INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE300
SE340
 Important Safety Instructions
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL 1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep these instructions
conveniently near the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third
party.

DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this
sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning,
removing covers or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is
used by or near children.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing
machine to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings
of the sewing machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose fabric.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot, etc.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot
control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

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 Important Safety Instructions

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

FOR EUROPE ONLY:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 70db.

SEWING
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN Ltd.

FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE:

This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the sewing machine.

SEQUENCING
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 70db.

The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN Ltd.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding
be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and

EMBROIDERY
knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-
insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.

PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of this sewing machine.
This machine intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing
from light to heavy material and sewing embroidery designs and lettering.
Please refer to this booklet for proper use and optimum performance. To get the most out of your
sewing machine, read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the machine.
MAINTENANCE

Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the instruction manual page by page.

To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing
machine when considered necessary without notification or obligation.

SINGER® is the exclusive trademark of The SINGER® Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates.
©2015 The SINGER® Company Limited S.à.r.l. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved.
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 Table of Contents
SETTING UP THE MACHINE SEWING
MAIN PARTS........................................................................... 6 STARTING TO SEW.............................................................. 21
ACCESSORIES....................................................................... 7 WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH........................................... 21
REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE......................................... 7 STARTING TO SEW............................................................... 22
TO OPEN THE ACCESSORY TRAY.................................... 7 START AND END OF SEAM.............................................. 22
TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION TABLE.............................. 7 REVERSE STITCHING...................................................... 22
ACCESSORY TRAY OF THE EMBROIDERY UNIT............. 7 TACK STITCH..................................................................... 23
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT......................................... 8 TURNING CORNERS......................................................... 23
REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER..................... 8 SEWING HEAVY FABRIC.................................................. 23
NEEDLES................................................................................ 9 SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS ........................... 23
REMOVING & INSERTING THE NEEDLE.............................. 9 WIDTH OF SEAM ALLOWANCE........................................ 23
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART............................... 9 SEWING................................................................................. 24
SETTING UP THE MACHINE................................................ 10 STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING................................................ 24
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION................................................ 10 STRAIGHT STITCH............................................................ 24
FOOT CONTROLLER............................................................ 10 STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO-LOCK STITCH ............. 24
MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS...................................... 11 ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING..................................................... 24
TACK BUTTON WITH LED................................................. 11 SATIN STITCHING............................................................. 24
NEEDLE POSITION UP/DOWN BUTTON WITH LED....... 11 BLIND HEM STITCHING........................................................ 25
SPEED CONTROL BUTTON.............................................. 11 OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING.......................................... 25
THREAD CUTTER BUTTON WITH LED............................ 11 USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT................................. 25
START/STOP BUTTON...................................................... 11 USING THE ALL-PURPOSE FOOT................................... 26
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON............................................. 11 CRAZY PATCH....................................................................... 26
PRESSER FOOT LIFTER.................................................. 11 STRETCH STITCH SEWING................................................. 27
THREAD CUTTER.............................................................. 12 MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG........................................................ 27
PRESSURE REGULATOR................................................. 12 BASTING................................................................................ 27
TOP COVER....................................................................... 12 SEWING ON BUTTONS........................................................ 28
HAND WHEEL.................................................................... 12 THREAD SHANK................................................................ 28
DROP FEED LEVER.......................................................... 12 INSERTING ZIPPERS............................................................ 29
MOUNTING MACHINE IN SEWING CABINET.................. 12 CENTERED INSERTION.................................................... 29
SEWING PREPARATION ..................................................... 13 LAPPED INSERTION......................................................... 29
TOUCH PANEL LCD.............................................................. 13 TO STITCH AROUND THE ZIPPER TAB........................... 30
HOME SCREEN................................................................. 13 QUILTING............................................................................... 30
HOME BUTTON................................................................. 13 JOINING THE PIECES OF FABRIC................................... 30
SEWING MODE..................................................................... 13 QUILTING........................................................................... 30
STITCH INFORMATION..................................................... 13 HAND LOOK QUILTING STITCH....................................... 30
SELECTING A STITCH.......................................................... 13 AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK AND DARNING.............................. 31
SETTING OF THE STITCH PATTERN............................... 14 BUTTONHOLE SEWING....................................................... 32
MACHINE SETTINGS............................................................ 14 BOUND BUTTONHOLE......................................................... 33
SETTING BUTTON............................................................. 14 EYELET ................................................................................. 35
THREAD TENSION............................................................ 14 CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN.............................. 35
TWIN NEEDLE................................................................... 15 SEWING LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS................................... 35
AUDIBLE BEEP.................................................................. 16 APPLIQUE............................................................................. 36
CONTRAST OF SCREEN.................................................. 16 FREE ARM SEWING.............................................................. 36
CALIBRATION SCREEN.................................................... 16 PARALLEL SEWING FOOT .................................................. 36
SOFTWARE VERSION...................................................... 16 TWIN NEEDLE SEWING....................................................... 37
THREADING THE MACHINE................................................ 17
BOBBIN SETTING................................................................. 17 SEQUENCING
REMOVING THE BOBBIN.................................................. 17 SEQUENCING....................................................................... 38
SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN............... 17 SEQUENCE SEWING............................................................ 38
WINDING THE BOBBIN..................................................... 17 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...................................... 38
WINDING BOBBIN INDEPENDENTLY.............................. 18 SELECTING LETTER STITCHES...................................... 38
INSERTING THE BOBBIN.................................................. 18 SHIFTING THE CURSOR (HIGHLIGHT)........................... 39
THREADING THE NEEDLE................................................... 19 CHECKING SELECTED PATTERNS AND LETTERS........ 39
PREPARING TO THREAD MACHINE................................ 19 INSERTING PATTERN OR LETTER.................................. 39
SETTING SPOOL OF THREAD ON SPOOL PIN............... 19 DELETING PATTERN OR LETTER................................... 39
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD................................. 19 HOW TO EDIT A LETTER FROM THE SEQUENCE......... 39
THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE....................................... 20 ADJUSTING EACH PATTERN OR LETTER IN A
DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD.............................. 20 SEQUENCE........................................................................ 40
SAVING SEQUENCE......................................................... 40
SEW THE SEQUENCE...................................................... 41
SINGLE SEQUENCE MODE.............................................. 41
SEWING SEQUENCE FROM BEGINNING....................... 41

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EMBROIDERY MAINTENANCE
EMBROIDERY PREPARATION ............................................ 42 POP-UP MESSAGES............................................................ 52
CONNECTING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT............................. 42 RAISE THE NEEDLE.......................................................... 54
TO REMOVE THE EMBROIDERY UNIT............................ 42 RAISE THE PRESSER FOOT............................................ 54
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT............................... 42 LOWER THE PRESSER FOOT......................................... 54
MESSAGES AT START UP.................................................... 42 CALIBRATION FAILED....................................................... 54
HOME SCREEN/HOME BUTTON......................................... 43 UPPER THREAD BREAKAGE........................................... 54
HOME SCREEN................................................................. 43 THREAD JAM..................................................................... 54
HOME BUTTON................................................................. 43 MAIN MOTOR OVERLOAD................................................ 54
EMBROIDERY MACHINE SETTINGS................................... 43 MACHINE SET FOR TWIN NEEDLE................................. 54
SETTING BUTTON............................................................. 43 THE STITCH CANNOT BE SEWN WITH TWIN NEEDLE.54
THREAD TENSION............................................................ 43 STITCH WIDTH LIMITED FOR TWIN NEEDLE................. 54
STOP FOR CUT................................................................. 44 LOWER THE DROP FEED LEVER.................................... 54
USING FABRIC AND STABILIZER........................................ 44 THIS STITCH CANNOT COMBINE.................................... 54
FABRIC, STABILIZER, NEEDLE AND THREAD CHART ..... 45 PROGRAM TOO LONG TO ADD MORE STITCHES......... 54
SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY HOOP..................... 46 DELETE PROGRAM.......................................................... 55
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDRY HOOP TO THE MACHINE. 46 OVERWRITE...................................................................... 55
REMOVING THE HOOP FROM THE MACHINE............... 46 REMOVE THE HOOP......................................................... 55
USB EMBROIDERY STICK................................................... 47 CONNECT USB.................................................................. 55
CONNECTING USB STICK ............................................... 47 THE DATA ON THE USB STICK CANNOT BE READ....... 55
DESIGN BOOK................................................................... 47 CORRUPTED DATA........................................................... 55
INDIVIDUAL DESIGN INFORMATION............................... 47 EMBROIDERY TOO LARGE.............................................. 55
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE............................................... 47 WRONG HOOP TYPE........................................................ 55
UPDATING YOUR MACHINE............................................. 47 STOP COMMAND IN DESIGN........................................... 55
SELECTING DESIGNS.......................................................... 48 CUT THREAD END............................................................ 55
HOME SCREEN..................................................................... 48 CHANGE THREAD COLOR............................................... 55
EMBROIDERY COLLECTION ........................................... 48 EMBROIDERY FINISHED.................................................. 55
SELECTING A DESIGN......................................................... 48 MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 56
TO SELECT A BUILT-IN DESIGN....................................... 48 CLEANING............................................................................. 56
TO SELECT A USB DESIGN.............................................. 48 BOBBIN HOLDER.............................................................. 56
EDITING THE DESIGN.......................................................... 49 HOOK RACE AND FEED DOG.......................................... 56
EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT SCREEN................................ 49 HELPFUL HINTS................................................................... 57
EMBROIDERY ROTATION AND MIRRORING SCREEN...... 49 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.............................................. 58
EMBROIDERY SCALING SCREEN....................................... 49
EMBROIDERY OPTION SCREEN......................................... 50
HOOP OPTION AND SELECTION..................................... 50 DESIGN BOOK
TRACING............................................................................ 51
BASTING............................................................................ 51
MONOCHROME................................................................. 51
EMBROIDER A DESIGN....................................................... 52
STITCH OUT SCREEN.......................................................... 52
START TO SEW..................................................................... 52
EMBROIDERY LETTERS...................................................... 53
SELECTING EMBROIDERY LETTERS................................. 53
EDITING EMBROIDERY LETTERS....................................... 53
STITCHING OUT EMBROIDERY LETTERS......................... 53

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 Main Parts
1. Face Plate 6. Touch Panel LCD 37. Auxiliary Spool Pin 42. Spool Pin
2. Pressure Regulator 7. Hand Wheel Holder 43. Bobbin Winder Stop
3. Top Cover 8. Removable Extension 38. Pattern Chart 44. Bobbin Winder Spindle
4. Thread Take-Up Lever Table 39. Thread Guide 45. Bobbin Winder Thread
(Inside) 9. LED Lights 40. Thread Guide Cutter
5. Presser Foot Lifter 10. Ten-key Buttons 41. Bobbin Winding Tension
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Disk

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

8 9 10 46. Handle 47. Embroidery Unit Connection Socket

18. USB Embroidery Stick 48. Drop Feed Lever
11 12 Socket
19. Power Switch
20. Connector for Power Cord
13 14
21. Connector for Foot Contloller

15 16

17

11. Tack Button with LED 18

12. Needle Position Up/
Down Button with LED 19
13.Speed Decrease Button
14. Speed Increase Button 20
15. Thread Cutter Button
with LED
16. Start/Stop Button
17. Reverse Stitch Button 46 47 48

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22. Thread Cutter 29. Presser Foot - Embroidery Unit - 52. Embroidery Hoop
23. Buttonhole Lever 30. Feed Dogs 49. Accessory Tray Carriage
24. Thread Guide 31. Needle Clamp Screw 50. Embroidery Unit 53. Embroidery Hoop
25. Needle Threader Lever 32. Needle Thread Guide Release Lever Connection Assembly
26. Presser Foot Release 33. Needle 51. Level Adjusting Feet 54. Embroidery Unit
Lever 34. Needle Plate (Bottom of Unit) Socket
27. Presser Foot Screw 35. Bobbin Cover
28. Presser Foot Holder 36. Bobbin Cover Latch
22 31
23 32
24 33
25
34
26
27 35

