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SINGER Automatic
SWING-NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES 306K / 306W
WAS SINGER PaS
*A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY
Coovricht © 1964 ov The Singer Companv
Form K6005 (876) All Rights Reserved Throughout the world Printed in U.S.A
AS THE OWNER OF THIS NEW SINGER "AUTOMATIC"
You may take pride in having the finest zigzag sewing machine ever made for h
no ronnient that thIs extraordinarily versatile machine Is built with the expert care an d knowledge
that have made SINGER the best-known and respected name in sewing machines the world over
for more than a century. With it vou can do beautiful and complex stitches automatically!No
more skill is required than it takes to sew an ordinary seam. This amazing machine will speed
through your straight sewing and then, by simply using Discs," do decorative stitching in no more
time or with no more effort than it takes to do straight stitching.
TO GET THE MOST ENJOYMENT FROM YOUR SINGER
Take advantage of the free sewing lessons to which you are entitled! Skilled. SINGER-trained
teachers will give you personal guidance and assist you in learning the fundamentals of home sewing.View original page 1Page 2 · Read text
ADVANCED FEATURES OF THE SINGER 306
VERSATILITY straight stitching CALIBRATED TENSION for accurate
machine or highest calibre capable of adjustment to any type o fabric.
automatic decorative
sutching. REVERSIBLE FEED for sewing either
forward or backward-easv to back stitch
AUTOMATIC STITCHES - scalloped and fasten ends of seams.
edges, blind stitched hems,
designs or simple mending--are made with 9. CALIBRATED STITCH REGULATOR
interchangeable Discs which "'remember' with angertip control.
ditterent stitch patterns. Unlimited effects 10. SMOOTH. SEAMLESS THROAT
are possible by simply adjusting the stitch PLATES clipOn snag-tree length and needle position and through the performance.
interchange of additional discs.
POSITIVE FEED for handling all types
TWIN-NEEDLE DECORATIVE WORK of fabrics.
can now be done without attachments,
using the special Twin Needles. 12. FEEDTHROW-OUT permits darning
and embroidering.
FRONT THREADING NEEDLE visible 13. PERFECT CONTROL whether
eve is guickly threaded at hich or low speeds.
5. ROTARY MOVEMENT for smooth, quiet 14. ONE-WAY NEEDLE CLAMP makes it
performance...full rotary sewing hook. almost impossible to place needle in clamp
incorrectly. FULL VISION BOBBIN CASE facilitates
removal and replacement. Time-saving; ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTION means
extra capacity, round bobbir durability and light weight.
AUTOMATIC STITCH DESIGNS
Many stitch designs are produced automatically through the interchange of Discs. Sit back and
marvel at the stitch patterns being formed.
The six basic Discs. furnished with the machine and illustrated below. are functional as well as decor-
ative in their application. Further description of each disc is given on pages 21 and 42.
DISCS
1-Zigzag 2-Multiple Stitch Zigzag 3-Blind Stitch
1-Scallop
Each disc is identified by number and by the basic stitch pattern it wrl produce.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
CHART SHOWING RELATIONSHIP OF TYPES OF FABRICS, THREAD AND
NEEDLE SIZES AND MACHINE STITCH SETTINGS
MACHINE DITCH DETTINGS
TYPES OF FARRICS THREAD NEEDLE FOR STRAIGHT SEWING
STITCITINC
Very thin Silk, Muslin, Cambric. Lightweight Delicate Fabrics. TOO toI Too Cottor
DU DIlk
Mercerised
Darning
Calicoes, Linens, Shirtings, Fine Silk Goods. Nylon. etc 8u to 100 cotton 12 t0 15 15 to 20
kO Silk
Plastic Materials En 20 12
Shirtings, Sheetings, Bleached Calicoes, Silk, General Domestic 0 to 80 Co a to IS
oollen Goods and all classes of general work oU ollk,
hO Swiko
dal KInds Or neavy calicoes, Drill. woolle 40 to
Woollens, Boys' Clothing, Corsets,
Tickiaks, Heavy • Clothin 21 toto40soCotton,Liner
When ordering needles, always specify "Class and Variety 206x13" (Catalogue 2029 and state the size and
You will obtain the best stitching results from vour Sewing Machine if it is fitted with a SINGER* Needle.
