Singer 201K User Manual

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When the machine is uncovered, the hand attachment will be found to be out of working position as shown in Fig. 6, Pull the small spring stu

Loosen the hand wheel by turning stop motion screw 17, Fig. 12, oyer toward you, place both feet upon the treadle and turn the hand wheel ove

NEEDLES AND THREADThis machine uses a 15x1 Needle—available in sizes 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 19 and 21.For perfect stitching, the thread should be sel

CHART SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP OF TYPES OF FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE SIZES AND MACHINE STITCHES TO THE INCHTypes of FabricsThread SizesNeedleSizesMac

UPPER THREADINGK4SQ6See Fig. 10.Raise take-up lever 5 to its highest point.Place spool of thread on spool pin.Lead thread into thread guide 1.Down an

Raise the needle to its highest point.Draw to the left the slide (C) in the bed of the machine and remove the bobbin with the thumb and fore

Fig. 12* Winding the Bobbin.Remove bobbin from spindle and tighten knurled screw 17.If pressure of bobbin winder pulley against bub of hand wheel

TO REPLACE BOBBINFig, 13, Adjustment of Bobbin Windet,Fig, 14, Replacing the Bobbin,Hold the bobbin between the thumb and forefinger of the left ba

the bobbin case and the tension spring until it reaches the notch 2, Fig, 16, then pull the thread toward the right, as shownin Fig. 16. Clos

Have the thread take-up lever at its highest position, then, with the leftTO PREPARE FOR SEWINGhand, hold the end of the needle thread, leaving

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TO START SEWINGSee Fig. 19.Be sure to have thread take-up lever 5, Fig. 10 in its highest position.The throat plate has guide lines for seam

TO TURN A CORNERTO SEW BIAS SEAMSStop the machine when the needle eye, making its upward stroke, is still in the fabric. Raise the pre

TO REMOVE THE WORKStop the machine with the thread take- up lever 5, Fig, 10 at its highest point. Raise the presser foot by means of pr

TO REGULATE PRESSURE ON MATERIALFor ordinary sewing, the pressure of the presser foot on the material seldom requires changing. Heavy ma

Y?---{?-E U3faFig. 23. Imperfect Stitching.on the needle thread is too heavy or the tension on the bobbin thread is too light, as shown in Fig. 23.If

decrease tension, turn the thumb xxiit A gradually to the left (counterclockwise) until the required tension is obtained. Each lower

DARNING (See Fig. 26).Raise needle to its highest point, turn machine back on its hinges, unscrew knurled screw A, as far as it will go, and mo

SEWING SUGGESTIONSBreaking of needles might be caused by1. Improper size of needle for thread and material—See page 11*2. Bent needle.3. Pulling ©f

PROTECTION AGAINST RUST DAMAGELint and fluff, if not removed prior to storage will, during humid periods, absorb and hold moisture, an

TO OIL MACHINE and STANDK4S3dFig, 27, Front View, Showing Oiling Points,The Arm Spool Pin C is screwed for insertion in the left plugged h

K4d$8Sewing Machine 2 OIKThe SINGER 201K is another in a long line of products resulting from the skill and ability of SINGER craftsmen.*A Trad

thread take-up lever (5, Fig, 10) is at its highest position, and, after removing the lint and dust which may have accumulated (se

Fig* 30* Oiling Points in Bed of Machine.Fig. 31.To oil the parts underneath the bed of the machine, turn the machine back on its hinges and apply oil

TO CLEAN STITCHFORMING MECHANISMAfter considerable use, the stitch forming mechanism may become clogged with lint and this may interfere with the

dve the screwdriver one half turn to the right so that it will drop into the slot and unlock the spring.With the right hand hold the hand wheel

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THE FOOT HEMMERThe foot hemmer forms and stitches a perfectly turned hem without basting or pressing. It is attached to the machine in

# 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 fab

Hemming With LaceMost of the popular kinds of lace edging and insertion can be applied with the foot hemmer. It is an excellent way to trim chi

THE BINDERADIUSTINGSCREWBINDERSCROLLOUTSIDE SLOT OF SCROLLCENTRESLOTThe binder is used to apply commercial binding as well as self-fabric bias t

WHEN YOU OWN A SINGER 201K MACHINEyou have a beautifully styled, smooth running machine which offers you a new world of sewing enjoyment

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

Binding Curved EdgesCurved edges can be bound as easily as straight edges, but require slightly different fabric handling.Inside CurvesInside curves

Single or multiple rows of shirring can be quickly and expertly placed with the gathering foot. Evenly spaced shirring is insured as this fo

Occasionally apply a drop of oil to parts in movable contact.THE RÜFFLERDRIVINGLEVERADJUSTING FINGERADJUSTING LEVERADJUSTINGSCREWSEPARATOR RUFFLING BL

The ruffling blade forms the gathers or pleats by carrying the fabric to the needle according to the spacing and fullness to which the ruf

Forming and Attaching a Ruffle in one operation—• Place ruffle strip between the two blueblades and through the first separator guide.• Place

The seam guide is adjustable for spacing stitching at any distance between and lYs" from a fabric edge. It is used in connectio

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

Skirt ZipperMachine baste placket opening of skirt and press this seam open-Attach zipper foot to machine in place of presser foot.Position

Move foot to the left of needle.Close zipper and turn it face up. Smooth back the seam allowance at the edge of the zipper.Top stitch the seam allowan

SINGER SERVICEWHerever you go you will find expert, dependable SINGER* Service nearby. SINGER is interested in helping you keep your SINGE

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

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

FASHION AIDSavailable for separate purchase at your local SINGER SEWING CENTRE.THE BUTTONHOLERThis attachment produces neat and durable buttonhol

THE BLIND STITCHERK 4430This useful SINGER attachment produces invisible hemming with perfect blind stitches on an almost unlimited vari

THE ZIGZAGGER^/VV^/S^V'^X\|'VSíy«V*V''v^VV\íSome of the designs made by SINGER ZigzaggerThis wonderful SINGER fashion aid will ena

THE BIAS GAUGEThe Bias Gauge is very useful (especially in the case of soft materials) when cutting bias strips from inch to 1% inches

Adjust lug A to position tlie stitcMng close to the edge of this baud.Place the second band (lace) into slot 4.Adjust pressure to correct degree of li

# For succeeding tucks, crease fabric ordraw a thread at distance desired from previous tuck.• Press tuck folds before stitching,# To make “pi

THE ADJUSTABLE HEMMERTo Make Hemsfrom 3/16 to 15/16 Inch Wide1. Attach adjustable hemmer to presser bar in place of presser foot,2. Pull up bo

THE ADJUSTABLE HEMMERWIDE HEMMINGTo make a hem more than ^ inch wide, loo&en thumb screw in hemmer and move scale to right as far as it wil

ELECTRICAL INFORMATIONThe SINGER* Electric Motoris located at the back of the machine, and can be supplied for operation on alternating

THE TUCKERThe Tucker is a time-saver for making tucks up to one inch in width. Two adjustable scales are provided, the smaller near

INDPageAttachments...33Binder...37Foot Hemmer...

INDEX— continued.PageSewingTo Operate Electric Machine ... 7To Operate Hand Machine ... 8To Operate Treadle Machine ...

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

r-To Turn Light ‘Sn” or “off.”To turn on light, reach over machine arm and turn switch B, Fig. 1 clockwise. To extinguish light turn

To Remoye BulbGrasp light socket so that thumb extends over switch B. Press shade with thumb at A to release shade from two catches, and

Raise presser foot G by means of presser bar lifter J to prevent injury to the foot G and feed H.Place a piece of material under