 1l. 2. Bobbin thread tension too tight. See
page 25.
3. Upper tension too tight. See

pages 22 and 23.

3. Bobbin wound unevenly.

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Skipping of stitches might be caused 3. Needle tOo small for thread. See
hy: page 9.
1. Needle set incorrectl y. See page 8.
4. Need le rubbing presser foot.
2. Needle blunt or bent.

Free in structio n for using the machine is gladly given at any

SINGER SEWING CENTER

SINGER Needles should be used

in SINGER Machines.
These Needles and their Containers
are marked with the
Company 's Trade Mark "SIMANCO. *"

Needles in Containers marked

" FOR SINGER MACHINES"

are NOT SINGER made needles.

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 DARNING AND EMBROIDERING
Turn machine back on its hinges. Un­
screw as far as possible th e thumb
Fig. 28. Adjllrtmem f or DarJIing (/lid Embroiderill::'
When darning flat work, it is,
to use embroidery hoops to
screw P2, Fig. 28 which is located in work.
the lower end of slot of feed lifting
crank Q2, Fig. 28. The feed is thus
rendered inoperative and will not inter­
fere with the free movement of the
w ork . Bring machine forward intO
place.
Move stitch regnlating lever W, Fig. 20
to its neutral position in th e center of
slot at front of machine.
Remove presser foot and let down
presser bar lifter G, Fig. 19 to restOre
ten sion on need le tbread which JS re­
leased when lifter is rai sed.
Draw up bobbin thread as in structed on
page 16.
Fig . 29. Darnill/', ill l'rocw
When darning fhlt work, it is advisable
to use embroidery hoops to hold the
work.
Fig. 29. DaY1Jillg ill ProceJJ
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Place the work in machine , having the
unworn parr near the hole under the
needle . Starr darning by making a line
of stitches across hole a little longer
than width of hole . Continue making
parallel lines of stitches across hole,
moving the work backward and for­
ward and at same time grad ually mov­
ing the work sidewise until hole is
covered with lines of stitches running
across hole. Then stan as before and
mo ve the work length wise of hole until
the stitches across h o le are completely
covered an d the darn is fini shed .
When yOll have fini shed darning or em­
broidering, raise presse r bar lifter and
replace presser foo[. Turn machine back
on its hinges ;Lnd move thumb screw
 If machine is lIsed continuOllslr It
If moderately lIsed, an occasio:1a1
P2, Fig. 28 down to bottOm of slot of Preparation: Remove screw
feed lifting crank Q 2, Fig. 28 and plate and slip face plate up and (
ll1ake sure that thumb screw is firmlv Draw bed slide plate to the left.
tightened. Bring machine forward into (see instructions on pages 35
place , return sti tch regulating lever W, cover plate.
Fig. 20 to its original posi tion and the 3
DROP
machine is ready for regular stitching .
StOckings and socks, underwear, etc . ,
can be more conveniently damed on the
machine with the SINGER'" Darning
and Embroidery Attachment (page 68 )
which can be purchased at any SINGER
SEWING CENTER or from any
SINGER Salesman.

Fig. 30. Darnillg Finished

Fi.g . 31. Froll! Vi,w, J'I"''''m~

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 TO OIL THE MACHINE
If machine is used Con ti n uou slr , it s hould be oiled dad y .
If moderately used , an occasional oiling is suffic ient .
Preparation: Re mo ve screw near bo ttom end of face
plate ,lnd slip face plate up and off screw S2, Fig. 33.
Draw bed slide plate to the left. Remove dust ilnd lint
(see inStrLlCtions on pages 35 and 36 ). Remove rear
co ver plate.
3
"''-'·-(j~tt};-\l-f;
DROPS_.........

',-:­ SINGER
--...... .:.
£265-10

Fig. 31A. Oilillg fI'e .'>/Juttle Rllre

Oiling : Apply a drop o f

oil to the places indicated
by unlettered arrows i 11
Figs. 31, 31A, 33 and
34, ,lnd 3 drops of oil to
th e p laces indicated In
fig. 31. Frollt View, S/'oll:illg Oilillg POlIIN Figs. 31 and 32.
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 Turn hand wheel o ver toward you until

connecting rod R2, Fig . 32 is at its

highest position . Then apply oil through

hole in top of machine to the wick

which is retained in cap of connecting

rod, as shown in Fig. 32. Also oil the

other moving parts inside, then replace

cover.

Fig. 32. Oiling Poiul!

AI Ibe Back of Ibe Machim

Fig . JJ. ElId Vie/V ShOll'ill,~ Oilil1~ Poili/J

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 Apply o"e drop of o il co t he pbces indi­
ca ted by the unJe rr ered arrows ill
Fi g. 33, then replace face plate and
fasten i t as before.

T o reach pares underneath bed of ma ­

chine, turn mac h ine back on its hinges.
Apply one drop of oil to the places
indicated by the unle ttered arrows In
Fi g. 34, p age 3 6 .