See Page 8 for ordering TWIN NEEDLES
NEEDLES AND THREAD
perfect stitching, thread should be selected 206 × 13 (Catalogue 2029) NEEDLE
according to fabric to be stitched and needle must be
correct size for thread to pass freely through its eve.
Select correct needle according to table on Page 6.
Be sure that needle is not blunt or bent.
Note: mIhread breakage 1s sometimes caused by
variations in the diameter of thread. Such breakage
is overcome by using the next size larger needle.
Use like threads for needle and bobbin. Do not use
silk on bobbin and mercerized thread in neede or
LONG GROOVE
TOWARD YOU
TO SET THE NEEDLE
Raise the needle bar to its highest position and loosen
thumb screw F, Fig. I in the needle clamp. Insert
needle into clamp as far as it will go with fat side to
the back and long groove toward you. Then tighten
thumb screw r.
Setting Needle
In Needle Clamp.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
TO SET TWIN NEEDLES
Hollow same procedure as described for setting
single needle (see Page ").
CAUTION : Before stitching TWIN 306 x 3 - 3 (Catalogue 2036) NEEDLES
1s set for central position as shown in fig. 40g
Page 18 and that the machine is not operated
at a bight exceeding the
cross bar of the TWIN NEEDLES. Set bight
limit screw F2. Fig. 22 at a point equivalent to
on the cross bar using the method
describes on rage Should
bight be desired. screw E2. Fig. 22. is used in
addition to screw #2
In performing TWIN NBEDLE work, the All-
gun just hroat Plate and § not. LONG GROOVES Special Purpose Presser Hoot must be used In
addition to setting the machine as described TOWARD YOU
Failure to this caution will result
in the blunting or breaking o the needles.
Straight stitching. zigzag stitching, as well as
ornamental stitching can be performed when
using TWIN NEEDIGES
When ordering TWIN NEEDLES, it is neces-
sary to specity the quantity, class and variety
306x3. Catalogue 2036 and the space number.
such as "3 as well as the size of the needles.
The following is an example o an intelligible
Fig. 2. Setting Twin Needles in
"10 Class and Variety 306×3-3 (Catalogue 2036), Needle Clamp.
Size 14 Needles "
UPPER THREADING SINGLE. NEEDLE
Raise take-up lever 5 to its highest point. Lead thread into self-threading guide I from
Place spool of thread on spool pin and hold underside.
spool with right hand. Down and from right to let behind or in front
ot centre tension disc 2. Centre disc separates
threads for twin needle sewing.
Into the loon of the take-up spring 3.
Under the slack thread regulator 4
Up and from right to let through hole in take
up lever 5.
Down through guides 6 and 7 on face plate.
Into guide 8 on needle clamp.
From front to back through eve of needle y
Draw about two inches of thread through eve
of neede with which to start sewing,
Fig. 4.Upper Threading
Fre. 3. Upper Ihreading. Around Tension.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
UPPER THREADING_ TWIN NEEDLES
Maise take-up lever a to its highest point. Place a spool o thread on each ot the two spool pins.
Thread each threading point with one thread at a time in the same manner as for single needle
IOlOwing exceptions :
Tass one thread between the rear and centre tension discs 2 and the other thread between the centre
and Iront tension discs.
Thread eve o each needle from
tront to back.
be sure that
bind each other. Draw
about two inches of thread through
which
start sewing.
VaN SINGER PAS
Fig. 6. Upper Threading
UpPer Ihreading Twin Around Tension Twrn Needles)
TO REMOVE THE BOBBIN TO WIND THE BOBBIN
See Fros. 8 and g Raise needle to its highest point
Tilt machine back on its hinges Hold hand wheel . with left hand. and with
right hand. loosen stop motion screw A to
Open latch G, Fig. • and lift out bobbin case release hand wheel from stitching mechanism.
Release latch and remove bobbin Place bobbin on bobbin winder spindle and
turn bobbin until spindle pin enters slot in
right side of bobbin.
Lock bobbin in place by pressing bobbin winder
against hand wheel until latch H engages.
Place spool of thread on either spool pin.
Draw thread through self-threading guide & On
arm ot machine and pass thread down and from
let to right under tension
thread up to bobbin and thread from inside,
through slot in left side of bobbin 4
Hold end of thread as shown in Fig. 9 and
operate machine as for sewing. End of thread
must be held unti it breaks of
Allow tension discs 3, Fig. 8 to control flow of
thread so that it winds on bobbin in uniform
G level rows. Do not guide or hold thread when winding bobbin.
