SINGER 9100 | PROFESSIONAL Instruction Manual

Model 9100 Instruction Manual

EDITMMemoryLCD SCREEN5Editing patternsSewing the memorized patternAmount of elongationElongationElongationEdit modeMemory groupNumber ofcurrent unitTo

6PATTERN CHARTPatternsDirect Patterns-10A Group Patterns-100B Group Patterns-10028292221232425 26272030 31 32 33 34 36 3735 38 3916 18171900 02 04 05

7PATTERN CHARTAlphabetsBlock style7273747576 77 78 7961 62 63 64 66 67 68 69 7071606551484744404341 42 494555565752 53 545859469394 95 96 97 98 999280

StandardACCESSORIEST006186008All purpose footE006907008Overcasting foot006099008Brush/ Seam ripperScrewdriver (L & S)006012008I006905008Zipper foo

9Connecting the machineBefore connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on themachine is conforming with your electr

10Bobbin windingWINDING THE BOBBINPlace the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.For larger spools of thread, place the large side of thespool h

11WINDING THE BOBBINPlease Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin windingposition", the machine will not sew an

12INSERTING THE BOBBINAttention: Turn power switch to off ("O")before inserting or removing the bobbin.When inserting or removing the bobbin

13THREADING THE UPPER THREADPlease Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so severalsewing problems could result.S

14THREADING THE UPPER THREAD4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread betweenthe silver discs.5. Then, down and around the check spring holde

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:Read all instructions

15USING THE NEEDLE THREADER2 The needle threader automatically turns to thethreading position and the hook pin passesthrough the needle eye.3 Take the

16CUTTING THE THREADRaise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, drawthe threads to the left side of the face coverand cut using the thread cutter.The t

17TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTERThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers thepresser foot.When sewing several layers or thick fabrics,the presser foot c

STARTING SEWING18With the sewing machine turned off, insert thefoot control plug into its connector on the sewingmachine.Turn on the sewing machine, a

- Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. Todecrease the tension, turn the dial t

20CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTAttaching the presser foot holderAttaching the presser footRemoving the presser footAttaching the edge/guilting guideRaise

21PRESSER FOOT CHARTAll purpose foot (T)Zipper foot (I)Buttonhole foot(D)Darning/Embroidery footGathering footButton sewing footWalking foot(Optional)

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDEPlease Note:- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threadsare used

REPLACING THE NEEDLE23Change the needle regularly, especially if it isshowing signs of wear and causing problems.Insert the needle following the illus

24Start/stop buttonOPERATION BUTTONSThe machine will start running when start/stopbutton is pressed and will stop when pressedthe second time. The mac

CONTENTSPRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINEMACHINE CONTROL BUTTONSLCD SCREENPATTERN CHARTACCESSORIESCONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCEWINDING THE B

25OPERATION BUTTONSNeedle up/ down position buttonWith the Needle up/ down position button,you decide whether the needle shall stop inthe up position

Stitch width adjustment buttonMode selection buttonStitch widthadjustment buttonsStitch lengthadjustment buttonsElongation buttonMirror buttonTwin nee

27FUNCTION BUTTONSMODE selection buttonElongation button(see page 59)A Group Patterns 28-51 can be elongated upto five times its normal length by pres

28FUNCTION BUTTONSTwin needle button(see page 61)With the twin needle, the Direct Patterns 1-9,A Group Patterns 00-13, 28-99, and B GroupPatterns 00-9

Direct pattern selectionand number buttonsClear buttonEdit buttonMemory buttonDirect pattern selection and number buttons29SELECTION BUTTONSDirect pat

30SELECTION BUTTONSPress this button when the incorrect character isselected. Each press of this button erases onecharacter, or press this button to r

31Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.Free armSewing corners1. Stop the sewing machine whenyou reach a

AB1 2332Installing the extension tableThe black button on the left side of the allpurpose presser foot will lock the presser footin a horizontal posit

33Adjusting the stitch widthThe maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitchingis "7.0"; however, the width can be reduced on anypatterns.

34Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and willgive with the fabric without breaking. Good foreasy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good forjoinin

CONTENTS...35Using the overcasting foot ...

35OVERCASTING STITCHES1 Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot.2 Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops

36BLIND HEMS9:A-03:A-04:Blind hem for woven fabricsBlind hem for stretch fabricsBlind hem for stretch fabricsA-03 A-049abFold the fabric as illustrate

37BUTTON SEWING2.5~4.5Select the pattern 25 from the GroupPatterns "A" to get the button sewing stitch.Change the presser foot to the button

38Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of thesame type of fabric.Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull o

39Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitchwidth and the stitch length to the desiredwidth and density.Position the fabric under the presser foo

406 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of thepresser foot to the back, as shown.6A-21A-20A-16A-18A-17A-19A-1507 Cut the center of the buttonhole bein

41When sewing corded buttonholes, hook a heavy thread or cord under the buttonholefoot.Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the ba

42BAR TACK STITCH1.0~3.00.3~1.0D1 Select pattern 22 of Group"A" to get the bar tack stitch. Change thepresser foot to the buttonhole foot.fr