Machine Working Heavily

If the machine runs hard after standing
idle for some t ime, use a l it rle ke rosene
in the oil ing places, run the machine
rapid ly, then wipe clean and oil.

To Clean the Stitch Forming Mechanism

After considerable use, the stitch form­
Fig. 33. E'ld V,aw Sboroil1,g O;lillg Points ing mechani sm in bed of mach ine may

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 NEVER USE OIL OR 0
GREASE FOR LUBRICATL
MOTOR as th ey are harmful
purpose. USE SINGER':'
cant, a tube of wh ich is suppl
the machine.

When the machin e is shipp~d

factory, the twO motor grc;N
Fig. 35 are filled wich
SINGER Motor Luhric<lndor
mately one year's use. Refill [h,,,
Fig. 34. Oilillg, Poil/I.r il/ Base oj Mac!;i"e
Cll ps a t leas t once a ycar

become clogged with lint and this may Occasionall y remove the shuttle from Turn machine back on its
interfere with tbe perfect operation of . machine, as instructed on page 38, and remove the two th1lmb screws
the m achine. remove any lint , etc., which has accu­ tvvo grease cups T2 and
mulated in machine. in teri or of Cll ps. Then instr!

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 TO LU BRI CATE THE MO TO R

\fEVER USE OIL OR ORDINARY

GREASE FOR LUBRICATING THE
:-"10TOR as the y are harmful for thi s
purpose . USE SINGER" Motor Lubri­
c;tnt, a wbe of which is supplied with
the machine.
\Vh eil the machine is shipped from the
factor y, the twO motor grease cups T2,
Fig. 35 are filled with suffIciem
SINGER Motor Lubri cant for approxi­
mately one year's use. Refill these grease
cups at least once a yea r thereafter.

Turn machine back on its hinges and

remove tbe twO thumb screws from the
two grease cups T2 and clean Out
interior of cups. Then insert tip of Fig. 35. Lubricating t he Motor

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mocor lubricanr cube into grease cups as cup , squeeze enough grease into each
shown in Fig. 35 and while holding cup co fill it. Replace and tighten
TO
cube firmly against bouom of grease thumb screws.

TO REMQVE THE SHUTTLE

Draw bed slide plate co the left. Turn
hand wheel over toward you until
needle is at its highest point and poin l
of shu ule is at the position shown in
Fig. 36.
Remove bobbin case and bobbin. Take
out thumb screw X2, Fig. 36, also
spring W2, Fig. 36 and shu [[Ie race
back V2, Figs. 36 and 37. The shuule
U2, Figs. 36 and 37 may now be
easily removed and the parts cleaned.
See that needle is at its highest
Replace shuttle with irs poilH
position shown in Fig. 36, rhen
the other parts in the order il
in Fig. 37. Replace and tighten
screw X2. Replace bobhin anJ
r ase and close bed slide plate.

Fit,. 36. Showi"t, Positio" of Slmtttu Fig. 37. 5'1'"11/, '" I

For Removat f rom Machi"e RelllfJ /.wl F'(JII! .

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 TO R~PlACE _ tHE SHUTTLE

See that needle is at its highest point.

Replace shuttle with its point U2 in
position shown in Fig. 36, then replace
the other parts in the order illustrated
in Fig. 37. Replace and tighten thumb
screw X 2. Replace bobbin and bobbin
case ,lnd close bed slide plate .

Fig. 37. Sbuttle (lIId Parts

Remol).d FrOIl7 Macbine £24068
i
II
X2

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ATTACHMENTS Fi&. lS
Foot H CllliJlfi"

To Start Hem at
1.

40
 THE FOOT HEMMER

The foO[ h emmer may
be used for hemming
edge of macerial , mak­
ing hemmed and felled
seams and for hemming
and sewing on lace in
one operatIOn.
Raise needle to its high­
2. Lay about three inches of needle and
bobbin threads back under hemmer.
Place creased edge of material under
hemmer with end of hem directly
under need le. Lower hemmer and
tack end of hem with two machine
s ti tches.

est point, remove pres­

Fig. 38 ser foot and attach foot

FOOl H elllw(!1" hemmer to presser bar

in place of presser foot.

Pull up bobbin thread as instruc ted on

page 16.