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29 36 49 50 51 52 53 54

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 Accessories
Some accessories are stored in the accessory tray.
1. Needle Pack

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

2. 5 SINGER Class 15 Bobbins (transparent)
(one is in the machine)
3. Seam Ripper
4. Brush
5. Screwdriver 26 27
6. Thread Net
7. Auxiliary Spool Pin
8. Felt Washers
9. Screwdriver for Needle Plate
10. Spool Cap
11. Small Thread Cap
12. USB Embroidery Stick
13. All-Purpose Foot (A) (on the machine when delivered)
14. Satin Foot (B)
15. Overcasting Foot (C)
16. Blind Hem Foot (D)
17. Zipper Foot (E)
18. Buttonhole Foot (F) and Underplate
19. Straight Stitch / Patchwork Foot 28
20. Button Sewing Foot
21. Open Toe Foot
22. Embroidery Foot (L)
23. Parallel Sewing Foot
24. Long Needle Clamp Screw
(used only for ziz-zag free-motion sewing)
25. Quilting Bar
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26. Foot Controller
27. Power Line Cord REMOVABLE EXTENSION TABLE
28. Embroidery Hoop 100mm x 100mm (4” x 4”)
29. Embroidery Hoop 260mm x 150mm (10 1/4” x 6”)
To Open the Accessory Tray
The machine’s accessories are stored in the tray of the
removable extension table. To open the tray, reach under the
table, then pull the lever located under the table, while resting
your thumb on the top edge of the table.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Remove the Extension Table

Hold left side of the extension table and pull to the left. (NOT
pulling the lever for accessory tray.)
To attach, slide the table to the right.

8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17

Accessory Tray of the Embroidery Unit

The accessory tray is located on the left side of the embroidery
18 19 20 21 unit. Pull to open.

22 23 24 25

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 Accessories
The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch
or technique you sew. Information on sewing and sewing
techniques begins on page 21.

CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
Turn off the power switch before you change the
presser foot.

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Removing the Presser Foot Holder

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its When attaching presser feet that have their own shank, or
highest position. when cleaning the machine, you should remove the presser
2. Raise the presser foot lifter. foot holder.
1. Remove the presser foot.
2. Loosen the presser foot screw and remove the presser foot
holder.

3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the presser foot

release lever toward you.
4. Place desired foot with its pin directly under the slot in
presser foot holder.
3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder as far as it will go
from bottom of presser bar.
4. Tighten the presser foot screw securely using the
screwdriver.

5. Lower the presser foot lifting lever and the presser foot will
snap into place.

NOTE: This sewing machine is a low shank model. When

shopping for optional SINGER presser feet and accessories,
make sure they are designed for low shank models.

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 Needles

REMOVING & INSERTING THE NEEDLE FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to
Select a needle of the appropriate style and size for the fabric be sewn.
to be sewn. SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.

CAUTION
To prevent accidents: Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size
Turn off the power before removing the needle. Type

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its Light Weight - All-purpose SINGER
highest position. thin georgette, polyester, fine Style 2000 9/70-11/80
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw. organdy, voile, cotton, silk or 2020
taffeta, silk, etc.

Medium Weight
- gingham, All-purpose SINGER
pique, linen, polyester, fine Style 2000 11/80-14/90
cotton, satin, cotton, machine or 2020
thin corduroy, quilting
velvet

Heavy Weight All-purpose SINGER

3. Remove the needle. - gabardine, polyester, heavy Style 2000 14/90-
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the flat side to the tweed, denim, duty, topstitching or 2020 16/100
back and push it up as far as it will go. corduroy thread

Stretch - double All-purpose SINGER 11/80-14/90

knit, tricot, polyester Style 2001 Needle for knit or
spandex, jersey or 2045 stretch fabrics

Sweatshirt, SINGER 14/90

Swim-wear, All-purpose Style 2001 Needle for knit or
Double Knit, polyester or 2045 stretch fabrics
Sweater Knit

Leather All-purpose SINGER

polyester, heavy 2032
duty, topstitching Leather
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw. thread
Do not use a bent or blunt needle (a). Place needle on a
flat surface to check its straightness.
NOTE:
For information on appropriate fabrics, stabilizers, needles and
threads for embroidery, see page 45.

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 Setting Up the Machine
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOOT CONTROLLER
Use of foot controller will permit control of start, stop and speed
DANGER with your foot.
When the foot controller is connected, Start/Stop button will be
To reduce the risk of electric shock: deactivated. (Next page)
Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always 1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)
unplug this machine from the electric outlet 2. Push foot controller plug into the connector on machine.
immediately after using and before maintenance.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons:
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.

1. Place machine on stable surface.

2. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting
the 2-hole plug into the power cord connector.

3. Place foot controller at your feet.

4. Turn on the power switch.

3. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

4. Turn on the power switch.

5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned on.

6. The harder you press the foot controller, the faster the
machine will sew. The machine will stop when foot
controller is released.

5. The lamps will light up when switch is turned on (symbol I).

6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol
O), then remove plug from outlet.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons:
1. Turn off the power when connecting the foot controller
to the machine.
2. Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping
it on the floor. Be sure not to place anything on top of
FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA USERS:
it.
POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION
3. Use only foot controller provided with this machine. (type
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN Ltd)
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify
the plug in any way.

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 Setting Up the Machine
MACHINE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Tack Button with LED (A) Reverse Stitch Button (G)
Press the tack button while sewing and your machine The machine will sew in reverse while this button is pressed.
sews a few Tack stitches and stops automatically. When When released, machine will sew forward.
pressed while not sewing, machine will sew a tack and
stop automatically at the beginning of next sewing.
The LED light will turn on until tack stitch has completed.

Needle Position Up/Down Button with LED

(B)
Press this button to move the needle up or down. The
setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same
time. When needle position is setted to down, the LED will turn
on.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle.

Speed Control Button (C, D)

The Speed Control Buttons allow you to incrementally increase
or decrease the sewing speed. When either button (C or D)
is pressed, a pop-up message appears showing the range of
speed settings available.

NOTE:
When the foot controller is connected, these buttons decrease
and increase the speed limit.

Presser Foot Lifter (H)

The presser foot is raised or lowered by this lever.
If you are sewing on heavy fabric or several
layers of fabric, the presser foot can be raised higher to make
it easier to place the fabric underneath the presser foot.
NOTE:
Thread Cutter Button with LED (E) Machine will not start when the presser foot is raised. (Except
Press this button after sewing to cut the upper and bobbin for bobbin winding)
threads.
The LED will turn on and cut both threads automatically.
To cut before the needle moves to the start position of
the next stitch, press the Thread Cutter button while
sewing. The LEDs (A & E) will be lit and the machine
will cut the threads after the stitch or sequence has
completed.

CAUTION:
1. Do not press this button when there is no fabric under the
presser foot or no need to cut the threads. The thread may
tangle, resulting in damage.
2. Do not use this button when cutting thread thicker than #30,
nylon thread or other speciality threads.
In this case, use the thread cutter (H).
3. Do not use the Thread Cutter button when sewing with a twin
needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle.

Start/Stop Button (F)

The machine will start running when Start/Stop button is
pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The
machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.

NOTE:
1. When the foot controller is connected, Start/Stop button will
be deactivated.
2. Bobbin winding function is independent from this button. (See
page 17)

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 Setting Up the Machine

Thread Cutter (I) Drop Feed Lever (M)

Use this cutter if the Thread Cutter button is not used. The feed dogs project up through the needle plate, directly
1. Raise the presser foot and bring fabric and threads below the presser foot. Their function is to move the fabric
backward after sewing. while it is being sewn. The Drop Feed Lever located on the
2. Hook the threads to the thread cutter from back to front. back of the free arm controls the feed dogs.
3. Pull the thread tails to cut the threads.
For ordinary sewing, move the lever to the right. This raises
feed dogs to their highest position. For most sewing, the lever
should be in this position.
Pressure Regulator (J)
The correct presser foot pressure allows fabrics to feed For darning or free-motion embroidery, or whenever fabric is to
properly while sewing. The setting of the presser foot pressure be moved by hand, move the lever to the left to lower the feed
is determined mainly by the weight of the fabric being sewn. dogs.
For lightweight fabrics such as sheers, batiste, voile, etc, the
pressure is decreased. For heavyweight fabrics like denim or NOTE:
canvas, the pressure in increased. After sewing with the feed dogs lowered, push the Drop
To increase the pressure, turn dial to 5. Feed Lever back to the right to resume sewing with feed
To decrease the pressure, turn dial to 1. dogs engaged. Push the lever to the right and then turn the
For most fabrics, turn dial to N. handwheel toward you one full revolution. This will re-engage
the feed dogs.

Top Cover (K)

To open the top cover, lift up the front right side of the cover.

Hand Wheel (L) Mounting Machine in Sewing Cabinet (N)

By turning the hand wheel, the needle will raise or lower. You There are two holes on the underside of the machine designed
should always turn hand wheel toward you. for mounting the machine into a sewing cabinet. Align the
holes (indicated in the picture) with the corresponding holes in
the cabinet base. Attach the machine with screws. (Screws not
included)

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 Sewing Preparation
TOUCH PANEL LCD SEWING MODE
When you turn on the power, the touch panel LCD will display

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

At the Home Screen, by pressing the Sewing Mode button,
the Home Screen. machine will select straight stitch first. You can select and sew
NOTE: all stitch patterns indicated in the Direct Selection Buttons and
If the message show below appears, this means the needle the pattern chart located inside of the top cover.
is not in correct position. Turn the hand wheel toward you to
raise the needle to its highest position. Then press the “✓” NOTE:
button. It is not possible to sew when the embroidery unit is attached.

CAUTION Stitch Information

Do not press the screen too hard and do not use sharp a. Stitch Pattern
objects to touch it. Doing so can damage the screen. The shape of stitch pattern will change according to
Touch the screen with your finger only. the setting of stitch length, width, mirror/reverse and
elongation.
b. Pattern Number
c. Recommended Presser Foot
Indicated presser foot is one of suggested foot for normal
sewing. You can use other presser feet as described in this
instruction manual.
d. Stitch Width/Needle Position
e. Stitch Length/Density

b c

Home Screen (A)

When you turn on the power, machine will display the Home
Screen (see below). Home Screen will indicate two buttons: a

a. Sewing Mode Button

By pressing this button, you can select and sew stitch
pattern normally.

b. Sequence Mode Button

By pressing this button, you can combine stitch patterns
d e
and letters easily by selecting each pattern or letter.
FOR SELECTING AND SETTING OF SEQUENCE MODE,
SEE PAGE 38.
SELECTING A STITCH
NOTE: By pressing one of the Direct Selection Buttons (0-9), you can
If the embroidery unit is attached, a different Home Screen will select that stitch number immediately.
appear. Turn the machine off, then remove the embroidery unit. Press two or three digits in quick succession to select a stitch
(See page 42) from 10 and up. If the stitch number does not exist, you will
hear a beep and the last entered stitch number will remain
Home Button (B) selected.
You can return to the Home Screen from any other view by
pressing the Home Button.