43EYELET STITCHA-23:A-24:Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etcSelect for sewing eyelets on belts , etc5.0 6.0 7.01 Select pattern 23 or 24 from

44DARNING STITCH3.5~7.01.0~2.0DA-26A-271 Select pattern 26 or 27 from the GroupPatterns "A" to get the darning stitch.Change the presser foo

1Operation buttonsAThread cutterFace plateButtonhole leverAuto needle threaderSewing table andaccessory boxLCD screenFunction buttonsFunction buttonsS

45DARNING STITCHPlease Note: When lowering the presser foot,do not push in the front of the presser foot,otherwise the darning will not be sewn withth

46ZIPPER INSERTION1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment.2 Press open the seam allowance. Place thezipper face down on the seam allowancewith the t

47ZIPPER INSERTIONInserting a lapped zipper1 Baste the zipper opening on the garment.2 Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turnunder the right seam

48NARROW HEMMINGK1 Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm(1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along theedge

49MMark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord inthe center groove of the cording foot from theright side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2inches

SATIN STITCH SEWINGA3.5~7.00.5~2.0Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching andsewing decorative stitches. This foot has agroove on the underside

PSew the first row and move over the fabric tosew successive rows with the guide riding alongthe previous row of stitching.3.51.0~3.0Insert the edge/q

GATHERING1.04.5Note:Note:When testing machine foradjustments to achieve desired fullness, workwith 10" increments of the fabric, trims orelastic.

SMOCKING2 Knot the threads along one edge. Pull thebobbin threads and distribute the gathersevenly. Secure the threads at the other end.3 Reduce the t

abcFirst sew around the edges of the hole to securethe threads. Stitch across the opening movingthe hoop backward and forward under theneedle. Overlap

21. Start/stop button2. Reverse button3. Auto-lock button4. Needle up/down position buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.Hold down thi

Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust thestitch width as desired. Sew at a constant speed,moving the hoop slowly along the lettering.When the le

Please Note: Always try to sew firstwithout the walking foot accessory whichshould be used only when necessary.It is easier to guide the fabric and yo

3 Working on the right side of the fabric,place the center of the presser foot on theseam line of the joined fabrics and stitchover the seam.A31 Place

AScallop edging1 Sew on hem line.2 Trim the fabric close to the stitching takingcarenottocutthethread.21A-13 A-35SCALLOP STITCH3 Turn fabric over and

ELONGATION1 The stitches shown in the diagram abovecan be elongated up to five times thenormal length by pressing the elongationbutton.2 The LCD scree

1 Select the pattern.3 The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging ofthe pattern appears.2 Pressing the mirror button.A. Normal pattern sewing.B. Mirror pa

USING THE TWIN NEEDLE2 Follow the instructions for single-needlethreading using the horizontal spool pin.Thread through the left needle.Set the second

Please Note:- Multiple patterns selecting from pattern modes , , , can be combined and sewntogether.- This machine has 4 modules of program memory and

MEMORYMM6 The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen.7 Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in thememory.Please Note: When the memory

MEMORYEditing patterns1 Use the stitch width adjustment button to select thepattern that you wish to edit while in the memory mode.2 Press the "

7. Stitch length adjustment buttons8. Twin needle button9. Mirror button10. Elongation buttonPress this button to adjust the length of the stitch.Pres

MEMORY5 The screen shows the current sewing pattern.6 Press the " " button to leave memory mode andreturn to the normal screen.0001 Press th

Instruction animation message displayBobbin windingThe bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.WARNING FUNCTIONSWarning animation message displayThe sewin

WARNING FUNCTIONS- When operating correctly: 1 beep- When the memory is full 20 units of pattern: 2-short beeps- When operating incorrectly: 3-short b

BUZZER SOUND2 You can select the mode by pressing thestitch width " + " or " " button. Selectdesired mode sound on " "or

If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it outfirmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning

70MAINTENANCE3 Remove the needle, presser foot andpresser foot holder. Remove the bobbincover plate and bobbin. Remove the screwholding the needle pla

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEBefore calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer atwww.singer.comProblemCaus

72TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDESeampuckering1.The needle thread tension is too tight.2.The needle thread is not threadedcorrectly.3.The needle is too heavy f

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74CrossstitchesButtonholestitchesSatinstitchesDarningstitchesFunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto Manual Auto ManualAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Press

SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONSRaise needleRaise presser foot Lower presser foot

75: Adjustments can be made.CrossstitchesDecorativestitchesFunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto Manual Auto ManualAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Presser

76B group patterns-100DecorativestitchesFunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto Manual Auto ManualAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Presser footTwin needleRev

77DecorativestitchesFunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto Manual Auto ManualAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Presser footTwin needleReverseWidth (mm) Lengt

78Decorativestitches: Adjustments can be made.FunctionsPresserFootStitch PatternAuto Manual Auto ManualAuto-lock ElongationMirror/Presser footTwin nee

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevantNational legislation relating to electrical/electronic p

4PatternSound offLCD SCREENPatternAlphabetNeedle uppositionAuto-lockReverseTensionNeedle positionStitch lengthSuggested presser foot andidentification