Singer 185K User Manual

Instr-cLCtions for using-Sewing Machine 185 J&K

UPPER THREADINGRaise take-up lever to its highest point.Place spool of thread on spool pin.Thread machine as shown at left.Thread needle from left to

REPLACING THE BOBBIN AND THREADING THE BOBBIN CASEHold bobbin so that thread leads off in direction shown.Draw thread between case and tension spring

10STITCH LENGTH REGULATORf\I-rcNumerals on the indicator plate represent approximate number of stitches per inch.The “red dot” C indicates the stitch

11PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTSTo decrease pressure, turn thumb screw up.To increase pressure, turn thumb screw down.Pressure is the force the presser foot exe

12PREPARING TO SEW1/\• Have take-up lever at its highest point.• Hold needle thread lightly with left hand.• Turn hand wheel so that needle enters

rk\ t?13SEWING A SEAMSet for desired stitch length.Position needle in fabric about Vi inch from edge.Raise stitch regulator to reverse. Lower presser

14tRaise stitch regulator and back stitch to reinforce end of seam.With take-up lever at its highest point, raise presser foot, draw fabric back

15GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRICS/X\Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot.Fabrics of unusual texture and weave, filmy sheers

16NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONNeedle thread tension too tight—correct by setting dial to lower number.Needle thread tension too loose—correct by s

17BOBBIN THREAD TENSION\Bobbin thread tension too tight—correct by turning screw in direction indicated.Bobbin thread tension too loose—c

18BELT TENSIONTension on the belt should be only heavy enough to keep the belt from slipping.To adjust—• Loosen bracket screw a full turn.• Allow we

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20THE FOOT HEMMERFine hems Edging ruffles Sheer seamsThe foot hemmer forms and stitches a perfectly turned hem without basting or pressing.

21• Stitch slowly for several inches until hem is well started. Hold thread ends in back of foot with the left hand and guide the raw f

22Hemming With LaceMost of the popular kinds of lace edging and insertion can be applied with the foot hemmer. It is an excellent w

23THE BINDERADJUSTINGSCREWBINDERSCROLLOUTSIDE SLOT OF SCROLLCENTERSLOTThe binder is used to apply commercial binding as well as self-fabric

24Adjustment and Operation of the BinderThe edge to be bound is guided into the center of the scroll. Stitching is positioned close to

25Binding Curved EdgesCurved edges can be bound as easily as straight edges, but require slightly different fabric handling.Inside CurvesI

26THE SEAM GUIDEThe seam guide is adjustable for spacing stitching at any distance between and 1^" from a fabric edge. It is used

27THE ZIPPER FOOTThe zipper foot is designed for accurate placement of stitches close to a raised edge. The hinged feature of this foot insur

Instructions for usingSINGER•kAnother in a long line of quality products by SINGER!Copyright © 1958 by The Singer Company♦a Trademark of THE SINGER

28ZIPPER INSERTIONMany diflferent types of zippers are available for everything you sew. There are several satisfactory methods for i

Corded WeltingCable cord comes in a variety of sizes and when covered with a firmly woven fabric makes a corded welting that is an excellent seam fini

30Corded SeamsThe corded seam is a typical treatment for slip covers, children’s clothes, blouses and lingerie.When cording a seam the

31CLEANINGThe following section is devoted to the CARE and MAINTENANCE of your SINGER 185This special lint brush is ideal for cleaning lint and

32TO CLEAN THE MACHINECLEANBETWEENTENSIONDISCStrIIWhen in regular use the machine should be cleaned periodically.Remove face plate and clean the

REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE (To clean stitch forming mechanism)33Raise needle and presser foot. Draw slide plate to the left. Remove bobbin fro

34/'After cleaning—• Replace bobbin case with its fork straddlingbracket G.• Twist case to the left, then gently press downand back until ed

35TO OIL THE MACHINEApply a drop of oil to each of the places idicated.Remove face plate and apply a drop of oil to each of the places indica

366 6is66)Tilt machine back and apply a drop of oil to each of the places indicated.

37ELECTRICAL INFORMATIONThe SINGER* Electric Motor in your sewing machine is furnished for operation on an alternating current of 110-120 v

AS THE OWNER OF THE SINGER 185Jyou have a beautifully styled, smooth running machine which offers you a new world of sewing enjoyment. Exclusiv

38SPOTLtGHTThe spotlight is turned “on” or “off” by the To remove bulbknurled switch at the top.Unscrew bulb./Screw bulb into socket.

39INDEXPAGEAttachmentsBinder... 23-2 5Foot Hemmer...20-22

40PAGELight BulbReplacement... . . . 38Lubricating... . 35Machine Pa

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For your protectionSINGER Sewing Machines are sold and serviced wherever you see the famous SINGER and Red “$” Trademarks. When your machine needs ser

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF MACHINE 185JSPOOL PINPRESSURE REGULATING THUMB SCREWTAKE-UP LEVERNEEDLE THREAD TENSIONTHROAT PLATESLIDE PLATEHAND WHEELBOBBINWINDER

FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE AND STITCH LENGTH CHARTTYPES OF FABRICSTHREADSIZESNEEDLESIZESMACHINE STITCH SETTINGS FOR STRAIGHT SEWINGINSIDESEAMSTOPSTITCHING

NEEDLES AND THREADThis machine uses needles 15x1 (Catalog 2020),Sizes 9, 11, 14, 16, 18,19 and 21For perfect stitching, choose needle and thread

6REMOVING AND WINDING THE BOBBIN/Raise needle to its highest point.Open slide plate.Press bobbin ejector and lift out bobbin.Loosen stop motion screw.

tPlace spool of thread on spool pin.Thread machine as shown above.Hold end of thread and start machine. (End of thread will break off after a f