b
B

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Setting of the Stitch Pattern MACHINE SETTINGS
Your machine will automatically select optimum settings for Setting Button (A)
each stitch. You can make adjustments to every stitch as
Before or during the sewing process, you can adjust the
desired. Adjusted settings only affect the selected stitch and
settings by pressing the Setting Button.
will be reset to default when another stitch is selected. Adjusted
The Setting Screen will appear.
settings are not automatically saved when the machine is
This screen is scrolled by pressing the right side arrow buttons.
turned off.
Pressing the Setting Button again, machine will return to
previous screen.
f. Stitch Width/Needle Position
NOTE:
Increase or decrease the stitch width using + and - buttons.
All settings except for thread tension will remain until you
For straight stitches, use + and - to move the stitch position
change them. Thread tension will return to pre-set when you
left or right.
change the pattern. Default settings will differ depending on the
When a setting is changed, the numbers will be highlighted.
stitch selected.
When trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings, a
warning sound will be heard.

g. Stitch Length/Density
Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and - B
buttons.
When sewing stitches from the Satin category (stitches
157-174), use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease
stitch density. This may be necessary depending on the
type of thread being used.
When a satin stitch is selected, the icon changes to show
that stitch density is active instead of stitch length. A

h. Width Mirroring
By pressing the Width Mirror button, stitch will flip from left
to right. Thread Tension (B)
i. Length Mirroring This machine sets the thread tension automatically when
By pressing the Length Mirror button, stitch will flip from top pattern is selected. However, you can change the thread
to bottom. tension, as follows.
When mirroring is active, the button will be highlighted. If
mirroring is not available, a warning sound will be heard. To increase the upper thread tension, press the + button.
To decrease the upper thread tension, press the – button.
If you change from pre-set, number will be highlighted.

f g
You can start sewing while in this mode and change tension
while sewing.
To return to previous screen, stop sewing and press the Setting
Button again.
i When another stitch pattern is selected, thread tension will
h
return to pre-set.
j. Elongation
Stitches in the Elongation category (stitches 175-197) can Preset Thread Tension
be elongated. The entire stitch will be longer but the density Upper and bobbin thread will lock approximately in the middle
will remain the same. Press the Alt button to show the of fabric.
elongation setting instead of density for satin stitches. The
density changes to show an elongation symbol. Increase or
decrease the elongation of the satin stitch using the + and -
buttons.

j Upper Thread Tension Too Tight

Bobbin thread will appear on the top side of the fabric.
Decrease upper thread tension.

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Upper Thread Tension Too Loose Twin Needle

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Upper thread will appear on the bottom side of the fabric. Activate the twin needle program by pressing - or + buttons
Increase upper thread tension. to set the twin needle width. When a twin needle width is
selected, the width of all stitches is limited to prevent
needle breakage.
To deactivate, press - button until number of twin needle width
will disappear.

Thread Tension for Decorative Stitching

Thread tension should be set to a slightly looser tension than
that for straight stitch.
The upper thread should appear slightly on the bottom side of In sewing mode, the Twin Needle icon will be shown. The
your fabric, for example, when doing decorative sewing. setting is kept until you deactivate it.
See page 37 for more information about twin needle sewing.

Helpful Hints
1. If your sewing appears as shown in the illustration (stitches
on the top side of the fabric are good, but the bottom side
looks very loopy), it is most likely that the upper thread
is not threaded correctly. Refer to page 19 for correct POP-UP MESSAGES ABOUT TWIN NEEDLE
threading.
2. If after checking the top thread and the bobbin thread is still This pop-up message will appear when Twin
showing on the top side, check the bobbin to see if it is set Needle program is activated.
correctly. Refer to page 18 for information on correct bobbin Check the needle and press the “✓” button to
setting. continue.

This message will appear when a stitch that

cannot be used with twin needle, is selected.
Press the the “✓” button and select another
pattern or reset the twin needle program.

This message will appear when stitch width is

adjusted to the limit.
Press the the “✓” button to continue.

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Audible Beep Calibration Screen

You can turn off the audible beep by pressing this button.
i. Audible Beep is on. If the icons on the screen, in relationship to where you touch
ii. Audible Beep is off. the screen, seem misaligned, the screen may need calibrating,
as follows:
1. Scroll down the Settings Menu, then press the Calibration
Screen button.
i
2. Press the each “O” mark indicated on the screen 5
positions. (4 corners and center)
When calibration is completed, setting screen will appear
ii
again.

2
3
4

Contrast of Screen
You can adjust the contrast of screen. 6
By pressing “+” or “–” button, contrast will increase or
decrease. 5

NOTE:
If calibration has not completed correctly, pop-up message will
appear. Press the “✓” button and retry the calibration.

Software Version
Software version of this sewing machine will be indicated at
the bottom of this screen.

You can update the software by using the USB embroidery

stick. (See page 47)

(example)

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 Threading the Machine
BOBBIN SETTING Winding the Bobbin

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Be sure to use only SINGER Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in 1. Hold thread in both hands and hook thread to the guide
this machine. from front opening.
2. Bring thread to the right and pass it through the thread
Removing the Bobbin guide from the back side. Pass thread under the bobbin
winding tension disk in a clockwise direction.
1. Pull the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove the
3. Insert thread through hole in bobbin and place the bobbin
bobbin cover.
on bobbin winder spindle.
2. Lift up the bobbin from the machine.

4. Hold the end of the thread and push bobbin stopper to the
right. When the bobbin winding screen appears, press the
Setting Spool of Thread on Spool Pin Start/Stop button on the screen to start winding.
1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the felt washer and 5. After the bobbin winds a few turns, stop the machine by
the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls pressing the Start/Stop button on the screen.
from the front of the spool. 6. Cut the thread near the hole, as illustrated.
2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.
a. Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of
spool.
b. Use the small spool cap when you use cross wound
thread. Leave small opening between cap and spool as
illustrated.
c. Set the thread net over the spool if thread unrolls too
easily.

7. Start the machine again by pressing the Start/Stop button

on screen. You can adjust winding speed by pressing “+”
(faster) or “-” (slower) button on the screen.
8. When the bobbin is wound fully, the bobbin stopper will
return to the left and stop winding automatically.
9. Remove the bobbin from the spindle and cut thread with
the thread cutter.

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Winding Bobbin Independently Inserting the Bobbin
1. Place bobbin into bobbin case, making sure the bobbin
You can wind the bobbin independently while stitching. turns in a counter-clockwise direction.
1. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at the left side on
the top of the machine.
2. Place the felt washer and spool of thread onto the auxiliary
spool pin.
3. Bring thread to the right and hook the thread to the thread
guide from rear opening.
4. Follow the normal winding procedure from Steps 2 to 9 (on
page 17).

2. Draw thread into notch (a) while holding the bobbin lightly
with your finger.

3. Pull thread along the groove, up and around the top, to the
left, then down.
Pull thread to the right to cut the thread.

4. Replace the bobbin cover. Set the left tabs into the holes in
needle plate and push the right side of bobbin cover down
until it clicks into place.

NOTE:
This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin
thread.
If you want to draw up the bobbin thread, see page 20.
Be sure to use only SINGER Class 15 bobbins (transparent) in
this machine.

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THREADING THE NEEDLE

SETTING UP THE MACHINE

Preparing to Thread Machine Threading the Upper Thread
1. RAISE THE PRESSER FOOT LIFTER. It is very important 1. Hold thread in both hands and pass thread into the guide
to raise the presser foot lifter before you proceed to thread from front opening.
the machine. 2. Bring thread backward and pass through the slit from right
2. Raise the needle in highest position by turning the to left.
handwheel toward you. 3. Bring thread to the left and pull thread down toward you
(Keep this position for threading the eye of the needle.) along the slit.
NOTE: 4. Pull the thread around the U-turn, then bring it back up.
It is very important to raise the presser foot lifter before you 5. To thread the take-up lever, draw thread up and bring
thread the machine. Not doing so will likely result in poor thread back down again from right to left along the slit.
stitch quality, or excessive thread loops on the underside of 6. Pull thread downward along the slit.
the fabric. Always raise the presser foot lifter before you begin 7. Draw thread through thread guide from right side opening.
threading the machine. 8. Pass through needle eye from front to back.
Refer to next page for instructions on how to use needle
threader.

Setting Spool of Thread on Spool Pin

1. Pull up the left end of spool pin and set the felt washer and
the spool of thread on spool pin so that the thread unrolls
from the front of the spool.
2. Set the spool cap on spool pin as far as it will go.
a. Reverse spool cap direction according to the size of
spool.
b. Use the small spool cap when you use cross wound
thread. Leave small opening between cap and spool as
illustrated.
c. Set the thread net over the spool if thread unrolls too
easily.

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Threading the Needle Eye
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
CAUTION
To prevent accidents: This machine can start to sew without drawing up the bobbin
1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care thread. If you want to start sewing with longer bobbin thread,
is required around the needle. draw up the bobbin thread as follows.
2. Do not lower the threader lever while machine is 1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder as shown on page
operating. 18, but do not cut thread.
2. Raise the presser foot.
NOTE: 3. Hold upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you
The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80, 14/90, and one complete revolution.
16/100.

1. Lower the presser foot.

2. Check that the needle is raised to its highest position. If it is
not, raise needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread
guide (a) and pull toward the right.

4. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a

loop.
5. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10 cm (4 inches)
toward the back of presser foot.

4. Push the lever as far as it will go. The threader will turn and
the hook pin will go through the needle eye.
5. Draw the thread into the guide, making sure it is under the
hook pin.

6. Replace the bobbin cover. (See page 18)

6. Hold thread loosely and swing back the lever.
As the threader rotates back, the hook pin will pass
throughthe needle eye, forming a loop of thread.
7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) through the needle
eye.

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WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH 15. Double zigzag stitch
16. Bar-tack
Direct (0-9)
17. Darning
0. Straight stitch center needle positon
Buttonhole (18-31)
• For top stitching, for basic sewing, zipper sewing, etc.
18. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide)
1. Zigzag stitch
19. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow)
• For overcasting, applique, etc.
20. Keyhole Buttonhole
2. Blind Hem
21. Keyhole Buttonhole with cross bar
3. Overcasting
22. Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole
4. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch
23. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow)
5. Feather stitch
24. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide)
6. Straight stretch stitch
25. Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar
• Reinforcement straight stitch
26. Round Ended Buttonhole (both ends rounded)
7. Multiple stitch zigzag
27. Decorative Buttonhole
• For overcasting knit fabrics, elastic sewing, mending
28. Stretch Buttonhole
8. Elastic blind hem
29. Heirloom Buttonhole
9. Honeycomb stitch
30. Bound Buttonhole
Basic (10-17)
31. Eyelet
10. Straight stitch left needle position
Stretch (32-38)

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• For top stitching, for basic sewing, etc.
32. Stem stitch for stretch fabrics
11. Button sewing
33.-38. Overcasting of stretch fabric, decorative stitch
12. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch center
Decorative (39-156)
needle position
40. Ric Rac stitch
13. Straight stitch with auto-reverse stitch left needle
41. Double Ric Rac stitch
position
44. Thorn stitch
14. Basting
Satin (157-174)
Elongation (175-197)
Quilt (198-219)
198. Hand-look quilting stitch
Heirloom (220-249)

Letter Stitch
Sequence sewing (See page 38)

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STARTING TO SEW
Select the straight stitch center needle positon. (No. 0) Upper Thread Sensor
If upper thread is breaking, machine will stop automatically.
Rethread the upper thread and resume sewing.
CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
While sewing, special care is required around the
needle. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do not
CAUTION
pull or push the fabric. 1. Do not press the Thread Cutter button when there is
no fabric under the presser foot or no need to cut the
threads. The thread may tangle, resulting in damage.
2. Do not use the Thread Cutter button when cutting
thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other specialty
threads. In this case, use the thread cutter located on
the left side of the machine. (See page 12)
Start and End of Seam 3. Do not use the Thread Cutter button when sewing with
a twin needle or a hemstitching (wing) needle.
1. Check the presser foot (All-Purpose Foot).
Refer to page 8 for changing the presser foot.
2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the
presser foot. Reverse Stitching
Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams.
1. Start sewing 4-5 stitches.
2. Press and hold the Reverse button to sew reverse stitch
until start point.