To Start Hem at Very Edge

1. Fold edge of material twice , about
n inch each time, for a distance of
about two inches. Crease folds. Fig. 39. Startillg Hem at Vary End 0/ M"teri,,1

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3. Raise hemmer. Pull threads and h em
slightly from you with left hand ,
then while holding threads, draw
materi al toward you , withrighth and,
into scroll of hemmer until tacked
end is caught in hemmer, as sh own in
Fig. 39.
Fig. 40. Hemmillg Edge of Material and
Putting Back Thread! WhiLe Sewillg
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4. Lower h emmer and start to sew,
slightly pulling threads back while
sewing. Keep mouth of hemmer
full to produce a smooth, even
hem as shown in Fig. 40.
To Make a Hemmed Seam
with Foot Hemmer
Fig. 41. Maki)!g"
Hemmed SeaJJl
(Fint Opere/tio)! :
1. When making chis seam, the gar­
ment mus t first be fitted and th e edge
of material tr im med , al
aboll t ~/~ inch Seam . Inserr dIe
edges of material, right sides
gecher, in th e hemmer in same
ner as a single hem as
Fig. 4 1. If che material is
pi ace edge of upper piece of
abou t y,; inch left of edge of
pIece.
of macerial crimmed , allowing for
abOllc h inch seam. Iosen ch e two
edges of macerial, right sides co­
gecher, i 11 the hemmer in same man­
ner as a si ngle hem as shown in
Fig. 4 1. If che macerial is bulky,
place edge of upper piece of materi al
abom J,i inch lefc of edge of under
pi ece.
2. The free edge of hemmed seam may
be sci cched flac to g arment, if de­
sired. To do chis, open the work ouc
flac , w rong side up, chen insert the
hem in scroll of hemmer, holding
edge of hem in posi cion whi le ic is
be i ng sci cched . If seam iss ci cched
flac co gannenc, one row of sticching
is visible on che righc side.

To Make a Felled Seam

with Foot Hemmer
1. Place ri gh c sides of macerial cogecher,
having edge of upper piece abo m Y:i
inch co che lefc of edge of und er
piece. Scicch che cwo pi eces cogecher,
usin g h emmer ,lS a presser foot.
Fig. 42 . Makin!, a
Hemmed Seam Guide boch pieces by che projeccing
(Seco1/d Operation) roe of hemmer, as shown in Fig. 43.

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2. Open the work ont flat , wrong side
up, and hem free edge of seam,
stitching it flat to garment as shown
in Fi g. 44.
Fi". 4 J. Making"
3. R a ise presser bar and in sert edge: of
lace in slot of hemmer and back
under hemmer.
4. Lower presser bar and start sewing,
catching edge of lace with needle.
5· Guide h em with right hand and l ace
with left hand, being careful not to
stretch laCe as i t enters hemmer.
To Make Hems
from 3/ 16 to 15/ 16 Inch Wide
1. Attach adjustable hemmer to
bar in place of presser foot.
2. Pull up bo bbin thread, as '
on page 16.
3.
move scale until pointer

with number of desired

Fig . 44. M"killg a
FeUad Seall!
Felled Seam hem . (No. 1 indicates the
(First Opuration )
(SecnJld Operatinn ) hem and No.8, the \\,idts[
tighten thumb screw.
To Hem and Sew on lace 4. Place cl o th in hemmer and
in One Operation back ;lnd forth Ulltil hem is
1. Start hem in regul ar way. as s11 own ill Fig. 46.
2. Hold hem in posi t ion wi t h need le. Fig. 45. Hemming ?lIld Sewing on Lace
5. Draw ent! of hem hack unuer
lower presser bar and start to
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 ADJUSTABLE HEMMER

To Make Hems 6. Guide sufficient cloth into hemmer to

from 3/ 16 to 15/ 16 Inch Wide turn hem properly.
1. Attach adjustable hemmer to presse r
bar in place of presser foot.
2. Pu ll up bobbin thread, as instructed
on page 16.
3. Loosen thumb screw on hemmer and
move scale unti l pointer registers
with number of desired width of
hem . (No.1 indicates the narrowest
hem and No.8, the widest .) Then
tigh ten thumb screw.
4. Place c1uth in hemmer and draw it
back and forth until hem is formecl,
as shown in Fig . 46.
5. Draw end of hem back under needle, hg, 46. M akillg Hem U/' /0 I.~{G 1110'1, H 'f,!..
lower presser bar and start to sew. With I1djl!st"ble Hel//mer