The bobbin winder will stow automaticaliv
when the bobbin is filled. When less than
Removing Bobbin Case. full bobbin is desired, It latch H. rig.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
I SINGER
F28. 8. To Wind the Bobbin. Fig.
Remove bobbin from spindle and retighten it bobbin winds high on the left. When bracket
ScreW is properl centred. thread will wind evenly
000010. netignten
NOTE : If bobbin does not wind evenly, loosen screw.screw which holds tension bracket 3 in position
and move bracket to the left it bobbin while machine is sewing
high on the right: move bracket to the right
TO THREAD BOBBIN CASE
Hold bobbin so that thread will un.
wind in direction shown in Fig. 10.
Hold bobbin case as shown in Fig. 10
and place bobbin into it.
Fig. 10.
Pull thread into slot L. Fig. 11 under
tension spring M, Fig. 12 and into slot
N at end of spring. Allow about three
inches of thread to hang free
bobbin case.
TO REPLACE BOBBIN CASE
Fig. 11.
Hold bobbin case b latch and replace
it on stud X, Fig. 13, having thread
latch and press bobbin case back unti
latch catches groove near end ot stud
Allow about three inches o thread to
hang tree trom bobbin case
Fig. 13. Rohnan CaSe
Fig. 12. I hreaded and Replaced.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
TO PREPARE FOR SEWING
This SINGER Class 306 Machine comes equipped with Disc No. 1, ALL-purpose Throat Plate.
and ALl-purpose Hinged Presser Hoot.he Throat Date and Dresser toot have rhe same wide
opening to accommodate the swing of the needle. With the equipment illustrated below, the machine
can perform:
STRAIGHT ZIGZAG ORNAMENTAL STITCHING
FOR ALL-PURPOSE STITCHING,
105250 Al-burdose
hanged Fresser foot
B2
Brght control 173088 AU-burbose Throat Plate
deL Jor strargnt serichung. Disc No. 1
TO PREPARE FOR SEWING (continued)
Set Needle Position Lever A2 and Bight
Control Lever B2 for straight stitching
shown in Rig. 20.
Hold end of nsedle thread with left hand and
turn hand wheel over toward you until needle
goes down and up again, and thread take-up
lever P. rig. 17 1s at its highest point.
Pull up needle thread and bobbin thread will
come with it, as shown in Fig. 15.
Fig. 15. Drawing Up Bobbin Thread.
Law both threads back under presser foot
diagonally across teed to the right or
depending upon the side of the needle on which
material is to be located so that when the
presser foot is lowered the threads will be
firmly held between the feed and the presser
Fig. 16. Threads in Position
to start sewrngView original page 7Page 8 · Read text
TO START SEWING
Be sure to have take-up lever P at its highest point.
Adiust Needle Position Lever see Page 18) and Bight
Control Lever see Page 19) to the desired setting
For zigzag stitching, turn hand wheel over toward you until
needle is ready for its extreme let stroke at left needle
position; orits extreme right stroke at right needle position
AAN Place the material beneath the presser foot • position
needle in fabric. lower the foot. Hold threads which have
been drawn to back and right under the foot. Commence
seWIng.
Most materials require only guiding for best sewing results
However, the miracle fabrics, such as nylons and similar
materials, rayons, puffed weaves,
sheers, jerseys and tricots, which, by their nature, require
light pressure, also require support in the form of holding
rial taut at the back and front of the needle as the
needle enters the tabric. This support assures a smooth
even scar. Never pull the material when sewing
Never operate machine without cloth under presser foot
TO REMOVE THE WORK
stop machine with thread take-up lever, la Fig. 17 at its
highest point. Raise presser toot . draw fabric back and
to left and sever threads on thread cutter Place ends of
foot diagonally across feed T as sho
Fig. 17.
TO REGULATE LENGTH OF STITCH
The machine is adiustable to make trom 6 to Turn limit screw K3 until top of stitch lever J3
28 straight stitches per inch as indicated by the rises to setting desired.
numera a on ire rert or re srren indicator scae. The nee of the limit screw especiallv
When zigzag stitching, the stitch regulator desirable in obtaining ane stitch adiustments
controls the lengthwise distance between needle between 25 and 0 for such work as bar tacking
or satin stitching.