3. Hold back upper thread and press the Start/Stop button or

press the foot controller pedal.
Keep holding thread after sewing a few stitches.
Lightly guide the fabric while sewing.
You can regulate the sewing speed by pressing the Speed
Control buttons or the foot control. The buttons are used to
set the speed when using start/stop button and also sets
the top speed when using foot control.
3. Release the Reverse button and sew forward until reach
the end of seam.
4. Press and hold Reverse button and sew 4-5 reverse
stitches.

4. When you reach end of seam, press the Start/Stop button

to stop sewing or release the foot controller pedal.
5. Press the Thread Cutter button.

5. Release Reverse button and sew until end of seam.

6. Stop sewing.

6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the fabric.

NOTE:
Stitch patterns No. 12 and No. 13 have a built-in reverse stitch.
See page 24 for information on how to sew these stitches.

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Tack Stitch Sewing Heavy Fabric

You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and end of the When sewing heavy or thick fabrics, the toe end of the presser
stitch. foot tends to lift up when it comes to seams or other bulky
1. Press the Tack button. LED light will be turned on. areas. To sew these heavy or thick fabrics:
2. Start to sew. 1. When the toe of the presser foot begins to tilt up, lower the
Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically. needle into the fabric and then raise the presser foot lifter.
2. Push the Stabilizer Pin (located on the right side of the All-
Purpose Foot) and at the same time lower the presser foot
lifter. The presser foot should now be level on the thick
fabric.

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3. Start sewing again and sew the selected pattern.
4. When you reach the end of seam, press the Tack button.
3. Start sewing. After a few stitches, the Stabilizer Pin will
Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically.
release.
a. The presser bar lifter can be raised one step higher for
placing heavy materials under the presser foot easily.

Sewing over Overlapped Areas

Turning Corners Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped
1. Stop the machine when you reach a corner. areas.
2. Turn the hand wheel toward you to insert the needle into
fabric.
NOTE:
You can change the needle stop position by pressing the
Needle Up/Down button. When needle position is setted to
down, the LED will turn on.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the
needle.
3. Raise the presser foot.
4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
Width of Seam Allowance
Guide lines on the needle plate indicate the distance from the
center needle positon. To keep a consistent seam allowance,
guide the fabric along the desired guide line on the needle
plate.

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STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING 3. When you reach the end of seam, press the Reverse button.
Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit the type of fabric Machine will sew a few stitches backward and sew a few stitches
being sewn. Left needle position (No.10, 13) is most suited for sewing forward and stop automatically.
light weight fabrics. 4. Press and release the Thread Cutter button.

No. 0. Center needle position

No. 10. Left needle position
No. 12. Center needle with built-in reverse stitch
No. 13. Left needle with built-in reverse stitch
All-Purpose Foot (A)

Straight Stitch
1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing.
Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing.
ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by
changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length.

No. 1 Zigzag Stitch

All-Purpose Foot or Satin Foot (A, B)

3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.

4. Press the Thread Cutter button.

Zigzag stitches are often used for applique and decorative sewing.

Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch

(Pattern No. 12, 13)
1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing. Satin Stitching
Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew 4-5 stitches To sew a satin stitch, shorten the stitch length and attach the Satin
backward and continue sewing forward. Foot. (B)

Refer to next page for using the zig-zag to overcast.

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4. Lower the presser foot and sew hem, guiding fabric evenly
BLIND HEM STITCHING along the guide.
The hem is sewn without stitches showing on right side of 5. Turn the fabric over when you have completed sewing.
fabric. c. Wrong side of fabric
h. Right side of fabric
No. 2 Blind hemming for non-stretch fabric
No. 8 Blind hem for stretch fabric NOTE:
Blind Hem Foot (D) Test on a scrap piece of fabric similar to your project so you
can determine the best placement of the foot’s guide.

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1. Fold the fabric as shown in the illustration.
a. Medium, Heavy weight fabric
b. Light weight fabric
c. Wrong side of fabric
OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING
d. Overcasting
Using the Overcasting Foot
1cm
No. 1 (Stitch Width 5.0)
No. 3, 33, 35, 36 (Stitch Width 5.0 - 7.0)
Overcasting Foot (C)

5mm 5mm

Line up the fabric against the guide plate of the overcasting

2. The guide (e) on the Blind Hem Foot helps ensure that the foot so that the needle falls near the edge of the fabric.
fabric fold is guided evenly when blind hem stitching. The
guide (e) is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw (f). No. 1 (Width=5.0) is used to help prevent raveling of fabrics.
3. Place fabric so that the straight stitches (or small zigzag
stitches) are on the protruding hem edge and the large
zigzag stitches just catch one thread of the folded edge (g).
If necessary, turn the screw (f) to adjust the foot so that the
needle slightly touches the folded edge of the fabric.

No. 3, 33, 35, 36 are designed to sew the seam and seam
finish at the same time.

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CAUTION CRAZY PATCH

To prevent accidents, the Overcasting Foot should
Create interesting surface embellishment by sewing decorative
be used for sewing patterns 1, 3, 33, 35, 36 only. Do
stitches over the seams. Try mixing several types of fabrics for
not change the stitch settings. It is possible that the
even more variety.
needle could hit the presser foot and break when
sewing other patterns and settings.
No. 0
All-Purpose or Satin Foot (A, B)

Using the All-Purpose Foot

No. 1, 4, 7, 15, 34, 37, 38
All-Purpose Foot (A)

1. Place two pieces of fabric right sides together and sew a

long straight stitch.
2. Press the seam open.

Place fabric so that the needle falls near the edge of the fabric
when using the All-Purpose Foot.

No. 1 For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).

No. 4, 7, 15, 34, 37, 38 when sewing easy to ravel or stretch
fabrics.

No. 5, 44

3. With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew the decorative
stitch, making sure the stitches fall on both sides of the
seam.

NOTE:
g. If desired, trim the excess fabric after stitching is complete.
Be careful not to cut the threads while trimming.

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STRETCH STITCH SEWING BASTING

Basting is temporary stitching, used for fitting garments, and
Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and will give with the
for gathering and marking fabric.
fabric without breaking. Good for knit fabrics as well as durable
fabrics like denim or twill.
No. 14 Basting Stitch
All-Purpose Foot (A)
No. 6 Straight Stretch Stitch
No. 32 Stem Stitch for Stretch fabrics
No. 40 Ric-rac Stitch
All-Purpose Foot (A)

1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and then lower the

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presser foot lifter.
2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start to sew.
We recommend that you use a needle for knit and synthetic Machine will make two stitches only.
fabrics to prevent skipping stitches and thread breakages.
See page 9 for needle recommendations.
a. Jacket b. Trousers
c. Bag d. Pocket

3. Raise the presser foot lifter.

4. Holding the upper thread, pull the required amount of fabric
to the rear and lower the presser foot lifter.

MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG
Used for sewing on elastic and overcast stitching.

No. 7 Multi-Stitch Zigzag

All-Purpose Foot (A)

5. Start to sew. Machine will sew two stitches.

6. Repeat them as many times as you need to finish the row
of stitching.

A. Elastic Sewing
Pull elastic in front and back of needle while sewing.
B. Overcast Stitching NOTE:
Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. To prevent the fabric layers from shifting, insert dress pins
Needle should fall on extreme edge of fabric. crosswise to the basting direction.
Refer to next page for overcasting. Pull the bobbin thread to remove the stitching.

CAUTION
To prevent accidents, be sure the needle does not hit
pins while sewing.

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SEWING ON BUTTONS CAUTION

To prevent accidents:
No. 11 Make sure that the needle does not hit the button
Button Sewing Foot during sewing, otherwise needle may break.

7. Raise the foot and cut the threads remaining about 10 cm (4”)
long.

1. Lower the feed dogs by moving the Drop Feed Lever to the
left. (A pop up message appears when selecting stitch no.
11, press the “✓” mark.)
2. Attach the Button Sewing Foot. Align two holes of the
button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the 8. Pull the thread ends to the wrong side of the fabric with a
button securely. hand sewing needle. Tie the threads together to secure.
9. After sewing, move the Drop Feed Lever to the right.

NOTE:
To sew a 4-hole button, follow the procedure above for the
first two holes. Then lift presser foot slightly and move fabric
to permit stitching the other two holes, either parallel or criss-
cross.
3. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters the left
hole of button.
4. Check the swing of the needle by pressing the Width
Thread Shank
Mirror Button to be sure the needle will not hit the button. Buttons on coats and jackets often have a thread shank to
Bring the needle down into the holes of the button with the make them stand away from the fabric. Insert a straight pin or
handwheel to verify. sewing machine needle under the center slit of the foot from
the front. Sew over the pin or needle. To create a thread shank,
pull thread to the back side of the button and wind the thread
around the stitches. Tie the thread ends securely.

5. Set the number of stitches to sew on the button by pressing

the + and - buttons. Eight stitches is standard.
6. Start to sew at slow speed. The machine will sew the
number of stitches set on the display and then tie off and
stop.

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INSERTING ZIPPERS 5. Stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.
Remove the basting and press.
Centered Insertion
No. 0 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)
Zipper Foot (E)
7-10 mm

Lapped Insertion
CAUTION

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No. 0 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)
To prevent accidents, do not change the needle Zipper Foot (E)
position. Changing needle position could cause the
needle hit the presser foot, which could break the
needle or damage the machine.

1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.

a: Straight stitch
b: End of opening
c: Basting
d: Wrong side of fabric
2. Press open the seam allowance.
Place the open zipper face down on the seam allowance
with the teeth against the seam line.
Baste the zipper tape. CAUTION
To prevent accidents, do not change the needle
position. Changing needle position could cause the
needle hit the presser foot, which could break the
needle or damage the machine.
5 mm
1. Baste the zipper opening to the seam line.
a: Straight stitch
b: End of opening
c: Basting
d: Wrong side of fabric
2. Fold back to the left seam allowance.
Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3 mm (1/8”)
3. Attach the Zipper Foot. fold.
Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser
foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and
right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing
the left side of the zipper. 5 mm
4. Sewing on the right side of the fabric, stitch the left side of
the zipper from bottom to top.

7-10
mm

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3. Attach the Zipper Foot. QUILTING
Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser A quilt consists of three layers:
foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper, and The topper, batting, and backing fabric. The top layer is formed
right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing by shaped pieces of fabrics joined together, creating the quilt
the left side of the zipper. topper.
4. Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top. No. 0 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position)
No. 198 Hand Look Quilting Stitch
Straight Stitch / Patchwork Quilting Foot
Quilting Bar

5. Turn the fabric right side out stitch across the lower end
and right side of zipper. CAUTION
6. Stop stitching with the needle down in the fabric when the To prevent accidents, do not change the needle
Zipper Foot reaches the zipper tab, about 5 cm (2”) from position. Changing needle position could cause the
the top of the zipper. needle hit the presser foot, which could break the
needle or damage the machine.

7-10 mm Joining the pieces of fabric

Join the pieces of fabric using Pattern No. 0 with a seam
allowance of 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)

Quilting
Sew three layers of material (topper, batting, backing). Use
quilting bar to sew successive rows. Insert quilting bar into the
To Stitch Around the Zipper Tab: hole of presser foot holder and set the spacing as desired.
1. Stop stitching before you reach the zipper tab.
2. Lower the needle into fabric.
3. Raise the presser foot and slide the zipper tab backwards
to clear the Zipper Foot.
4. Lower the presser foot and continue stitching.
5. Remove the basting stitches.

a. Zipper tab
Hand Look Quilting Stitch (No. 198)
Use invisible nylon sewing thread or very lightweight thread
that matches the fabric on top. Place thread that contrasts to
the color of the fabric on the bobbin. Set the upper tension to
maximum or near maximum. When you sew, bobbin thread will
pull to the top and give the appearance of a traditional hand
quilting stitch. Adjust the thread tension and stitch length as
desired for the look you want to achieve for your project.