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MULTI ·SL OTTE D BINDER
Fig. 47 elimina te manual guiding of
This mul ti-slotted binder will apply
unfolded bias binding 15'{6 inch in
w idth and commercial folded binding
in sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to seams or to
edges of garments. These sizes of folded
binding are ~ , 5,{s, %, % and V2 in ch in
width, respectively, and a re fed through
slo ts of corresponding sizes in the binder
scroll. See Fig. 47. Bindi ng may be
purchased in a varie ty of materials and
colors.
For conven ience in determining the
correct w idth of unfolded binding
(1% inch ), this measurement is marked
on the binder, as shown in Fig. 47.
46
Th e two uprigh t guide pins, shown In
making children 's' wear, j'
the binding .
The wide range of bindings that can be
applied wi th thi s binder makes i t useful
for a large va ri e ty of wor k. It will be
C~NTER SLOT
01= SCRO LL
Fig . 47. M"fti·Slallcd Billder 160359
fonnd particularl,· at/van"
mer dresses, and other
which call for narrower billd .
As two different widths of
cOIltrasting colors can be fed
binder ac same time, attractiw
and pi ping effects can be
one operation .
To Attach the Binder
Rai se needle to its highest
Then attach binder
place of presser foot.
See th at needle enters center of
bole.
To Imert Binding In Binder
CUt all binding co it lOll " point
left, as shown in Fio-
b'
481',
found particu larly adv<tntageol1s for Folded bias binding
making children's wear, lingerie, sum­ must be inserted in the
mer dresses , and other dainty articles slo t or slots of corre­
which call for narrower bindings. sponding sizes. See
As twO different widths of binding of Fig. 51.
con tras t i ng colors can be fed thro ugh Unfolded or raw edge
binder at same time, attl'acti ve binding bias binding must be
,1l1d pipin& effects can be produced in inserted in the open
one operatlon. end of the scroll. See
Fig. 49.
To Attach the Binder After inserting pointed Fig. 41l
end of binding in bind­
Raise needle to its highest pOS1tIOn, er, push it through until full width of
Then attach binder to presser bar in binding is under needle.
place of presser foot. Guide binding by means of two upright
See that needle enters center of needle pins, as shown in Figs. 49 to 53.
hole,
To Insert Garment in Binder
To Insert Binding In Binder Place edge to be bound as far to right as
it will go in center slot of scroll C2, as
Cut all binding to a long point to the sh own in Fig. 49, and draw it back
left, as shown in Fig. 48. under binder fo ot.

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Lower binder by means of presser foot
lifter, and start to sew. Keep ma terial
Fig. 49. Billding with Unfolded Binding
well within ce nter slo t of scroll so th ac
edge ""ill be caught in binding.
To Adjust the Binder
To bring inner edge of binding closer to
the stitching, move scroll C2, Fig. 49
48
to th e right by means of lug B2, Fig. 49.
This is the us u a l adjustment when
binding straight edges.
When binding curves, mo\re scroll to
left to bring inner edge of bindin g
farther from stitching and allow for
sweep of curve.
Piped Edge
To produce a piped edge on garments ,
move lug B2, Fig. 50 to left to bring
Fig. 50. Position of Garment II"d Bindiug
Wh." Piping Edges
stitching abOllt midII'll' of
binding .
Crease raw edges of garment
wrong side ;thour y, inch, an
folded edge, raw edges
edge guide on hinder, anJ
binding.
When stitched, hoth sides of
will be fini shed, and right
show piped edge.
Piping and Binding in One Operation
A garment can he pi ped and
one operation , as shown ill Fig.
IMPORTANT : \\'hcll
binding at same rime, as sh
51, insert narrow width of
first in its slot, then insert
width in its slot. Two
widths should not be llsed al
stitching abotH midway of fold ed
binding.
Crease raw edges of g<l.rment tOward
wrong side about Y:i inch , and insert
folded edge, raw edges uppermost, into
edge guide on binder, and beneath
binding.
When sti tched, both sides of garment
will be finished, and right side will
show piped edge .
time. That is, if No.1 is used, wider
binding should not be smaller than No.
3. If No. 2 is used, wider binding
shou ld not be less than No.4. Never
use Nos. 1 and 2, or 2 and 3, etc.,
together.
Use the upright guide pins to guide the
wider of the twO widths of binding, as
shown in Fig. 51.

Piping and Binding in One Operation

A garment can be piped ;tnd bound In
one opera tion, as shown in Fig. 51.

IMPORTANT : Wben piping and

binding at same time, as shown in Fig.
51, insert narrow width of binding
first in its slot, then insert wider
width in its slot. Two consecutive
widths should not be used at same Fig. 51. Pipillg (11111 J3i",IiI!,~ ill One Ope,."tion

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To Bind Outside Curves If sti tchin g does not catch edge of bind­ Suft materials , Ii ke bati ste or
ing , adjust scroJJ slightly to the left. chine, require a row of stitching
Allow edge to be bound to pass freely

through scroll without crowding against

close to edge of curve before blOldJn~:;.
scroll wall. The material must be guided
To Bind Inside Curves
from back of binder and (0 left, permit­
To Apply French Folds to Curves
When binding an inside curve, straighten

ting unfinished edges to swing naturally

out edge of material while feeding it
Place material undel' binder and
into scroll of binder.
intO binder, being carefu l not to stretch
binding on to face of material, as
Never pull binding while it is being fed
materi a!.
in Fig. 53.
rhrough binder, as this may stretch

hinding, making it too narrow to stitch

or to turn in the edges.

When binding curves, turn material

only as fast as machine sews.

Do not push material in too fast as this

will pucker edge .

Do not stretch material as this wiJJ dis­

tort edge so that curve will not have

proper shape when finished.