The top of the stitch regulator lever 33 is the Numbers the stitch regulator scale
index for setting stitch lEngths.
relative and enable the operator to restore any
To lengthen stitch, loosen limit screw K3 enough previous stitch setting.
tO allow stitch regulator lever Jo to be lowered
just below number desired
TO REGULATE STITCH LENGTH
Satin stitching is done with stitch regu-
lator lever 3 set between
position.
While stitching on a scrap of material
carefully and slowly turn limit screw Na
until stitches are packed closely together,
allowing material to feed smoothly and
evenly without irregularity. J3
Special Purpose Presser Hoot 16455
provides a channel for satin stitching and 700459 Fig. 18. Regulating Length of Stitch
gives smooth uniform results. Special Purbose
Presser Foot.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
NEEDLE POSITION CONTROL
•D2
C2
Fig. 19. Fig.20 Central Fig. 21 Right
Needle Position. Iveece Os Needle Positron
When Needle Posi When • Needle Posi When POsie
tion Lever A2 TION AVer ALL is set tion Lever AZ is set
to the leit at the central posi- to the rigne on the
snown
•the mach- Fig.20, the needle fig. 21. the needle
ine the equally SWINGS
the left and rightg
Or centre.as sown shown in Fig.
and, as the bight Is in Fig.
changed from U to 5, Fig. 194
the swings
extreme CAUTION: Let Needle Position and Right Needle Position
shown are used onlv with the All purpose
rig. 19A for zigzag stitching as well as zigzag stitching.
Raise needle out of fabric before changing positions of Bight
Control and Needle Position Levers.
CONTROL
STRAIGHT STITCHING can be made in any INTERMEDIATE BIGHT
the Three needle nosi on Page 1866andn RECTILATOR SCREW
with an Disc when Bight Lever B2 is set at acts as an intermediate spring
is recommended that the bight Lever ba be
in MAXIMUM BIGHT bight. This spring-stop
STOP SCREW F2, by loosening, then retightening be passed over to
NTERMEDIATE BIGHT if desired!
RECITATOR SCREW E2 These stons arOWVOU
notch, then retighten 1t. operate the Bight Lever man-
ZIGZAG STITCHING. The Bight or "swing ually between set positions
the needle refers to the width of zigzag movement without
of the needle when stitching with Disc No. to the dial while sewing. For
BIGHT LEVER B2 regulates the width of zigzag To. Jimit zigzag
stitch or stitch pattern. stitching Wetween 66189 Fig. 22. Bight
RICH SCALE is marked 5.7 Bach line Control Oran
5 denotes the width of stitch loosen"set MAXIMUMBight Lever BIGHTat "
LAHAVER SIF SUREW F2 then tighten. 10 setpattern obtainable up to a maximum o approxi-
minimum position set Bight Lever so
matelv * inch. loosen INTERMEDIATE
BIGHT INDICATOR. Arrow C2 is the mark to BIGHT REGULATOR SCREW E2 and move it up
the desired DOint ON theDont scale Is or down until vou teel the notch engaged.
ZERO BIGHT straight tighten screw Ez "ne Biont.Lever is now set to
limit the maximum bight at "4* and the
MAXIMUM BIGHT. The machine will sew the Uther limits such as
maximum width oi stitch or stitch pattern when and 663°can be obtained in the same manner.
hen trop movement or 1'he Birnt iewer is desired
MAXIMUM BIGHT STOP SCREW reStrICuS Detween zero an • a given Dient. screw
the movement of theBight Lever to a maximum moved down as far as it will go and then securely
tightened. Screw rZ is used to limit the maximum
CAUTION:When Straight Stitching Throat Plate 173090 is used, Bight Lever B2
must be set at . and needle must be set at Central Position.
Do not make any zigzag stitch or needle position needle
when the machine is not in operation.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
TO CHANGE DISC.
Raise needle out ot material.
Set Needle Position Lever at central position.
Set Bight Lever at " 0."
Remove knurled nut U.
Grasp edges of Disc v and draw it of shaft.
Lift lever ^ with let thumb while placing new
Fig. 23. Remourno Disc Disc on shaft so that pin ½ engages at slot !.
neplace nut TI and tighten securely.
avoid variation in stitching. Disc must be held
ITIIY.
Set Bight and Needle Position Levers to
desired settings and proceed regular
SCWIlIS.
CAUTION. Always operate machine with disc
even when doing straight sewing.