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AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK AND DARNING
4. Lower the Buttonhole Lever completely.
You can sew automatic bar-tack and darning using the
NOTE:
Buttonhole Foot.
Machine will not start to sew if Buttonhole Lever is not
lowered properly or buttonhole foot is not positioned
No. 16 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain,
correctly.
such as pocket corners.
5. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.
No.17 Darning, mending and other applications.
Buttonhole Foot

6. Machine will sew bar-tack or darning stitch, as shown.

Machine will stop automatically when the pattern is finished.

SEWING
1. Adjust slide on base of Buttonhole Foot according to the 1 2 3 4
length of the bar-tack or darning to be sewn.
a= Length of bar-tack or darning
2. Pass upper thread through the hole of Buttonhole Foot and
bring upper thread to the left.

1 2

3. Position fabric under presser foot so that the starting point

is on the thick area.
Lower the foot.
b. When sewing the bar-tack on the edge of thick fabric, such
as a pocket, place a cardboard or fabric piece of the same
thickness beside the fabric to help keep the foot level as 7. Press the Thread Cutter button and raise the presser foot
you sew. lifter to remove the fabric.

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING 3. Pass upper thread through the hole of Buttonhole Foot and
bring upper thread to the left.
Select the buttonhole style you want to sew.
4. Position fabric under presser foot so that the center line
This machine can sew 13 types of buttonholes.
mark is in the center of the Buttonhole Foot.
Lower the foot while pulling the frame of the Buttonhole
18. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide)
Foot towards you.
19. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow)
NOTE:
20. Keyhole Buttonhole
When sewing stretch fabrics, it is suggested that you use
21. Keyhole Buttonhole with cross bar
interfacing on the backside of the fabric.
22. Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole
23. Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow)
24. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide)
25. Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar
26. Round End Buttonhole (both ends rounded)
27. Decorative Buttonhole
28. Stretch Buttonhole
29. Heirloom Buttonhole
30. Bound Buttonhole

NOTE:
Density of the sides of the buttonhole may be adjusted with
stitch length control. 5. Lower the Buttonhole Lever completely.
NOTE:
Machine will not start to sew if Buttonhole Lever is not
lowered properly or frame of Buttonhole Foot is not
positioned all the way forward.
6. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.

1. Mark position and length of buttonhole on fabric.

7. Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and

stop automatically after sewing.
2. Set button on the base.
If the button does not fit securely on the base, adjust the 1 2 3 4 5 6
slide on the base to the diameter of the button, plus the
thickness of the button.

a = Length of button + thickness

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 5

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1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

NOTE:
For sewing buttonholes on hard-to-sew fabrics or along the
edge of multi-layered garments, install the Underplate. Place
1 2 3 4 5 the fabric between the Underplate and Buttonhole Foot.

SEWING
1 2 3

1 2 3 4

BOUND BUTTONHOLE
A bound buttonhole provides a professional touch to tailored
garments like suits, coats and jackets.

1 2 3 4 5 30. Bound Buttonhole

Buttonhole Foot

1 2 3 4 5

1. Cut a patch of fabric 2.5 cm (1”) wide, 1 cm

(1/3”) longer than the finished buttonhole.
8. Press the Thread Cutter button and raise the presser foot Baste a patch so that the center line of patch will align with
to remove the fabric. the center line mark of buttonhole.
To sew over same buttonhole, raise presser foot to return a. Right side of fabric
to original position. b. Wrong side of patch
9. Use a seam ripper to cut open the center of the buttonhole, 2. Lower the Buttonhole Lever and sew buttonhole. (See
being careful not to cut into the ends of the buttonhole. It is previous page)
helpful to place a pin at the end of the buttonhole to serve Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and
as a stopper while cutting. stop automatically after sewing.

CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
1 2 3 4
When using seam ripper, do not put your finger in the
path of ripper.

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3. Press the Thread Cutter button and raise the presser foot 10.Fold the fabric and stitch along the seams on each side,
to remove the fabric. just a needle width from the original stitching line. Remove
the basting.
c. Wrong side of fabric
11. Fold the fabric along the buttonhole end and stitch
triangular ends on the original stitching line.

4. Carefully cut through the center of buttonhole to within 3

mm of each end. Cut diagonally to each corner as shown.
Remove the basting.
5. Draw the patch through the opening to the underside.
12. Press and trim the patch to within 5 mm (3/16”) of the
stitching.
a. Right side of fabric
c. Wrong side of fabric

6. Turn the fabric and pull the patch through the buttonhole
rectangle.
Press the patch.
c. Wrong side of fabric
d. Right side of patch
7. Turn the patch and press the side seam allowance. NOTE:
When sewing lighter weight fabric, reinforce buttonhole area.
Cut a patch of fusible interfacing 3 cm (1 1/4”) wider and 2 cm
(3/4”) longer than the buttonhole. Fuse to wrong side over each
buttonhole marking.

8. Fold each side of the patch to form pleats that meet at the
center of the buttonhole and cover the opening. Press the
patch.
9. Turn the fabric to right side and baste along the center of
each fold.
a. Right side of fabric

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EYELET
This stitch pattern is used for making belt holes and other CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN
similar applications. Use the Satin Foot for continuous decorative stitch patterns.
This foot has a groove on the underside to allow satin stitches (or
31 Eyelet other closely spaced stitches) to feed freely under the foot.
Satin Foot (B) No. 39-249
You can choose 3 sizes of eyelets by changing the stitch Satin Foot (B)
length.

SEWING
1. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the
presser foot. Start the machine.
Machine will sew the eyelet and stop automatically. To customize the continuous decorative stitch pattern, you may
adjust the length and width of pattern. Experiment with fabric
scraps until you achieve the desired length and width.

2. Press the Thread Cutter button and raise the presser foot.

Sewing Lightweight Fabrics

When sewing lightweight fabrics, it is suggested that you use
stabilizer on the backside of the fabric. This can help prevent
3. Make a hole in the center of the eyelet. stitches from puckering the fabric.

NOTE:
Eyelet punch is not provided with this machine.

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APPLIQUE FREE ARM SEWING

No. 200, 201, 202 By simply removing the extension table, you can access the
Open Toe Foot free arm, making it easier to stitch hard-to-reach areas like
pant hems, sleeve cuffs and children’s clothing.
CAUTION
To prevent accidents, do not change the stitch width to NOTE:
wider than 5.0. Otherwise, needle could hit the presser Refer to page 7 for Removing the Extension Table.
foot and break.

1. Set the applique in place on the base fabric with temporary

fabric spray adhesive or by using fusible web.
2. Sew with the right side of the stitch following the right edge
of the applique as closely as possible.
PARALLEL SEWING FOOT
This foot is used for sewing rows of stitching in parallel rows.

1. Snap on the Parallel Sewing Foot.

2. Sew the first row of stitching.
3. Align the first row of stitching either between or on the red
guideline markings on the foot, depending on the desired
distance from the first row of stitching. Sew the next row of
stitching, using the red guidelines as a reference.
4. Align the two rows sewn, following the red guideline
markings on the foot, depending on the desired distance
between rows of stitching. Sew the next row of stitching,
When sewing sharp angles or curves, bring the needle to its using the red guideline markings as a reference.
lowest position and raise the presser foot. 5. Continue for as many rows as desired.
Use needle as pivot and turn fabric.
NOTE:
The first vertical guideline, to either the left or right is 1/2”
from the center needle position. The second guideline is
approximately 1/4” from the first guideline on either side.
There is a marking at the center front of the foot that can
also be used a reference.

NOTE:
Applique can also be done with a satin stitch using the Satin
Foot (page. 24). It may be helpful to place a fabric stabilizer
underneath your work, which may help prevent any fabric
puckering.

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TWIN NEEDLE SEWING
Interesting effects can be produced by sewing decorative
stitches using a twin needle. Try using two different colors of
thread for even more variety. Always make a test sample first
to help you determine the best settings for the stitch you are
sewing.

All patterns except No. 11, 16-31 may be sewn with a twin
needle.
All-Purpose Foot or Satin Foot (A, B)

NOTE:
A twin needle is not provided with this machine.

CAUTION
To prevent accidents.:

SEWING
a. Use only SINGER branded twin needles for this
machine. Other needles may break.
b. The needle threader cannot be used. Thread each 10. Press the Setting Button.
needle eye manually. 11. Set the twin needle width to be used by pressing the + or -
button.

CAUTION
To prevent accidents:
If you did not set the twin needle width corrctly, needle
may hit the needle plate and break.

12. Press the Setting Button again and select the pattern you
desire.
Twin needle mark will appear on screen and the stitch width
will be reduced automatically.
1. Remove the single needle and insert twin needle.
2. Thread the first thread as usual, following threading route.
3. Thread the left needle eye by hand from front to back.

13. Always test the selected stitch by first turning the hand
4. Push the Auxiliary Spool Pin with felt washer into the hole. wheel toward you slowly, to ensure that the swing of the
needle doesn’t hit the sides of the foot.
14. Sew the stitches.

Twin needle mode will remain until you change the setting to “-.-”.
When the twin needle mode has been set back to “-.-”, the twin
needle icon will disappear from the main screen.

NOTE:
Twin needle sewing may be also used with sequencing by
setting to twin needle mode.

5. Place second spool of thread.

6. Hook second thread to the hook from rear opening.
7. Thread the second thread same as first.
8. ­For better sewing results, do not place the thread into the
needle bar thread guide.
9. Thread right needle eye by hand from front to back.

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SEQUENCE SEWING 4. Press the desired letter directly. Press the Character tabs
You can combine stitch patterns & letter stitches into a (located at the bottom of the LCD screen) to change lower
sequence. case, numbers, etc.
To enter the sequence mode, press the Sequence Button at a. Uppercase letters
the Home Screen. b. Lowercase letters
LCD will show the Sequence Screen. c. Numeric letters and special letters
5. Selected letters will appear on the top line of the LCD
screen.

Selecting Stitch Patterns

1. Select the desired stitch patterns in the same manner as
that used for normal sewing. (See page 13 for information a b c
on selecting stitches)
The selected patterns will display at the top left side of the
6. The arrow buttons on top line will move the cursor.
LCD screen.
7. To insert the letter, move the cursor to the inserting point
2. After selecting a stitch, use the same procedure to select
and select letter.
the next stitch pattern. The selected pattern will be added,
To delete the letter, move the cursor to the right side of the
and it will display on the left side of the LCD screen below
letter to be deleted, then press the Delete button (d).
the previously selected pattern.
To change the letter style, press the Style button (e).
8. When sequencing of letters is completed, press the “✓”
mark.
The Sequence Screen will appear again.

e
When you return to the Sequence Screen, selected letters will
NOTE: be shown on the left side of the LCD screen. The cursor may
Some patterns may not combine into the disappear if the length of letters are over the indicating area.
sequence. If you select a pattern that cannot be See next page to shift the cursor.
combined, a message will appear on screen to
alert you of this. Press the “✓” button.

Selecting Letter Stitches

1. To enter a letter stitch into the sequence, press the Letter
button on the LCD screen, which is indicated by a lower
case ‘a’, as shown below.
The Letter Style Selecting Screen will appear.
2. Press the left button for the Block font, press the right
button for the Cyrillic font. Selected button will be
highlighted.
3. Press the “✓” button.
Uppercase letter of selected style will appear.
NOTE:
1. If a letter is selected, which has a different base line (like “j”
or “g”), the width and length of other letters will be adjusted
to proportion automatically.
2. The sequence can contain a maximum
of 60 patterns and letters. Message will
appear when you reach the limit.
Press the “✓” button.