Fig . 52. Bindillg an Otttside Gtlrl'e Fig, 53. Appl)'ill" d j'I',"ch /-old

so
Soft materials, like batiste or crepe de For guidance in applying rovvs of
chine, require a row of stitching added French fold s, mark material wi th a line
close to edge of curve before binding. of basting stitches or with chalk or
penci I.
To Apply French Folds to Curves
Place material under binder and stitch THE ED G[-STlTe it ER
binding onto face of material, as show ll This usefu l attachment is fastened to
in Fig. 53. machine in place of presser foot , and
will be found an
ind ispensable aid
whenever sti tch­
ing must be kep t
accurately all ex­
treme edge of a
piece of material.
The slots , !lUlll­
hered from 1 to 5
Fig. 54

Fig. 53 . 11ppl)"illg (f treneb Fold Tbe Edg'-Stiteber

5l
in Fig. 54, serVL: as guides for sew ing
togeth er laces, in sertions and embroi d­
eries, sewing in posi ci on hemmed or
folded ed ges , piping or sewing flat
braid co a garment.
To Adjust the Edge-Stitcher
Fasten chis attachment co presser bar- in
place of presser foot.
Turn hand wheel slowl y by hand CO see
that needle goes throug h center of
needle hole.
To Sew lace Together
1. Insert one of the laces in slot 1 of
edge-stitcher and th e other in slo t
4, Fig . 54.
2. Adjust lug D2 until edge)
joined are caugh t by the s .
3. Sl ightly overlap edges of lace
sti tching to keep them again!1
of slots.
4. Loosen both thre;td tensions to
puckering of fine lace.
To Insert lace or Ribbon
1. Fold edge of material co which
or ribbon is to be sewn and'
in sloe 1, Fig. 54 of

T he distance fro m li ne of s titching CO

edge of material .i n slo ts is reg ul ated bv
moving lu g D2 , Fig . 54 to L'igh t or left.
If lug mo ves wi th di fricul ty, place ;1 drop
of oil unde r blue sprin g, then wipe it
dry . Fig,. 55. Sewill!, L(lce Tog,etbe r

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2. Adjust lug D 2 until edges to be 2. Insert lace or ribbon in slot 4 of
joined are caught by the st itching. edge-stitcher and proceed to sew.
3. Slightly overlap edges of lace while 3. Cut away surplus folded materia l
stitching to keep them against ends close to stitching.
of slots.
4. Loosen both thread tensions to avoid
puckering of fine lace . To Pipe with Edge-Stitcher
To Insert Lace or Ribbon l. Cut piping bias ,(lld twice width of
1. Fold edge of ma terial to which lace slot 3 so tha tit ell1 be fo lded once.
or ribbon is to be sewn and insert it 2. In sert piping
in slot 1, Fig. 54 of edge-sti tcher. w i th its
folded edge
to left in slot
3 and edge
to be piped
in s l ot 4,
F ig . 54.

Fig. 51. Piping n'it/;

Ed,ge.Stitcher
Fig . 56. Self;l1!', ill Lace Ime,.r;oll
S3
To Apply Folded 'Bias Tape
or Military Braid
1. Place garment under edge-sti tcher
and tape in slot 1 or 4, Fig. 54.
2. To make square corners, sew to turn­
iog point, remove tape from attach­
ment, form corner by hand, replace
tape and continue stitching. See
Fig. 58.
3. To space two or more parallel rows,
mark material with a guide line ,
uSll1g ,t crease, chalk or basting
thread.
Fig. 58. Applyi1lg BiaI Folded Tape
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To Stitch a Wide Hem
1. A wide hem may be stitched evenly
on sheets, pillow slips, etc., with
edge-stitcher after hem has been
measured and edge turned .
2. Insert edge in slot 5, Fig. 54, and
adjust lug D2 to stitch as close to
edge as desired.
Fig. 59. Making a Wide Hem
To 'Make a French Seam
1. To make a French seam oi
width, i~1sert two edges to be
",,:rong sIdes together, in slot 1
FIg. 54, and stitch close to edg .
2. Fold both right sides togetheran
sert back of seam in slot 1 as
in Fig. 60, and stitch , all' .
enough margin to conceal ra\\'
Fig. 60. Making" Frellch Jerm.l
(Second Operatioll)
To Make a French Seam To Tuck with Edge-Stitcher
1. To make a French seam of uniform The maximum width of tuck that can
width, insert twO edges to be joined , be made with edge-s titcher is Ys inch.
wrong sides together, in slot 1 or 2,
Fig. 54, and sti tch close to edge 1. Fold and crease material for desired
2. Fold both right sides together and in­ wid th of tuck.
sert back of seam in slot 1, as shown
in Fig. 60, and stitch, allowing just
enough margin to conceal raw edges.

