Singer 610U User Manual

Instructions for UsingSINGERDELUXE ZIGZAG Sewing Machine6I0U* A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY '

TO WIND THE BOBBIN1. Loosen stop motion screw A with right hand in direction shown by arrow.2. Place empty bobbin on spindle with pin of spi

If bobbin does not wind evenly—Loosen screw which holds tension brocket in position. Move bracket up if bobbin winds towards bottom.Mo

AHACHMENTSThe attachments that come with your sewing machine are designed to help you do every kind of sewing easily and perfectlyGENERAL PURPOSE PR

ATTACHMENTS (Continued)EDGE-STITCHER (See page 36)CLOTH GUIDE (See page 1 3)RIPPERThe ripper will help you to cut opening for the button af

CENTER NEEDLE POSITION• Stitch Pattern Selectors i AN• Stitch Width Selector ; 3• Throat Plate : Straight Stitch or GeneralPurpose• Presser Foot

SEWING A SEAM1. Lower presser foot.Raise stitch regulator to reverse.2. Back-stitch to edge of fabric for reinforcement.3. Lower stitch regulator.

The zigzag features of your sewing machine give you an almost unlimited choice of stitch patterns. All patterns are produced from

Lower Stitch Pattern SelectorJ L NK| Sli specialJ U. NB 0 F HLeftAJ 3I -_Oa«ElBJ 3 J k ^ A I C I E I G IB 0 F HRightCJ 3In basic patterns, the Lo

SPECIAL DISCS (Continued)The interchangeable Special Discs that come with yourmachine can be used to produce still other stitch patterns.To Change Spe

MAGIC PATTERNSMagic patterns are produced from magic cams supplied with the machine. By using these cams together with the built-in

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MAGIC PATTERNS (Continued)Varied Stitch PatternsBasic patterns shown on page 17 can be produced by setting the stitch pattern selectors

SATIN STITCHINGSatin stitching, aseries of closely spaced zigzag stitches that form a smooth, satin-like surface, is useful for both u

FLAT FELLED SEAMS• Stitch Pattern Selectors : BJ• Stitch Width Selector : 3• Stitch Length: 12 to 20 depending on fabric• Throat Plate: General

BLIND STITCHINGStitch Pattern Selectors : BKStitch Width Selector: 2 or 3Throat Plate : General PurposePresser Foot: General PurposeBlind stitchi

By using two needles at once, you can produce two parallel, closely spaced, decorative lines of stitching simultaneously. You can ch

STRAIGHT STITCHING WITH TWO NEEDLES Sfitch Paitern Selectors : AN* Stitch Width Selector : 2 (only)♦ Throat Plate ; General Purpose• Prosser Foot

This machine has the unique feature of being capable of producing not only conventional lock stitching but also selectively single t

CHAIN STITCHING (Continued)TO THREAD THE MACHINEThread your machine in the usual way, except pass needle thread from take-up lever throug

CHAIN STITCHING (Continued)ber1.2.3.1t4.fFig. 12TO RELEASE CHAIN FROM THE MACHINEWhen you finish chain stitching, the chain can easily removed

FREE-MOTION STITCHINGIn. free-motion stitching, you sew without a prass»r foot and instead control fabric movement (and hence stitch l

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Applique adds beauty and interest to clothes and household linens. Either contrasting or self fabric can be used effectively.The stitch

Many of the decorative stitch patterns can be used for monograms or motifs for adding a personal touch to a blouse collar, for e

HEMS (Continued)GUIDING FABRIC EDGE INTO SCROLL OF FOOTPLAIN NARROW HEM1. Draw the bobbin and needle threads under the Hemmer Foot.2. Crease

ZIPPERS (Continued)CORDED SEAMSThe corded seam is a professional treatment for slipcovers, children's clothes, blouses, and lingerie. To makea c

BUTTONHOLES (Continued)PREPARATIONUpper Stitch Pattern Selector: SpecialLower Stitch Pattern Selector : BStitch Width Selector: 3~5Stitch Length Re

BUTTONHOLES (Continued]PROCEDUREFig. 41. Push disc follower releasing lever to the right and set buttonhole stitch selecting dial to “B

BUTTONHOLES (Continued)DOUBLE BUTTONHOLE STITCHESTo make buttonhole stitches stronger, sew over the entire buttonholes once again. (See Fig. 10)Fig. 1

BUTTON SEWING FOOT'i• Stitch Pattern Selectors: AJ• Stitch Width Selector! 1 and about 4• Throat Plate t General Purpose• Presser Foot: But

This attachment is fastened to machine in place of regular presser foot, and will be found an indispensable aid whenever stitching

HOW TO USE THE EDGE-STITCHER IContinoed)TO MAKE A FRENCH SEAM1. To make a French seam of uniform width, insert two edges to be joined, w

Bobbin Winder Actuating SlideLight SwitchHand WheelStitch Width SelectorButtonhole Stitch Selecting DialStitch Length RegulatorPresser FootThroat Pl

-i fyYour sewing machine is a fine yet sturdy precision instrument, and it will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a

CARING FOR YOUR SEWING MACHINE (Continued)Oil bottom of machine;1. Disconnect plug from electrical outlet.2. Tilt machine back and loosen screw from

PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST remember to• Be sure to follow the instructions on page 3 when using pattern selectors.• Position needle out of

FOR YOUR PROTECTIONAlways look for the famous Red "S" and SINGER tradenrark for authorized sales and service.When your machine ne

T. iLi€TRÍ^AI. CONTROLLERPlug in the machine as shown at right. Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and numbe

ELEVEN CONTROLS (Continued)REVERSEFORWARDTHUMB NUT5. STITCH LENGTH REGULATOR(1) This lever controls the number of stitches per inch. Numerals on left

ELEVEN CONTROLS (Continued)8. THREAD TENSION DIALThis dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle thread and lets you select ju

^ :TO CHANGE THE NEEDLE1. Raise needle bar to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.2. Loosen the needle-clamp screw and re

HOW TO THREAD YOUR SEWING MACHINE1. Turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever to its highest position.2. Raise the presser foot.3. Lead thread through