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Shifting the Cursor (Highlight) Deleting Pattern or Letter
The cursor position is the highlighted pattern or letter. 1. Shift the cursor to the pattern or letter you want to delete.
By pressing the Cursor buttons (a, b), cursor will shift up or 2. Press the Delete button (d) quickly (less than 0.5 sec.).
down. Machine will delete the pattern or letter and cursor will
The cursor is used to check selected patterns, insert patterns, shift to next pattern or letter. (If it was last pattern or letter,
delete patterns or edit each pattern as described below. cursor will shift to previous pattern or letter.
NOTE: When the cursor is shifted to the top of sequence, it will 3. If you want to delete all patterns and letters, press and hold
disappear. (c) the Delete button 0.5 sec. or shift the cursor to the top of
sequence and press the Delete button.

c d d

When deleting all patterns, a pop up will

Checking Selected Patterns and Letters appear, press the “✓” button. Machine will
As the length of the sequence increases, patterns and letters delete all selected patterns and letters. To
will disappear from view on screen. cancel, press the “X” button.
You can check patterns and letters by moving the cursor
upward or downward using the Cursor buttons.

How to Edit a Letter from the Sequence

SEQUENCING
1. Shift the cursor to the letter you want to edit.
2. Press the Letter button.
The Letter Style Selecting Screen will appear.
3. Select letter style and press the “✓“ button.
Letter-Sequence screen will appear.

Inserting Pattern or Letter

Machine will insert a pattern or letter to the next of the
highlighted pattern or letter.
Shift the cursor to highlight the pattern just before the desired
position.
To insert a pattern, select pattern number.
To insert a letter, press the Letter button and select or edit
letter as described on the previous page.

4. Edit the letter as described on the previous page.

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Adjusting Each Pattern or Letter in a b. To recall memorized sequence
Sequence 1. Press the Load button on the Sequence Screen.
You can change the settings (stitch width/length, mirror/ 2. The memories are indicated by numbers. Press the desired
reverse) of each stitch pattern. sequence/memory.
1. Shift the cursor to the pattern you want to edit.
2. Change the setting as normal setting. (Page 14)

3. When the selected file number is highlighted, press the “✓”

button.
4. Recalled sequence is shown on the left side of LCD.
Saving Sequence You can now sew the recalled sequence.
You can save stitch sequences into memory. There are
four separate memory folders for saving stitch sequences.
Memorized sequences remain in the memory if you turn off the
machine.

a. To memorize or save a sequence

1. Press the Memory button after you have selected patterns
or letters.
2. Select one of the four memories by pressing directly. (If
cancel, press “X” button)

NOTE:
If another sequence has been created or loaded before
loading from memory, the loaded sequence will be added
to the next of cursor.

NOTE:
If the selected folder has a memorized
sequence in it previously, a message will
appear asking to rewrite over the previous
sequence or not. To rewrite (deleting
previous sequence), press the “✓”. To
cancel (exit), press the “X”. The message
will disappear.
3. When the selected memory number is highlighted, press
the “✓” button.
4. Sequence Screen will appear and the Folder icon indicate
the number of memorized folder.

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Sew the Sequence Sewing Sequence from Beginning

After selecting stitches for a sequence, the sequence will sew Whenever pressing the Restart button, machine will start
repeatedly. sewing sequence from beginning.

SEWING
1. Attach the Satin Foot when sewing decorative & letter
stitches.
2. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
Machine will start sewing from first entered, and sew the
sequence repeatedly.

NOTE;
By pressing the Thread Cutter button while sewing, machine
will stop at the end of sequence and cut threads.

Single Sequence Mode

By pressing the Single Sequence button, the icon will change
to a circle and activate the Single Sequence mode. This mode
has two functions.

SEQUENCING
1. Adjustments as one stitch pattern. The value of stitch
length and width are now common for all stitch patterns in
the sequence. You can change the length/width and mirror/
reverse of all stitches as one stitch pattern.
2. Sewing in single time. The stitch sequence will sew one time
and then stop at the end of the sequence.
NOTE:
In this mode, the Delete button is not activated. Press the
Single Sequence button again to activate.

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 Embroidery Preparation
Your sewing machine can convert to embroidery mode easily ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FOOT
by attaching the embroidery unit as follows.
1. Remove the presser foot and holder.
(See page 8)
Exchange the needle to an embroidery needle (a).
2. The arm (b) of Embroidery Foot should ride above the shaft
CONNECTING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT (c) of the needle clamp.
There is a covered socket (A) behind the machine. The cover
will open automatically when connecting the embroidery unit.
1. Turn the machine off before connecting the embroidery unit. b
2. Slide the embroidery unit onto the arm of the machine until
it plugs firmly into the socket.
3. If needed, use the level adjusting feet so that the machine
and embroidery unit are even with one another.
a c

3. Slide the attaching head from your left to right so that it is

fitted into the presser bar.
For easier access, lower the needle slightly by turning the
hand wheel toward you.
4. Tighten the presser foot screw securely.

To Remove the Embroidery Unit MESSAGES AT START UP

Remove the hoop from the machine. (See Page 46)
When you turn the machine on, a series of messages will
1. To store the embroidery unit into the box, move the carriage
appear on the screen.
to park position by selecting Park Position in the Hoop
a. If the needle is not in its highest position, this message
Option. (See page 50)
will appear. Turn the hand wheel toward you to raise the
2. Turn off the machine.
needle to its highest position and then press the “✓” button.
3. Pull the lever (B) at the left, underneath the embroidery unit
b. If this message appears, remove the hoop (if attached),
and slide the unit to the left to remove it.
clear the embroidery area and press the “✓” button.
The cover of the socket closes automatically.
4. Store the embroidery unit in the original packing material.

c. If presser foot is lowered, this message will appear. Raise

the presser foot lifter and press the “✓” button.
When the messages a-c have cleared the screen, the
carriage will move to start point.
d. The Home Screen will appear.

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EMBROIDERY MACHINE SETTINGS
CAUTION
Setting Button (C)
To prevent accidents: Before or during the embroidery process, you can adjust the
1. Do not carry the sewing machine when embroidery machine settings by pressing the Setting Button.
unit is attached. It may fall off. The Setting Screen will appear. (a)
2. Do not push nor pull the carriage forcefully. It may This screen is scrolled by pressing the right side arrow buttons.
break. Pressing the Setting Button again, machine will return to
3. Do not hold the carriage to move the machine. previous screen.
NOTE:
All settings except for thread tension will remain until you
HOME SCREEN / HOME BUTTON change them. Thread tension will return to pre-set when you
load a design.

Home Screen (A)

When you have attached the embroidery unit correctly, the (a)
Embroidery Home Screen will appear.
You can start selecting and editing embroidery from this
screen.
D

Home Button (B)

You can go back to the Home Screen from anywhere by
pressing the Home Button.
At this time, all selected designs or letters and editing for
embroidery will be cleared.

A
C

Thread Tension (D)

This embroidery machine adjusts thread tension automatically.
However, depending on the thread or fabric being used, it
may be necessary to modify the tension setting to achieve the
B desired results.
To obtain the desired thread tension, adjust as follows.

EMBROIDERY

i. CORRECT THREAD TENSION

Upper thread appears slightly on the bottom side of fabric.
ii. UPPER THREAD TOO TIGHT
Bobbin thread appears on the top side of fabric.
Decrease the upper thread tension by pressing the “-”
button.
iii. UPPER THREAD TOO LOOSE
Upper thread is loose or makes loops.
Increase the upper thread tension by pressing the “+”
button.
(See illustration top of next page)

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USING FABRIC AND STABILIZER

Embroidery can be applied to many different types of
Top Side Bottom Side fabrics. Regardless of the fabric, it will be necessary to use
an appropriate type of stabilizer. (See page 45 for more
information)
Stabilizer serves as a foundation, holding fabric securely while
i the embroidery machine stitches out the design, eliminating
distortion in the fabric and the design.
Different fabrics will require different types of stabilizer,
depending on the nature of the fabric and the density of the
design being embroidered. But most embroidery designs will
stitch out looking their best if the fabric is properly stabilized.
ii
Stabilizer is mainly used as a backing, but at times, a stabilizer
is used on the top of the project as well.
A “Backing” goes on the back side of the area to be
embroidered. It may be hooped along with the fabric or hooped
alone, depending on the fabric and project.
A “Topper” means that an additional stabilizer is placed on the
iii top of the fabric, either hooped with the fabric or secured in
another manner. Its function is to ensure that the texture or loft
of the fabric is held down, providing a smooth surface for the
embroidery.

When thread tension is changed from the default (pre-set) Though there are many types of stabilizers available, the most
setting, the number will be highlighted. common types are tear-away, wash away, and cut away.
Stabilizers come in different weights as well. After selecting the
NOTE: best type of stabilizer for the project, choose the appropriate
If the bobbin has been threaded or inserted incorrectly, or if weight. A good general rule is that the weight of the stabilizer
the upper thread has not been threaded correctly, good thread be compatible with the fabric.
tension cannot be achieved. Check to make sure that the
bobbin and upper thread are correctly threaded before making Tear-away stabilizers are temporary, so once the excess is
any adjustments. removed after embroidering, the fabric itself must be able to
support the design on its own.
Tear-away stabilizers are usually recommended for woven
Stop For Cut fabrics.
When starting to embroider, the machine can be set so that it
will stop after a few stitches, allowing you the opportunity to cut Cut-away stabilizers are permanent, and therefore a better
the thread tail. choice for supporting embroidery on unstable fabrics, to
You can select or deselect this function, as follows: prevent distortion. Simply trim away the excess from around
i. Stop for Cut is activated. the design. Even after frequent laundering, the embroidery
ii. Stop for Cut is deactivated. design will stay intact.

Wash-away stabilizers rinse away from the embroidered area.

i Though they are a good choice when sewing very light weight
fabrics, they can also be used as a topping. After removing the
main excess stabilizer, the rest is simply rinsed away.
ii
There are also fusible and non-fusible version of stabilizer
available. Fusible stabilizers can be ironed onto the back of
the area to be embroidered, preventing distortion of the fabric
while hooping.
Audible Beep
However, for fabrics that may be more sensitive to ironing,
Contrast of Screen the non-fusible stabilizers are used. In these cases, another
Calibration Screen helpful tool is a temporary fabric spray adhesive. Use this to
Software Version temporarily ‘hold’ the fabrics and stabilizer while hooping and
embroidering, to prevent the fabrics from shifting during the
These settings are same as sewing machine mode. See page
embroidery process.
16.
Knowing how to properly stabilize involves a little trial and error
at first. Follow the stabilizer manufacturer’s recommendations,
for best results.

