Singer 6212 User Manual

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE PLATE (A),(C)Your machine comes with the General Purpose Needle Plate (A) attached. The Straight Stitch Needle Plate (C

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLEThe needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The table below is a practical gui

WINDING A BOBBINWinding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine and needl

INSERTING A BOBBINTo insert a bobbin, follow the instructions below:• Raise presser foot.• Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest

THREADING THE MACHINETo thread your machine correctly, follow the steps below:« Raise take-up lever (3) to highest position by turning hand wheel towa

RAISING THE BOBBIN THREADOnce the needle has been threaded and the bobbin placed in the bobbin case, the bobbin thread must be brought up thro

3. STRAIGHT STITCHINGSTITCH WIDTH SELECTORBefore you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you unt

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONWhen an even amount of tension is exerted on both threads, a smooth even stitch, known as a balanced stitch, is produced.Corre

SEWING A SEAMYou can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below.Placing fabric under footMost fabrics can be placed un

starting a seamPlace fabric under presser foci 1 /2 inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one of the geam guideline

CONGRATULATIONSAs the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you fi

DARNINGWorn or torn spots on children's clothes, and household linens can be darned efforiiessly and quickly with little practic

INSERTING A ZIPPERMost zipper packages will provide complete easy to follow instructions for inserting various types of zippers. We recommend using th

4. ZIG-ZAG STITCHINGSTITCH PATTERN SELECTORBefore moving pattern selector, make sure needle is fully raised.• The stitch pattern selector, locate

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTHAny Stitch length setting from 1 to 5 vill give you an open zig-zag stitch.The higher the number, the more open, or furthe

ZIG-ZAG STITCH #3The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqueing, monogramming or decorating.RECOMMENDED SETTINGSStitch Selection: Zig-Z

ATTACHING THE BUTTONFlat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zigzag stitch. A special button sewing foot (H), may be purchased a

5. SPECIAL STITCHESThe 3 Special Stitches on your machine have a variety of practical and decorative uses. In this section are recommende

• Lower the presser foot and begin sewing making certain the straight stitches fall on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitche

MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG #5Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag.RECOMMENDED SETTINGSStitch Selectio

“M” STITCHThis stitch can be used for stretch seams and decorative stitching.Elastic insertionRECOMMENDED SETTINGSStitch Selection: “M“ Stitch #6Needl

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE... 2Principal Parts...

6. FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLEYour machine makes buttonholes to any size you choose in only four, easy steps.You never need to move the fabric or reposition

step 3• Raise needle out of fabric.• Turn buttonhole dial to the third buttonhole symbol for the third step.• Stitch up to point (5).Step 4• Rais

FREE-ARM SEWING (6212)Fabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas, is simplified and made easier when you use the free

7. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINEREMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASEBefore cleaning or adjusting the machine, disconnect electrical power cord.• Raise presse

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULBBefore changing light bulb, make sure you have disconnected pOwer-line plug and remove face plate which covers the light bulb.T

• Bobbin case and needle plate areas.Your machine should be periodically checked by your local sewing center or an authorized Singer dealer

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIESAdditional Accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your sewing center.STRAIGHT STITCH PRE

PERFORMANCE CHECKLISTWhen sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructions. If you s

INDEXAccessories... 4Additional Accessories... 34Basting...

Dear Customer:We recommend thatfor future reference you record the Serial Nur your Sewing Machine in the space provided.Refer to j||r at right for loc

PRINCIPAL PARTS...What they are and what they do1. HAND WHEEL provides a means of raising or lowering needle manually.2. BOBBIN WINDER i

ACCCESSORIESThe following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of

2. GETTING READY TO SEWIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1. Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet when changing needies, feet, or needl

OPERATING THE MACHINEConnecting the machinePush plug (1) into the receptacle (2) at the right end of the machine. Then connect plug (3) to your

CHANGING SNAP-ON PRESSER FEET (B),(D),(J),(L)Your machine comes with the General Purpose Presser Foot (B) already attached. You can easily