Fig. 24. Replacing Disc
on Machine.
AUTOMATIC STITCHING
All of these discs do straight stitching when the Bight Lever B2, Figs. 19 to 22
is set at 66 0 99
Zigzag Disc No. 1 W makes a uniform zigzag stitch in all
widths up to approximately & inch. This Disc is recommended for making
buttonholes. sewing buttons, reinforcing seams, making hairline seams, Zigzag
cording seams, making invisible seams in lace, appliquéing, satin stitching Disc No. 1.
scallops, script stitching and wherever uniform zigzag stitching is desirable.
Decorative stitch patterns are produced with Disc No. I by varying one or
more of the control levers, namely, needle position, bight and stitch.
Multiple Stitch Zigzag Disc No. 2 /re makes a three-stitch
zigzag particularly suitable for reinforcing, patching and mending, as well as
for decorative applications.This Disc is especially adaptable for
joining the overlapped seams of interfacings and interlinings, joining seams Multiple Stitch Zigzag
where there is both lengthwise and crosswise elasticity, and applying bindings DISC No. 2.
to blankets.
Blind Stitch Disc No. 3 produces a straight line of tour
stitches followed by a single zigzag stitch to the left. The depth of the
sideward movement of the needle is regulated by the bight lever. The result-
ing adjustable blind stitch is ideal for hems, facings and zippers.When the
lever is set for a wide bight, this stitch is appropriate for overedging seam,
hem and facing edges to prevent fraying,
Blind StitchView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
Scallop Disc No. 4 accurately stitches scallops while the
fabric moves in a straight line under the presser foot. A single stitch separates
each scallop allowing space for cutting and turning when used as an edse finish
the length of the scallop is varied by changing the length of
stitch--the width of the scallop. by varving the Bight.
Arrowhead Disc 1'0.5 controls the formation of the arrow.
head stitch pattern automatically. This decorative desion is reduced in
width by reducing the bight setting. The stitches are packed closely together Scallop
when an almost 0 stitch length is used, and are separated when a longer stitch
is used. As a border design or as part o a moti or monogram. the arrowhead
design is classic and appealing.
Domino Disc No. 6 CRAPE automatically forms a decorative
stitch pattern attractive in border designs, monograms, motifs and pockets-
eftective when applied to linens. children's dresses. blouses and play clothes
The design can be varied in width by the Bight Control, and in spacing by the
stitch length. Twin needle stitching is particularly attractive and affords the
use of threads of two colours.
Discs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 produce the same stitch pattern whether numbered side
Arrowhead of Disc is toward or away from the machine.However, Disc No. 5 forms the
DISC No. 5. wide portion of the arrowhead first when disc is placed numbered side away from
machine, and point or narrow portion of arrowhead first when disc is reversed.
Stitch on a scrap of material until that point in the design is reached that is to
be reproduced on the work. Then place work under needle at the exact point
where design is to be made. This procedure is desirable when usingthe
scallop and arrowhead discs, but often is used in precise stitching
multiple stitch. blind stitch and domino dises.
Additional discs, which produce a variety of stitch patterns other than those
produced by the six basic discs furnished with the machine, may be purchased
at your local SINGER SEWING CENTRE.
Domino
DISc No. G
DESIGNS MADE WITH ZIGZAG DISC No. 1.
By changing Bight, Length of Stitch and Needle Position, as indicated. (Direction of Stitching, left to right)
Right. 1
Stitchaw Almost
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sights sights
Bight 5 Bicht 5 Bight 3
Needle Position--Left NEEDLESStitch- Almost BightO
Loosen needle thread tension slightly with each increase in Bight above 2 and with each decrease in stitch lengt
Special Purpose PresserFoot (161455 should be used with stitch iength or almost U.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
DESIGNS MADE WITH MULTIPLE STITCH ZIGZAG DISC No.
By changing Bight, Length of Stitch and Needle Position. as indicated. (Direction of Stitching, left to right)
Bight 10
Bight
Stiten 95 a Almost ®
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Needle Position-Right
For bottom row of twin needle stitching, garment is stitched right side down
Central Needle Position is used unless otherwise indicated.
DESIGNS MADE WITH BLIND STITCH DISC No. 3
By changing Bight, Length of Stitch and Needle Position, as indicated. Direction of Stitching, left to right)
Bight
Stitch-25 Stitch--Almost
Bight 2
Stitch-25 Stitch
Bight 3.