Fig. 60. Making" Fre1lch Seall1

(Secolld Operation ) Fig . 61. T 1Ickillf, ,citb Edge-Stitelm

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 2. For succeeding tucks, fold material 3. The fullness of shirring or amOLlnt of THE RUFFLER
the desired distance from previous ga therin g is regulated by length of
tuck, running the fold lengthwise stitch, A longer stitch increases full­
over a straigh t edge, then crease ness of gathers .
folds.
· 3. Insert creased folds in s lot 1, Fig. 54
and adjust edge-stitcher to right or
left fo r the desired wid th of tuck.
Use a light tension, short sti tch and
fine thread and needle. ~o
H l W .z,
U g . 63. i'ril 1Cip,iI PflrfJ oj 1("1'

GATHERING FOOT To Oil the Ruttier

The rllffler requires oiling at tbe
nlng of each working day to .
To Shirr with Gathering Foot
smoo th operatIon and to prevem
1. Fasten gath ering foot to presser bar and wear.
in place of presser foot. Ape!y one drop of oil at each
t.ItP'JUJ
Indicated in Fig. 63, then .
2. Pl ace material under gathering foot excess 011 . Operate rumer with
and stitch in usual way . Fig. 62. Shirring with Gatherillg foor of waste materia! unti! there is
on parts that
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the work.

THE RU FFL ER
Fi,~ . 6J. PriJlcipal P" rts of R.ItJjler
To Oil tile Ruffler
The ruffle r requires oiling at the begin­
nin g of each working day eo in sure
smooth operation and eo prevent rust
and wear.
Apply one drop of oil at each point
indicated in Fig. 63, then wipe off
excess oiL Operate rumer with a piece
of W,LSte material until there is no oil
Oll parts that come in to contact with
the work.
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A- Foot-attaches ruffler to presser bar.
B- Fork Arm-strad dles need le cl amp .
C-Adjustiog Screw-regulates full­
ness of gathers.
D-Projectioo-engages slots in ad­
justing lever.
E-Adjusting Le ver- se ts ruffler for
gathering or for making a pleat
once at every 6 sti tches or once
every 12 stitch es as desired; also for
disengaging rumer, w hen ei ther
pleating or g,Lthering is not desired.
F-Adjusting Finger-regu la tes width
or size of pleats.
G- Separator Guide-conta in s slots
ineo which edge of material is
placed to keep heading of ruffle
even. Also for separ,L ti ng material
eo be ru ffled from material CO w hich
ru me is eo be 'L ct;Lciled.
H-Ruffiing Bl ade-pll shes material
in pleats up eo needle .
 J -Se parator Blade-prevents ruffling -\. Draw material slight h· hack ( If
. blade teeth from contacting feed or d ie, lower presser bar and
material to which ruffle or pleating n RUFFLING '2 sew.

is applied .

To Attach Ruffler
1. Raise needle to its highest point.
2. Loosen presser foot thumb screw and
att ach ruffler to presser bar in place
EZI065B
MAI U IA l
s. For fine gathering, rurn I
screw C upward and shorten
Fig. 64 . Correct Position for M.aterial
to be Ruffled 6. For full g,lthering, turn
screw C downward and
sti tch.
3. Insert material to be rufHed be tween
two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 64.

of presser foot, at same time placing

To Make a Ruffle and Sew It to aGarmnt
fork arm B astride needle clamp. In One Operation
3. See that needle enters center of
I. Insert material to be ruflbll
needle hole in ruffler.
tw o blue bLld es Line 2, Fig. 66.

To Adjust Ruffler for Gathering

1. Swing adjusting finger F away from

needle.

2. Raise ad justing lever E and move it

llocil projection D can be en tered In

slot m arked " 1".

Fig. 65 . Gotberillg wit" R ttJfler Fig. 66. Correct Posit;oll.f j" Mfllm"I ,

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-t o Draw material slighdy back of nee­
dle , lower presser bar and sun (0
sew.
S. For fine gathering, turn adjusting
screw C upward and shorten stitch.
6. For fu ll ga thering, turn ad justing
screw C downward and lengthen
sti tch.
2. Place material (0 which ruffle is to
be a ttached under separa(Or bLlde
Line 1 , Fig. 66.
3 . Proceed same as for plain ga theri ng .
To Make a Ruffle and Attach It
With a Facing in One Operation
l. Insert material
(0 be ruffled between
two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 68.

To Make a Ruffle and Sew It to a Garment

In One Operation
1. Insert material (0 be ruffled hetween
two bllle blacles Line 2 , Fi g. 66.