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a b

Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop

with which it is being used. When embroidery is completed,
use a fine point scissor to carefully remove any excess
stabilizer from the embroidery area.

a. Stabilizer
b. Hoop position
c. Fabric (Under side)
d. Embroidery surface (Top side)

NOTE:
It is possible to substitute SINGER® Syle 2020 needles for the
2000 Style, in either the 11/80 or 14/90 sizes.
It is possible to substitute SINGER® Style 2045 needles for the
2001 Style, in either the 11/80 or 14/90 sizes.
It is recommended to use SINGER® needles in your SINGER®
embroidery machine.

d c

FABRIC, STABILIZER, NEEDLE AND THREAD CHART

BOBBIN
PROJECT STABILIZER HOOPING NEEDLE NEEDLE THREAD
THREAD
SINGER®
Soft Mesh Chromium
T-Shirts Hoop fabric and stabilizer together. Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
Cut-Away #2001
Size 11/80
SINGER®
Hoop cut-away stabilizer. Pin topper
Cut-Away and Chromium
Fleece and fleece to the hooped cut-away Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
Topper #2001
stabilizer.
Size 14/90
SINGER®
Same color as
Topper and Hoop tear-away stabilizer. Pin topper Chromium Polyester is
Towels needle thread
Tear-Away and towel to the hooped tear-away. #2000 recommended
or towel
Size 14/90
SINGER®
Hoop cut-away stabilizer. Pin topper
Cut-Away Chromium
Sweater Knits and sweater to the hooped cut-away Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
Stabilizer #2001
stabilizer.
Size 14/90

EMBROIDERY
SINGER®
Light Weight Water-Soluble, Chromium Rayon is most often
Hoop fabric & stabilizer together. Bobbinfill
Fabrics Light Tear-Away #2000 used
Size 11/80
SINGER®
Medium to
Medium to Heavy Chromium
Heavy Woven Hoop fabric and stabilizer together. Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
Weight Tear-Away #2000
Fabrics
Size 14/90
SINGER®
Medium to Heavy Chromium
Denim Hoop fabric and stabilizer together. Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
Weight Cut-Away #2000
Size 14/90
SINGER ®
Medium to Heavy Hoop cut-away stabilizer. Pin topper
Chromium
Napped Fabrics Weight Cut-Away and fabric to the hooped cut-away Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
#2000
and Topper stabilizer.
Size 14/90
SINGER®
Hoop cut-away stabilizer. Secure
Chromium
Vinyl & Leather Cut-Away fabric to the hooped cut-away Bobbinfill Polyester or Rayon
#2000
stabilizer.
Size 14/90

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SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY HOOP
HOOP TO THE MACHINE
For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer 1. Raise the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest
beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make position by turning the hand wheel toward you.
sure that they are smooth and securely hooped.
1. Open the Quick Release Lever on the outer hoop and
remove the inner hoop.
2. Place the outer hoop on a firm flat surface with the screw
on the lower right. There is a small arrow in the center of
the left edge of the outer hoop which will line up with a
small arrow on the inner hoop.
3. Place stabilizer and the fabric, with the right sides facing
up, on top of the outer hoop.

2
3

2. Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back
until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
1 Presser foot lever can be raised and held in a higher position
to help passing the hoop under the foot.

4. Place the inner hoop on top of the fabric with the small
arrow at the left edge and push firmly into the outer hoop.
5. Close the Quick Release Lever. Don’t force the Quick a
Release Lever. If it seems as though it doesn’t want close,
loosen the retaining screw first and then try closing the
Quick Release Lever again.
6. Adjust the pressure of the outer hoop by turning the
retaining screw. The fabric should be taut in the hoop for
the best results.

Removing the Hoop From the Machine

Press and hold the Release Lever (a) on the hoop connection
assembly, then slide the hoop toward you.

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NOTE:
When embroidering additional designs on the same fabric, open
the Quick Release Lever, move the hoop to the new position
on the fabric and close the quick release lever. When changing
type of fabric, you might need to adjust the pressure using the
retaining screw. Do not force the Quick Release Lever.
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 Embroidery Preparation
USB EMBROIDERY STICK
Your machine comes with a USB stick. This stick contains the
following:
a. Design Data (embroidery designs)
b. Design Book (PDF file displaying images of included
embroidery designs and fonts, viewed on PC)
c. Individual Design Information (PDF file displaying details
on individual designs, viewed on PC)

Connecting USB Stick

Your machine has a USB connector to read embroidery data
from the USB embroidery stick.
Open the cover and insert the USB embroidery stick in the
connector. The USB plug can only be inserted one way - do
not force it into the socket.
To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick out straight.
NOTE:
Do not remove the USB embroidery stick while operating the
machine or stitching the embroidery, as this can damage the
files on your USB embroidery stick.

Design Book
A Design Book is provided, which displays an overview of the
included embroidery designs and fonts that come with your
machine. You can see an images of the designs, as well as
the dimensions and stitch count of the designs.
This book is a PDF file, which can be accessed from the USB
stick when placed in your PC. Your PC will need to have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view the Design
Book. If your PC doesn’t have Acrobat Reader, access the
Adobe website to install it.

Individual Design Information

This is a PDF file that contains more specific information
about each individual embroidery design that comes with your
machine, such as the order of thread colors, suggested thread
colors and more.
This book is a PDF file, which can be accessed from the USB
stick when placed in your PC. Your PC will need to have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view the Design
Book. If your PC doesn’t have Acrobat Reader, access the
Adobe website to install it.

Embroidery Software EMBROIDERY

Embroidery software is available for your machine, which will
allow you to use designs from other sources, such as design
CD’s and designs from the internet.

Go to singer.mysewnet.com for information on how to

download this software to your PC.

Updating Your Machine

Periodically, updates may be made available for your machine.
Your machine is updated via your USB stick.
1. Go to singer.mysewnet.com for information about available
updates for your machine.
2. Follow the instructions for how to update your machine.

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 Selecting Designs
HOME SCREEN
2
Selecting designs to embroider begins with the Home Screen.
The Home Screen has two main selections. d
a. Selecting a design, editing and stitching.
b. Programming letters, editing and stitching.

a e 3

Embroidery Collection
(PDF file in your USB embroidery stick) To Select a USB Design
Your machine comes with 200 embroidery designs, as well as Your machine can read “.xxx” and “.dst” embroidery data
embroidery fonts. You will find 69 of these designs, plus the stored in the USB embroidery stick.
fonts, built-in to the machine. The remainder of the designs 1. Insert the USB embroidery stick into the USB socket.
are on the USB stick. 2. Press the design button on the Home Screen and then
press the USB tab (f).
The USB stick also has PDF files with information about the Data list will appear in the screen.
designs. For more information about this, see page 47. Press the file or folder to select or open and press the “✓”
button.
When folder is opened, the list of designs included in that
SELECTING A DESIGN folder will appear (g).
To go back, press the arrow button on the top line (h).
To Select a Built-in Design Press the info button for more information about the
Your machine has 69 built-in embroidery designs. selected design.
1. Press the Design button on the Home Screen. NOTE:
A ten-key screen will appear. If the USB stick or a folder is empty or if readable file is not
NOTE: included, empty mark will appear.
Press the machine tab (c) if USB tab is activated. 3. When file is loaded, embroidery placement screen will
appear.

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c 2

2. Select the design from the Embroidery Collection and press

the design number on the ten-key screen.
Selected number will appear in the top left of LCD.
To delete a number, press the Delete button (d).
If you want to know about selected design, press the info
f
button (e). The following information is indicated on the h
screen.
i. Design name
ii. Design max width & height 3
iii. Total number of colors
iv. Total number of stitches
By pressing “✓” button, the information will disappear and g
ten-key screen will appear again.
3. Press the “✓” button at ten-key screen.
The design is selected and Embroidery Placement screen
will appear.

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 Editing the Design
Before you begin embroidering, you can edit designs, as EMBROIDERY ROTATION AND
shown below, using the Edit Tabs.
MIRRORING SCREEN
NOTE: 1. Press the embroidery rotate and mirroring tab.
A pop up message may appear if you did not attach the correct 2. Press the Rotate button. By pressing this button, the design
hoop. will rotate 90 degrees clockwise. If the design is too wide or
Press “✓” button and attach the hoop indicated in this message too high to rotate 90 degrees, it will rotate 180 degrees.
or change hoop size setting at the Embroidery Option screen The total rotation value will be indicated at the top right of
(Next page). the LCD screen. Located to the left of the rotation value is
a ‘machine icon’, which will rotate as the rotation value is
changed.
3. Press the Mirror buttons.
a. Mirror from top to bottom
b. Mirror from side to side
The ‘machine icon’ (located near the top of the LCD screen)
will change to the selections made, indicating the new
orientation of the embroidery design.

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a
b

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT SCREEN

You can move the placement or position of the selected
embroidery design, as follows:
1. Press the Embroidery Placement tab.
(When you have selected the design, this screen will
appear first.) 1
2. Press the four arrow buttons to move the position.
a: up, b: left, c: right, d: down
The hoop will move according to the direction selected. EMBROIDERY SCALING SCREEN
Each time the button is touched, the hoop will move. If the 1. Press the Embroidery Scaling tab.
button is touched and held, the movement will be done in 2. To increase the scale, press the upper arrow button (a).
larger increments. To decrease the scale, press the lower arrow button (b).
The values (X:Y:) near the top of the screen indicate The design will be scaled 5 percent each pressing on a
distance from center position. button.
The maximum scaling is +/- 20 percent.
NOTE: If scaling is exceeding the hoop size, it cannot be selected.
The left side of screen is showing the embroidery area and To return to original size, press the button (c).
relative design position and size.

EMBROIDERY
When you edit the design, this field will redraw according to The value of the current scale is indicated between the
your editing. buttons, and size of scaled design is indicated on the top
line of screen.
2
a
2
b
c a
d b
e c

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 Editing the Design
EMBROIDERY OPTION SCREEN HOOP OPTION - SELECT HOOP POSITION
When you press the Hoop Option and Selection button, the
1. Press the Embroidery Option tab.
Hoop Option screen will appear first.
2. You can access embroidery options by pressing the
You can move the hoop to the following positions.:
buttons, as shown below:
i. Current Position:
When you want to return to the current stitch and start
A. Hoop Option and Selection
embroidering again where the embroidery was interrupted,
B. Tracing
press this button.
C. Basting
Hoop will move to current positon and return to embroidery
D. Monochrome
option screen.
NOTE:
2 You can also press the “✓” button to return to current
positon and Embroidery Option screen.
A ii. Cut Position:
B By pressing this button, move the hoop towards you,
making it easier to trim fabric when embroidering an
C appliqué.
D iii. Park Position:
When your embroidery is finished and you want to store
your machine, it will be necessary to move the hoop
carriage to Park position. Press the Park position button.
When the pop-up message (v) appears, remove the hoop
and press the “✓” button. The carriage will then move to
the correct position for storage.
Then, turn off the power switch and remove the unit.
1 NOTE:
It is very important that the hoop is removed, otherwise it
may be damaged.
iv. Center Position:
Hoop Option and Selection (a) If you want to check where the center position of the hoop
The top right button shows the hoop size selected. Press this will be placed on the fabric, press this button.
button to select a hoop position or to change the hoop size.

i ii

iii iv

NOTE:
When hoop is not attached, buttons “ ii, iv “ will be disabled.

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 Editing the Design
HOOP SELECTION Tracing (B)
When you select the design, machine will select most suitable
The Tracing function can be used to trace around the design
hoop automatically.
area. Press the second button to move the hoop so the needle
1. To change the hoop, press the second tab to open the hoop
is placed in the upper left corner of where the design will be
list.
embroidered. Each press of the button will move the hoop to
view all corners of the design.

On the fifth press, the hoop will move to the center position
of the design and on the sixth press it will move back to its
original position.
The Tracing button will indicate the position by highlighting
mark.

2. Select the hoop you want to use.

The hoop list can be scrolled by pressing the right side
arrow buttons.
Only hoops that are big enough for the selected design will
be possible to select.
Hoops that are too small are marked with an X and cannot
be selected. Basting (C)
Selected hoop is marked with a black dot. By pressing the third button and pressing the Start/Stop button,
3. Press the ”✓” button. Hoop size will change and the machine will sew a basting stitch around the design area as a
Embroidery Option screen will appear. box.
At this time, all edits (rotation, mirroring and scaling) will be Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a stabilizer placed
reset. If you don’t want this, press the “X” button (e). Hoop beneath it, especially when the fabric to be embroidered
size and edits will not change and return to the Embroidery cannot be hooped. Basting can also provide added support,
Option screen. especially for unstable fabrics.
NOTE:
2 During basting, the design box will be indicated with a dashed
line and Basting button will be highlighted.

EMBROIDERY
3

NOTE:
Monochrome (D)
If the hoop you have selected is not the same as the hoop Press the fourth button to activate monochrome embroidery.
attached to the embroidery unit, a pop-up will appear to inform The machine will not stop for color block changes. Press the
you of this. Attach the correct hoop or select another hoop button again to deactivate monochrome embroidery.
from the list. When Monochrome is activated, this button will be highlighted.
Hoops 260x150 and 100x100 are provided with this machine.