Bight 4
Stitch-
Bight
VoY.
VVNeedle Position-V Bisht Needle Position--RightBight
TWIN NEEDLES Bight Bight 1
Stitch- -Almost 0
Loosen needle thread tension slightly with increase in bight above
Central needle position is used unless otherwise indicated.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
DESIGNS MADE WITH SCALLOP DISC No. 4.
By changing Bight and Length of Stitch. as indicated (Direction of Stitching, left to right)
Richt R Stitch-Above 12
siontas
Central Needle Position
All-purpose Presser Foot (105250) should be used
DESIGNS MADE WITH ARROWHEAD DISC No.
By changing Bight and Length of Stitch. as indicated. (Direction of Stitching, left to right)
sight
Stitch-Above 25
bove 25
stitch Almost o
•TWIN NEEDLES
#IF
Loosen needle thread tension slightiv with each increase o Bight above 2 and with each decrease in stitch length
Special Purpose Presser Foot (161455) is used with stitch ler
is used unless otherwise indicated.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
DESIGNS MADE WITH DOMINO DISC No.
By changing Bight and Length of Stitch, as indicated (Direction of Stitching, left to right)
Stirch…Above 95
Martha.mm. mire ew
Stitch-Above 20 TWIN NEEDLES Bight Stitch- Almost
TWIN NEEDLES Bight 3 Stitch-Almost
of Bight above 2 and with each decrease in stitch lengtr
should be used with stitch length of almost 0
DESIGNS MADE BY VARIATION OF NEEDLE POSITION
AND BIGHT WITH VAGAG IDISC No
special Purpose Presser Foot (161455) should be used with stitch lenath of "almost
Crisp lawn, organdie, or tarletan backing is used if material gathers
on single UncRness.
29View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
KEY TO STITCHES SHOWN ON PRECEDING PAGE
SETTING OF BIGHT
LIMIT SCREWS.
GETTING rOSITION AND REFER TO FIG. 22
Bar_ Almost O Stitch bar then zigzag lines
Centra Alternating Needle Thread -Very light At 25--6 stitches F2 at 3
Needie 7 glitches of eachmark 10 5 2 0 5 0
0.3.8.9 Thread--Very light sobol read--medium
0.3.5.3 Almost O
0.365.3 Almost O Needle Thread--Very light 8 stitches at each
14 stitches at each
• wir Almost 0
Bich i or
Right
Almost C Needle Thread--Light F2 at 4
20 stitches at each setting,
Almost G
Alrernatino wi NoodleThread=-lignl Bight 4 at left needle position
biant a o ano z
2 Bight = Medium Bight 5 Bight = Maximun Bight
TO REGULATE PRESSURE ON PRESSER FOOT
The surtace anish on fabrics, as well as their weight, determines amount
of pressure to be applied. The glazed surface of chintzes and polished G2
• nan surtace of satin. the deer piled surtace o velvet
the delicate and broken surface of lace and brocade. all require
lighter pressure
To set a light pressure. turn thumb screw G2. Fig. 25 upward until
fabric moves easily under presser foot without slipping and without Fig.25. I numb screw for
Regulating Pressure on PUPS-
showing teed Heavy, spongy fabrics like towelling, chenilles. Se~ HOOL.
coatings, etc., require heavier pressure.
To set a heavy pressure, turn thumb screw & downward until the
fabric moves easily and the seam edges are carried evenly by the foot
and the reed
The pressure should be heavy enough to prevent side creepage o
material and to obtain uniform stitch length, yet light enough to carry
the material without marking,View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
THREAD TENSIONS FOR TO REGULATE NEEDLE THREAD
STRAIGHT SIMCHING TENSION
For perfect stitching, the tension on needle and The tension on needle thread can be tested only
bobbin must be heavy Pull when presser Icot is down.
threads to centre o material and make a rm stitch
as shown in f1g. 20.
The numerals "O' to "9' on dial H2. Fig. 29.
i M19. 47, the needle indicate different degrees of tension that can be
thread lies Straight along top side obtained.The numbers do not denote a particular
causea ow too neavy tension on recale careda or coo
light tension on bobbin thread. size at thread
In the unbalanced tensions of Fig. 28, the bobbin When tension has been correctlv set for average
thread lies straight along under side ot material,
caused by too light tension. on needle thread or too sewing. note number at indicator line J2. This
neavv setting mav be quickly regained should the tensior
be altered for special work or change in size of thread.