RUFflING
MATERIAL ~2

GA RMENT~ 1
Fig. 67. Mak;'lg a Ruffle al/d

Fig. 66. Correct Positiolls jor M aterials Attaching It III One Operatioll

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2. Place material to which ruffle is to 2. Piping material is usua ll\' cut
be a ttached under separator blad e
Line 1 , Fig. 68 . bi as and it sho uld he about !1
3. Pl ace facing materia l over upper blue wi de when fold ed in cen ter.
b lade Line 4, Fig. 68 . pi ping ma terial in ruffler,
Line 5, Fig. 70 with falded
pi ping to the right.
FACiNG :'). 4
RUffliNG Fold edge of material ta which
M ATERIAL ;:;t 2

GARMENT~ I
ing and ruffling are ta be a ,
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Fig. 6R. Co....ect PositiQI/J for M ateri,d.r Fig . 6Q. Maki".~ (/ R4fle tlJUI Attaching

It With" Facing [II One Operat .."

4. If facing is to be on right sid e of ga r­

men t , place wrong Sides of garment Thi s material mus t no t exceed 1 ~i
and rnfHe together. inches in w idth .
5. If hcing is to be on wrong side, place
right sides of garment and ruffle

~
ry-J ---1 ~ GARM'NI).

together. ~~(~

o _ -- "\ .. - PIPING MATEf~IA";;S

To Pipe a Ruffle . .~ ~ n n RUffLlNG~3

MATERIAL
1. Insert material to be ruffled between £21 068 8

twO blue bL1.des Line 3, Fig. 70. fig . 70. Correct P OJifiO?J J fn r M aterials
Fig . 71. Piping" J{/ljjl,
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2. Piping material is usually Cut on the
hi as and it should be about )1 inch
wide when folded in center. Place
piping material in r umer, following
Lin e 5, Fig. 70 with folded edge of
piping to the right .
Fold edge of material to which pip­
ing and ruming are to be attached
fig. 71. Pipiltg " RlljJle
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and insert it in rumer, following
Line 6, Fig. 70.
To Adjust Ruffler for Pleating
1. Raise adjusting lever E and move it
unti l projection D can be entered in
slot marked "6". The ruffl er will
then pleat once every six stitches. To
pleat once every 12 s titches, have
projection D enter slot "12" in ad­
justing lever E.
2. Insert material to be pleated between
two blue blades Line 2, Fig . 72 .
Fig. 72. Correct Position jor iViaNrial
3. To increase width of pleat, move ad­
J. us tin bcr fin bcrer F back tOward need le
and turn adjusting screw C down ­
ward . To make a smaller pleat , turn
adjusting screw C upward. The dis­
tance between pleats is regulated by
length of sti tch.
Fit,. 73. Pleatillg with the RuffleI'
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To Adjust Ruttier for Group Pleating
1. To make the space between groups of
pleats, raise adjusting lever E and
move it until projection D can be
entered in small slot indicated by Fit,. 75.
star on adjusting lever E. The ruffler
wi ll then stOp pleating and plain
stitching will be made . 2. When th e desired space is
pro jection D in ei the r oi sloes
Fig. 74. Grollp Pleatillg with Ruffle I'
 3. Insert material to be pleated between
two blue blades Line 2, Fig. 75 .
RUfFLING
MATERIAL

f ig. 75. Correct Po.ririoll for Mareri,,1

2. When the desired space is made, set

projection D in either of slots 6 or 12.

FASHION AIDS

The following FASHION'" Aids are available for sepa­

rate purchase at your SINGER SEWING CENTER.

!i3
Automatic Zigzagger

/\ /\ / . (ill'red
Zigzag s ti tching , decorati ve patrern \ I \ I Mending
stitching, applique-all of these and \/ \,/

more may be done automatically 0 11 your

SINGER with the Automatic Zigzag OpCIl
Atrach men t. Multiple SC(I//op
You can blinds titch hems, mend rips Bl01lse with BLi"d.r/'lc!>
Bord.er Desi,~}/
and tears, reinforce seams, overedge
seam edges and sti tch scaIJqp facing W,dls of 1'..• .Mtl ~ ~ oM.. J
of Tro)" I "W' "VI' ..." "'i "W'
-tfAWVV
.. MlWVV..M.WVl..~ T bree­
Step
easily and quick ly .
Merely insert one of the many Stitch
Patterns into the Automatic Zigzagger lIMA!! lIMA AAlIMA AA~1"VI/0 So!i d
Icicle ' Y " " l' "VY' 'YVY' "VY' Scallop
:l.l1d sew.
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 Girl/ Dress with
Border Dni,gll in Domi1lo Patlem

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The Buttonholer

Sample of
Work
Prod"ced
b)' SINGER
Buttonholer

Beautiful, evenly stitched buttonholes

may be made on yo ur SINGER Machine
with the Buttonholer, as easily as you
do straight stitching.
Merely slip the template, for the size
buttonhole you require, into the att ach­
ment and replace the presser foot with
the Buttonholer. Every buttonhole will
be identical. The Button holer does the
work for you-straight buttonholes in
seven lengths: ~6" , %", Yz", %", IVt6" ,
1 ~6" and lUG"; keyhole, in two lengths:
%" and I U6".

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 :' .