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 Embroider a Design
When you complete editing the design, press the Stitch Out 6. Press the Start/Stop button.
tab to start sewing. The machine will start embroidering the first color of the
design.
STITCH OUT SCREEN NOTE:
If presser foot lifter is raised at this time, the pop up
When you press the Stitch Out tab (A), the Stitch Out Screen
message will appear. Lower the foot and press the “✓”
will appear.
button.
a. Embroidery field and position
b. Stitches left in color block / Total number of stitches left in
design.
By pressing -/+ buttons, stitch will go backward/forward. 6
Press and hold will increase stepping speed.
c. Current color / Total number of colors
By pressing -/+ buttons, color block will go backward/
forward.

b 7. When Stop for Cut setting is on, machine stops

automatically after few stitches for cut thread end. A pop up
a
appears asking you to cut thread end. Cut thread end and
press the “✓” button. Continue embroidering by pressing
Start/Stop button.
c

START TO SEW
1. Thread the upper thread with the first color.
8. When embroidering a color block is completed, machine
CAUTION will stop automatically and cut upper thread.
A pop up will appears asking you to change color. Re-
To avoid injury: thread with the next color and press “✓” button. Continue
Special care is needed for the needle when changing embroidering by pressing Start/Stop button.
the upper thread. Each color segment is tied of at the end and the upper and
bobbin threads are cut.
2. Pass the upper thread through the hole of the embroidery
foot from the top side.
3. Lower the presser foot lifter.
4. Hold the upper thread.
5. Clear sufficient space to accommodate movement of the
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carriage and the hoop.

3
9. When the entire embroidery is completed, your machine
cuts both threads and stops.
A pop-up informs you that your embroidery is finished.
1 Then press “✓ button.
Raise the presser foot and remove the hoop.
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2

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 Embroidery Letters
You can select from 2 different font styles. EDITING EMBROIDERY LETTERS
See embroidery collection.
Lettering can be edited, similar to the way designs can be
edited.
SELECTING EMBROIDERY LETTERS
1. Press the Font button on the Home Screen.
The Font Selection screen will appear.
2. This machine has 2 fonts and each font has 3 sizes.
Press the Font button you want to sew and press the “✓”
button.
The uppercase letter screen will appear.
3. Select the letters you want to embroider.
To change to different types of characters, press the
tab that contains the desired characters, as follows:
a. Uppercase letters
b. Lowercase letters
c. Numeric letters and special letters
4. Selected letter will be added to the top line.
5. The arrow buttons on top line will move the cursor.
6. To insert a letter at any desired position, move the cursor to
the inserting point and select letter.
To delete the letter, move the cursor to the right side of the STITCHING OUT EMBROIDERY
letter to be deleted, then press the Delete button (d). LETTERS
7. When sequence of letters is completed, press the "✓" mark.
Stitching out embroidery letters works in the same way as
The Stitch Out Screen will appear.
stitching out a design.
NOTE:
When stitching lettering, the values appear on screen.
If no letters are selected, the Home Screen will appear.
a. Stitches left in current letter / Total number of stitches left
You can return to letter selecting mode after pressing "✓" mark
all letters
by pressing Home Button.
b. Current letter / Total number of all letters
You can add letters until largest hoop height (If width of
letters exceeds maximum width of hoop, 90 degree rotate
The machine will stitch each letter, cutting the threads between
automatically).
each letter.
NOTE: If desired, you can select the Monochrome function (see
1 page 51) so that all letters will sew without cutting between
each letter, cutting only at the end.

4 6 2

5 5
b

EMBROIDERY

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 Pop-up Messages
Raise the Needle Main Motor Overload
If the needle is in lowered position and If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or
need to be raised before function can if the machine is blocked when sewing,
be executed, this pop-up meesage is the main motor can get overloaded and
shown. Raise the needle and press the “✓” the machine will stop sewing. The pop-up
button to close the pop-up message. message will close when the main motor
and power supply are secure.

Raise the Presser Foot Machine Set for Twin Needle

This pop-up will appear when the function This pop-up message will appear when
has chosen that the presser foot must Twin Needle program is activated.
be up position. Press the “✓” button and Check the needle and press the “✓”
raise the presser foot lifter. button to continue.

Lower the Presser Foot This Stitch Cannot be Sewn

This pop-up will appear when you start with Twin Needle
the sewing without lowering the presser
This message will appear when a stitch
foot. Press the “✓” button and lower the
that cannot be used with twin needle, is
presser foot lifter to start to sew.
selected.Press the the “✓” button and
select another pattern or reset the twin
needle program.

Calibration Failed Stitch Width Limited for Twin

If calibration has not completed correctly, Needle
pop-up message will appear. Press the “✓”
This message will appear when stitch
button and retry the calibration.
width is adjusted to the limit.
Press the the “✓” button to continue.

Upper Thread Breakage Lower the Drop Feed Lever

When the upper thread breaks or runs When sewing on the button, this pop-up
out, this pop-up will appear and sewing will appear. Lower the Drop Feed Lever
will stop. and press the “✓” button to continue.
Re-thread the upper thread and press “✓”
button.
Go back 3-4 stitches backward from
broken point by pressing “-” at sewing
screen.
Press the Start/Stop button to restart
sewing. This Stitch Cannot Combine
Some patterns may not combine into
the sequence. If you select a pattern
that cannot be combined, a message
will appear on screen to alert you of this.
Press the “✓” button.
Thread Jam
If upper or bobbin thread is jammed under
the needle plate, machine will stop and
pop-up this message.
Remove the hoop and needle plate (see
Program Too Long to Add
next page) Remove the thread jam and More Stitches
reset needle plate. Press the “✓” button. The sequence can contain a maximum
of 60 patterns and letters. Message will
appear when you came to the limit.
Press the “✓” button.

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 Pop-up Messages
Delete Program Embroidery Too Large
When deleting all patterns, a pop up will This pop-up will appear if a design is too
appear, press the “✓” button. Machine will large for this machine to read from USB
delete all selected patterns and letters. To stick.
cancel, press the “X” button.

Overwrite Wrong Hoop Type

If the selected folder has a memorized This pop-up will appear when the selected
sequence in it previously, a message will hoop in the hoop selection list is not
appear asking to rewrite over the previous the same as the hoop attached to the
sequence or not. To rewrite (deleting embroidery unit. Attach the correct hoop
previous sequence), press the “✓”. To type and press the “✓” button.
cancel (exit), press the “X”. The message
will disappear.

Remove the Hoop Stop Command in Design

This pop-up will appear when a function This pop-up will appear when there is
has been chosen that the forces the a programmed stop in the design. The
embroidery unit to move outside the limits machine will stop. Press “✓” button to
for the attached hoop. In order for the continue embroidering.
carriage to move freely, remove the hoop
and then press the “✓” button.

Connect USB Cut Thread End

This pop-up will appear if the USB When starting to embroider or after
button is pressed without any USB stick changing the thread, the machine will sew
connected or if the USB stick is removed a few stitches and then stop so you can
during browsing of the stick or removed cut the thread end.
when embroidering. Note: This function is cancelled if ”Stop
Connect USB stick and press the “✓” For Cut” iss disabled in the SET Menu,
button. see page 44.

The Data on the USB Stick Change Thread Color

Cannot be Read When embroidering a color block
is completed, machine will stop
This pop-up will appear when your
automatically and cut both threads.
embroidery machine cannot access the
A pop up will appears asking you to
information on the USB stick. This can be
change color. Re-thread with the next
caused by wrong file formats on the USB
color and press “✓” button.
stick, the USB stick could be damaged
or you might be using a USB stick that is
non-compatible with this machine.
Embroidery Finished
When the entire embroidery is completed,
your machine cuts both threads and stops.
A pop-up informs you that your embroidery
is finished. Then press “✓ button.

Corrupted Data
MAINTENANCE

This pop-up will appear when the content

of the USB memory is corrupted and
cannot be read correctly.

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 Maintenance

DANGER 3. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the CAUTION

power line plug from the electric outlet before carrying
To prevent accidents, do not touch the thread cutter
out any maintenance.
unit (a).

CLEANING 4. Clean the hook race, feed dogs and bobbin holder with a
If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.
interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check a
regularly and clean the stitching mechanism as needed. 3 4

NOTE:
* An LED lamp is used to illuminate the stitching area. It does
not require replacement. In the unlikely event it does not
light up, call your authorized SINGER retailer for service.
* There is no need to lubricate this machine.

Bobbin Holder
Remove the bobbin cover and bobbin.
Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.

5. Replace the bobbin holder into the hook race so that the tip
(b) fits to the stopper (c) as shown.
6. Replace the needle plate inserting the hook into the
machine.
Replace the screws and tighten.

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b
Hook Race and Feed Dog c
1. Remove the needle, presser foot and holder. Remove the
bobbin cover and bobbin. Remove the screws holding the
needle plate.
2. Remove the needle plate by lifting up the right side of the
plate.

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 Helpful Hints

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Page

Machine not properly threaded. Re-thread machine. 19

Upper thread Thread entwined around bobbin. Remove entwined thread. 18
breaks Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 9
Thread tension too tight. Readjust thread tension. 14,43
Thread of incorrect size or poor quality. Choose correct thread. 9,45

Lower thread Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Re-thread the bobbin. 18

breaks Bobbin wound unevenly or too full. Rewind the bobbin. 17
Dirt or lint in the bobbin holder. Clean the holder. 56

Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 9

Machine skips Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. 9
stitches Incorrect size of needle. Choose correct size needle for fabric. 9,45
(on stretch fabric) (use stretch needle)

Machine not properly threaded. Re-thread machine. 19

Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Re-thread the bobbin. 18
Blunt needle. Insert new needle. 9
Fabric puckers Thread tension too tight. Readjust thread tension. 14,43
Design too dense for fabric being Select less dense design for fabric, or change 48
embroidered. fabric type.
Insufficient stabilizer. Use proper stabilizer for fabric being 45
embroidered.

Machine makes Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Re-thread the bobbin. 18

loose stitches or Machine not properly threaded. Re-thread machine. 19
loops Tension not adjusted properly. Readjust thread tension. 14,43

Presser foot is not suited for the pattern. Attach correct foot. 8
Stitch pattern is Hoop or carriage is interferred. Remove obstruction. 52
distorted Thread tension is not balanced. Adjust the thread tension. 14,43
Insufficient stabilizer. Use proper stabilizer for fabric being 45
embroidered.

Threader does not Needle is not raised to highest position. Raise the needle. 20
thread to needle Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 9
eye Bent needle. Insert new needle. 9

Machine does not Feed dogs are lowered. Raise the feed dogs. 12
feed properly Stitch length not suitatble for fabric. Regulate stitch length. 14
Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog. Clean the feed dog area. 56

Fabric pulled while sewing. Do not pull fabric. 21

Needle is hitting the presser foot. Select correct foot and pattern. 24-
Needle breaks Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 9
Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric Choose correct size needle and thread. 9,45
being sewn.

Machine runs with Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder 56
difficulty feed dog. and clean the hook race.

Machine will not Cord not plugged into electrical outlet. Insert plug fully into outlet. 10
run Power switch is not turned on. Turn on the switch. 10
Presser foot is not lowered. Lower the foot. 11
MAINTENANCE

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 Technical specification

Rated voltage 100–240V ~ 50–60Hz

Nominal consumption 55W

Light LED

Sewing speed 800 rpm maximum

Machine dimensions:

Length (mm) 241

Width (mm) 512

Height (mm) 310

Net weight (kg) 8.4

Embroidery unit dimensions:

Length (mm) 470

Width (mm) 506

Height (mm) 127

Net weight (kg) 3.2

• The technical specifications and this Instruction manual can be changed without prior notice.

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