To increase tension. turn thumb nut K2
gradually to right (clockwise) until required
528. 26.Perfect tension is obtained. Each higher numbei
Straight Stitching.
denotes increased tension
To decrease tension, turn thumb nut K2
to leit counter-clockwise until
Fig. 27. Imberfect required tension is obtained. Each lowes
strarent struchung. number denotes less tension
The tension indicator 12 is marked with theamandar signs - and - , which indicate the directon
Fig. 28.Impertect Fro. 29. Needle Thread Iension. inlesswhichtension.to turn the thumb nut for more or Straight Stitching
12 TO REGULATE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION
The tension on bobbin thread is regulated by the larger screw
12, Fig. 30 which is nearest centre of tension spring on outside
or the Dooon case.
To increase tension. turn screw L2 gradually over to the right
To decrease tension, turn screw 12 gradually over to the left.
Fro. 30.Rahhan
hread I ensrOn.
TO REGULATE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION
WITHOUT REMOVING BUBBIN CASE FROM
MACHINE
'he thread tension screw is conveniently adiusted while
bobbin case remains in machine. To adiust. raise take-ur
lever almost to its highest point. tilt machine back on its
hinges and turn the large screw on the bobbin case as shown
in Fig. 31. Turn screw gradually over from operator to E23575
loosen tension and over toward operator to tighten tension
Fig. 31.
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TO CHANGE THE THROAT PLATE
When changing from All-purpose Throat Plate to Straight
Stitching Throat Plate or Embroidery Plate, FIRST raise
take-up lever to its highest point, set the Needle Position
Lever at its Central Position and set Bight Lever at 60."
Tilt the machine head slightly with right hand, as illustrated
in Fig. 32.
With the left hand tilt the rounded end of throat plate by
pressing it up Irom the underside enough to clear the feed
dog. Then slide the plate to the left.
To Insert the Throat Plate, slip both ends of its spring
beneath the edges o the opening. and, while it is slightly
tilted, slide it over the feed dog, into position. Lower the
Changing the Throat Plate. machine head into place
SEWING SUGGESTIONS
breaking of needles might be caused by : 3. Bent Bobbin.
wrong size or needle for thread and material 4. Damaged Bobbin Case.
-see rage o. Skipping of stitches might be caused by :
2. Wrong throat plate or presser foot for the
type of work being done see Pages 39 to 41 1. Wrong setting of needle- see Pages ? and 8.
ronssetting needle position eVer 2.3. NeedleNeede blunttoo smallor bent.for thread-see Page o.
and or bight lever--see Pages 18 and 19. 4. Damaged presser foot.4. Pulling of material when stItchIng~-see S. Damaged throat plate.
Page 16.
5. Loosely tastened presser foot or special Looped Stitching might be caused by :
üttings. 1. Wrong threading- see lages 9 and 10.
6. Wrong class of needle -see Page 6, 2. Tensions set incorrect v-sec Pages 32 and
33.
Breaking of needle thread might be caused by
3. IVeedle too hne for thread used.
A knot in thread.
4. Improper presser toot.
Thread too coarse for needle- see Page 6.
Wrong threading-see Pages 9 and 10. Gathering or puckering of material might be
4. Upper tension too tight---see Page 34 caused hv :
5. Needle blunt or bent. 1. Failure to use paper or tarletan backing
o. Iveedle set incorrectly--see lages ? and & when zigzag stitching with a very wide bight
7. Roughened hole in throat plate. and or on sheer materials.
Wrong arrangement o threads when start- 2. Excessive needle and bobbin thread tensions
ing to sew-see rage 10. 3. Improper presser foot.
9. Needle thread tension too light.
If machine runs heavily after standing idle for a
Breaking o bobbin thread might be caused by : long period, apply a few drops of paraffin at all
.wrong threading or bobbin case -see lage 13 oiling points, run the machine for a few minutes,
2. Bobbin thread tension too tight----see rages then wipe clean and apply SINGER" oil as
aL and so. described on Pages 36 to 38.
If the suggestions offered here do not correct your sewing problems, call at your local SINGER SEWING CENTRE.
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Remove tac e plate and throat plate and swing
back cover plate toward hand wheel.