~ . ~.

-@II:;; ..

Samples of Work Produced by SINGE R B"ttol1holer

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Darning and Embroidery Attachment
The Darning an d Embroidery Actach­
men t contribuces to the ease wi th w!rlicb
free-motion sewio" is accomplished.
Lovely embroidered effects are possible
on a wide range of fabrics.
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The Web Lace Sfifch
The Foot merelv holds the fabric down
while the stitch is being Formed and re­
leases the fabri c when the needle has
risen to allow free movement of the
work for variety of embroidery effects .
 T be Trttcillg Stitch

The Dtll11ing Stitch

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Seam Guide
Gauge Presser Foot
The Seam Guide is helpful in stitching
seams an exact width , and for stitching
a uniform distance from a finished edge.

Especially helpful for those just learn­

ing to sew and an aid to those demand­
ing greater uniformi ty in seam wid th
than the eye might give, the seam guide
is a useful addition to your sewing
equIpment.

The scoring on the throat plate of your

SINGER Machine makes it easy for you
Expert and beautiful stitching is
The Seam Gllide
to set the Seam Guide to an exact dis­
plished with a minimum of skill
tance from the needle .
preparation through the lise
SINGER Gauge Presser Foot.
multiple row s of stitchincrb mal
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Gauge Presser Foot
Expert and beautiful sti tching is accom­
plished with a minimum of skill and
preparation through the use of the
SINGER Gauge Presser Foot. Single or
multiple rows of stitching may be
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The Goltge Presser F OO l
. gauged evenly along lapel and facing
edges, welt seams, or hems.
An accurate set of gauges (lined at y,; /1
and numbered at ~/1 interv ,tls)-one for
use at the left of needle and tbree for use
at right of the needle, accompany tl~e
Gauge Presser Foot.
The side wall s of the gauges vary 1n
depth to accommodate fabrics and con­
structions of different thickness. Smart,
even stitching accents are effectively
placed with the Gauge Presser Foot.
 - -.-. _.... -----~

IN DE X
Page Pa ge
Attachments .... ....... . . . .. . . . . ... . . . 40
Principal partS of Mach ine 15-125 ..... . .. .. 4

Adjustabl e hemmer. . .. . .. ... ....... . 45

Reassem blin g and repla cin g needl e rhread

EJge-stitchcr .....................•.. 'il

tenSio n . . . 26, 27

Foot hemmer . . ... .. .. . ...... . .. . 41

Regulating bobbin thread tension. . ... 24 , 25

Garhering foot. . .. . . ... . 'i6

Reg ulating direction of feed. . . . . 19
TO ALL WHOM IT
Multi -slntted binder .. 46
Reg ulatin g need le thread tension.. . .... 22.23

Rumer . 57
Reg ulating press ure on presser foor. . . .20, 21

Basting . 19
Regul:tting stitch leng th ... ..... . ...... 18
The improper placing
Cleaning stitch forming mechani sm ....... 35, 36
Remov ing anJ diSAssemb ling needle thread

Darnin g and embroiJering .. 30, 31, 32

tension. 26 any other of the Trade
Electrical information. 5
IZemoving the bobbi n. 12
F:\SHION AiJs . 63
Removing th e shutrle. . ... .. . . . .. . . 38 (all of which are duly
Buttonholer. .66, 67
Removing th e work:. IS
Darning and Embroidel'l' Arrachment 68,69
Replacing th e bobbin c;lse. 15
Gauge 'Presser Foo t. . 71
Replacing th e sh utrle ....... . . . 39
Scam Gu ide . . .. 70
Se tt ing the need Ie. 8
Zigzagger, Automatic . . . . .... . 64,65
Sewing bias seams. 19
Lighr. . . . . . ..... . ... . . . . . .6,7
Sewing suggestions. . 28, 29
Lubricating th e moror. . . .... . .. . . 37 ,38
SINGER Sen'ice . 3
i\·Iachine working hea\'il y . ......... . . . . 35
Starring to sew ....... . ....... .. .. ... . . . 17

Moror . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... .. . . 5
Threading th e bohhin case. 15

Need le charr . ...... ... . . ... .. ......... . 9

Need les and thread . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 8

Thread tension .. 22

Oiling the machine .. .. . .. .. . 33-36

Turning a corner. 19
form 208 59

Opel'ating th e machine. 10
Upper threading . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 11
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Prepar ing ro se\\' . 16
Winding th e bobbin . .. . . . ... ..• • ..... 12 , 13, 14

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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The improper placing o r renewal of the Trade Mark "SINGER" or

any other of the Trade Marks of The Singer Manufacturing Company
(all of which are duly Registered Trade Marks) on any machine that has
been repaired, rebuilt, reconditioned, or altered in any way whatsoever
outside a SINGER factory or an authorized SINGER agency is forbidden.

form 20859 Printed in U. S. A.

(956 )