Singer W106 User Manual

02/14/2008

02/14/2008CHANGING NEEDLEAlways change the needle after every other garment especially when sewing on polyester and nylon fabrics which

02/14/2008SELECTION OF PRESSER FOOTFor most ordinary sewing the original all-purpo^ foot can be used. However, the following feet in your

02/14/2008WINDING BOBBINDisengage the hand wheel(l) from the stitching mechanism by turning the clutch nut (2) toward you or ccwnter-clo

02/14/2008UPPER THREADINGCHECKSPRING1. Turn the hand wheel toward you to raise the take-up lever to its highest position.2. Place a spo

02/14/2008THREADING BOBBIN CASE1. Hold bobbin case between thumb and forefinger of left hand, so that the slot in the edge of the

02/14/2008SELECTION OF STITCH:STITCH LENGTH CONTROLThe stitch length control controls the forward feeding of the fabric in ordinary sewing.At

02/14/2008STITCH WIDTH CONTROLThis control controls the swing of the needle from left to right for various widths of stitches. At 0 t

CONTROLS:ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS02/14/2008Always adjust the upper thread tension with the presser foot down, as the tension is released

02/14/2008ADJUSTING PRESSURE ON FABRIC AND FEED DOG HEIGHT• GENERAL SEWINGUsually for normal sewing, except for sewing on very heavy and bul

02/14/2008SEWING LIGHTThe sewing light is located in face cover directly over the needle so as to better illuminate the stitching area.Turn t

02/14/2008’ PAGEParts IdentificationPrinciple Parts...

U^/ 14/^iUU»SECTiON NPREPARING TO SEWHave take-up lever at highest position before starting to sew. Pinning may be used as a time saver i

U^/ 14/¿UU»CURVED SEAMSUse slightly shorter stitch length than that of the rest of the seams. On the part where elasticity is required

02/14/2008STRAIGHT STITCH SEAMSLength: 2—3 Width: 0 Feed Dog: UP Pressure: Full Foot: Straight Stitch of All PurposeThe normal stitch length for

02/14/2008CORDING/SEWING IN ZIPPER• INSERT CORDING¡A) Fold bias strip of fabric over cord. Loosen the adjusting screw on the back of cor

02/14/2008ILength: 1/2^2 Width: 4 Feed Dog: UP Pressure: Full Foot: All PurposeZIGZAG STITCH: OVERCASTINGPlace the edge of the material urtderneath

02/14/2008SEWING ON BUTTON WITH A THREAD SHANKButtons sewn on coats or jackets should have a thread shank to make them stand away from

02/14/2008TAPERING/CREATIVEEMBROIDERYTapering is done by gradually increasing and decreasing the stitch width by moving creative embroider

02/14/2008FREEHAND MONOGRAMMINGFor giving garments and linens a personalized touch, first transfer the design to the right side of th

02/14/2008GATHERING OVER A CORDOrdinary gathering with a basting stitch often breaks while pulling in fullness. A small zigzag across a cor

02/14/2008SEWING TIPSWhen a dainty hair line finish is particularly desirable for the inside seams of sheer collars, facings, and yokes,

02/14/2008PAGESewing Knits ... 24Sewing on Butt

02/14/2008i: inizxOF GARMENTBUTTONHOLESVarious fabrics require various methods of sewing buttonholes. Two different methods are given belo

02/14/2008TURN-AROUND BUTTONHOLELength: Symbol DFeeioog: DOWN-UP-DOWN-UP-DOWNPressure: FullFoot: Buttonhole Foot2.Place material under presser foo

02/14/2008OILING MACHINEUse only a good sewing machine oil, do not use any common household oils.Your machine should be oiled occasional

02/14/2008CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE AREAThe stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint. This

02/14/2008ADJUSTING BOBBIN WINDERIt may be necessary to adjust the position of bobbin winder tension discs at the right front bed plate

02/14/2008TroubiâIf ^ Machine Bindîшилтт.шThread or lint in raceway. .Clean and oil machine the shuttlearea,; {See page 32.1 ' .' S

02/14/2008In addition to the basic set of accessories equipped on your machine, following are additional time-saving attachments speci

02/14/2008ATTACHMENT FOOTIn order to attach binder, edpstitchtr and thi hemmers, it is necessary to removt th* priiltl' foot and replace it with

02/14/2008BINDERThis attachment folds bias binding and applies it to the edge of material in one operation. Slots on scroll of the b

02/14/2008THE SET OF HEMMERSBefore attaching any of the hemmers, be sure bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in place, hold top

02/14/2008PARTS IDENTIFICATION PRINCIPLE PARTSF_BONT VIEW 0 (D (D0 ® ® ©

02/14/2008RÜFFLERThe ruffler will produce y»^ds of delicate ruffling or precision pleating.Ruffling can also be done and sewn to wiother piece of fabr

02/14/2008NARROW HEMMERWith needle at its highest position replace regular presser foot with narrow hemmer and tighten it securely

02/14/2008LACE TRIMMED НЕМТо sew а narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace in the slot next to needle.Sew hem as sh

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02/14/20081. Take-up2. Pressure Control3. Top Thread Guides4. Creative Embroidery Control5. Stitch Width Control6. Bobbin Winder7. Hand Wheel8. Sti

02/14/2008ACCESSORIESYour new sewing machine comes equipped with the following set of accessories to make your sewing easier.METAL BOBBINST

02/14/2008INSTALLING MACHINE HEAD INTO PORTABLE-CASE OR CABINET-AND CONNECTING MACHINELoosen both head hinge set screws on the back of machine bed pla

02/14/2008SELECTION OF NEEDLES AND THREADSThe needle and thread you choose depends upon the fabric you are stitching. The correct selecti

02/14/2008NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDEExtremely heavy tarpaulin, sacking,^ canvas, duck, etc.Heavy upholstery fabric, ticking, denim, le