Remove dust and lint with brush except from
sewing hook. Wine hook free with
cloth or remove with hand vacuum cleaner.
Fro. 34. Rear View
showrng Ovling Points.
TIE TITTERATISTE
Apply a drop of oil to all points indicated by
the unlettered arrows in Figs.33, 34. 35. 36
and 37. Apply a small amount of SINGEF
Fig. 33. Front Vier, Lubricant for Electric Motors to the slide block
snovrne Orang Fornis at D3, rig. 34.
Remove face plate A3, Fig. 33 by taking out
thumb screw B3 and slipping plate up and off
screw at Us. Oil the points indicated in rig. 35
and then replace plate A3.
Apply a dron ot oi to race of bobbin
holder as shown in Fig. 36.
£21858
F20. 35.Face Plate Remored rig. 36. Orang Point in Bobbin
Showing Oiling Points. Case Holder.View original page 18Page 20 · Read text
Threading_-Covering Cord with Special Purpose Presser Foot.
When covering cord with Special Purpose Presser Foot, place spool on
spool pin 1. Pass cord through guide & into right side o tension discs
3. through needle clamp thread guide 4, and from front to back through
evelet 5 in cross piece of toot
NOTE: With the equipment on this page and on Page 39, the full range
of stitching variations may be attained.The settings for these stitch
B2-D variations are attainable by moving the Needle Position and Bight
Levers AL and B2 to anv point required.
Fig. 38. Machine Set for Maximum
Zigzag Stitch in Left Position.
STRAIGHT STITCHING EQUIPMENT
173090 Straight Stitching Throat Plate 105248 Straight Stitch
ing Presser Foot.
Fig. Machine Set for Straight
duckchong
161127 Adrustable corarns Foot. 86742 Rutter.
CAUTION: All of the parts shown on this page are designed for straight stitching only. They must
not be used for zigzag stitching. Use only AFTER Needle Position Lever A2 is set at
central position, and Bight Lever B2 is set at O," as shown in Fig. 39View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
DISC FOLLOWER LIFTING LEVER
- SPOOL PINS , DISC FOLLOWER
NEEDLE THREAD
TENSION , DISC
PRESSER BAR ARM
LATCH
PRESSURE REGULATING
THUMB SCREW KNURLED
10)
THREAD TAKE-UP
- BOBBIN WINDER
WA SINGER RAT - HAND WHEEL FACE PLATE
TAKE-UP BIGHT INDICATOR
SPRING NEEDLE POSITION - SCALE
LEVER. MAXIMUM BIGHT TENSION REGULATING
THUMB NUT INTERMEDIATE BIGHT -STOP SCREW
REGULATOR SCREW- -3-PIN TERMINAL FACE PLATE
THUMB SCREW BIGHT INDICATOR' •BIGHT CONTROL LEVER
THREAD CUTTER - NEEDLE BAR MOTOR' STITCH REGULATOR AND
PRESSER FOOT BED FEEN REVERSING LEVFR
THUMB SCREW -STITCH INDICATOR
BOBBIN WINDER NEEDLE
THREAD TENSION
PRESSER FOOT
- STITCH REGULATOR LIMIT SCREW
THROAT PLATE
NEEDLE CLAMP THUMB SCREW
FEED DOG'
NEEDLE CLAMP
Fig. 40. Names of Prncibal Parts of Machine 306K25
APPLICATION OF SINGER AUTOMATIG TO CONSTRUCTION OF
GARMENTS AND FURNISHINGS
STRAIGHT STITCHING
Straight stitching is accomplished with all crepe weaves and all rabrics where the weave or
of the discs when the bight is set at zero. finish causes the fabric to cling to the needle.
either on its unward or downward stroke. The
Central needle position is used for straight
Straight Stitching Throat Plate is alwavs used
stitching except in the unusual situation when
when free hand straight stitching work is done
it is desirable to alter the location of the needle
where the presser foot is removed and the
in relationship to the centre of the presser foot.
fabric Is held in hoops. as described on Page 94
The All-purpose Presser foot and All-purpose
Throat Plate are generally used for both zigzag The Straight Stitching Presser Foot is
stitching and straight stitching. more convenient for following the edge of a
lapped seam, the fold of a pleat or when placing
TheStraight Stitching Presser Foot and an edgestitching on a yoke or collar. The
Straight Stitching Throat Plate are designed to narrow right toe affords an excellent view
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