SINGER S18 Instruction Manual

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101314151617121314151617Pattern Selection Buttons12 Pattern selection buttonsIn Mode 1 (Direct Selection) you can press your desired stitch pattern

111212334Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.You can raise the presser foot about 1/4” (0.

12Changing the Presser FootMany of the various presser feet can be changed easily with a push of the finger.To snap off foot:Raise the needle and press

131234568791011121314Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses1 General purpose foot A:The general purpose foot will be used for the majority of your sew

14Winding the BobbinRemoving the bobbinSlide the bobbin case cover plate release button to the right and remove the bobbin case cover plate.Lift out t

15Winding the BobbinStep 1 Pass the thread through the thread guide on the thread guide post from behind. 1 Thread guide barStep 2 Pass the

16Inserting the BobbinStep 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread coming off counter clockwise. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin case St

174Threading the MachineRaise the presser foot lifter. Press the needle up/down button twice to raise the needle to its highest position.Step 1 Pass

1875689Threading the Machine (continued)Step 5 Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to

19Automatic Needle ThreaderStep 1 Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the needle up/down button twice. Check that the needle

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including thefollowing:This sewi

20Drawing Up the Bobbin ThreadStep 1 Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the needle up/down button t

21Changing NeedlesStep 1 Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen th

22321473214Balancing Thread TensionCorrect tension:The ideal straight stitch has threads locked evenly between two layers of fabric.For an ideal zigza

23Adjusting the Presser Foot PressureThe presser foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing.Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing o

244321567Mode 1Selecting the Sewing ModeOn the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: 1 Stitch pattern 2 Recomme

251123234Help ButtonThe help button is designed to help you remember project options with the stitch pattern selected. Pressing this button will show

26Customizing Machine SettingsYou can customize the machine settings to your preference.Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and

274123BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1)Straight Stitch 01Machine SettingStitch pattern: 01 (Mode 1)Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: General purpose foot AFoo

28Pivoting a cornerStop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the needle up/down button a few times until the needle falls where

291.0 5.07.03.50.0Adjusting the needle positionThe needle position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. The multiple needle

3MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ...5Name of Parts ... 5Standard Accessories

30Various Stitch Patterns for SeamingChoosing from the variety of straight stitch patterns can help you find the best position for the needle when seam

31Basting Stitch Pattern 07Machine SettingStitch pattern: 07 (Mode 1)Thread tension: 1-3Presser foot: Darning/Embroidery foot P-2Foot pressure: 1F

321.0 5.02.07.0Zigzag Stitch Pattern 08Machine SettingStitch pattern: 08 (Mode 1)Thread tension: 3-7Presser foot: General purpose foot AFoot

33Seam and Overcasting Stitch Patterns (Modes 1 and 3)Overcasting stitches are used to finish the edges of fabric to prevent fraying. The SINGER® Stud

34Seam and Overcasting Stitches (Continued)Knit stitch pattern 01Machine SettingStitch pattern: 01 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 3-7Pr

35Zipper SewingMachine SettingStitch pattern: 01 (Mode 1)Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: Zipper foot EFoot pressure: 3How to attach zippe

36Step 3 Fold back the left seam allowance. Fold the right seam allowance under to form a 1/8” (0.2 to 0.3cm) fold. Position the zipp

37Step 6 Close the zipper right side of seam allowance up. Be sure to have the left seam allowances open and flat (12) spread right

38Narrow Hemming with Narrow Hemmer FootMachine SettingStitch pattern: 01 (Mode 1)Thread tension: 2-6Presser foot: Narrow hemmer foot DFoot pr

39PIECING AND QUILTING (Mode 2)Piecing with Quarter Inch SeamsAngle scale on the needle plateYour needle plate is marked with 4 common angles sewn in

4UTILITY STITCH PATTERNS(Mode 3) ...43Buttonholes ...

40Even Feed / Walking FootQuilting the pieced top, batting and backing are often done by stitching in the ditch with the even feed / walking foot. Th

41Quilting Options Edge Guide/Quilting BarThis quilt bar attaches to the back of the presser foot holder. This allows you to use this accessory with

42Clasp StitchA popular method to hand quilt multiple layers of a quilt is a method called hand tying. Using the clasp stitch can simulate the hand s

43UTILITY STITCH PATTERNS (Mode 3)ButtonholesThe 7 different styles of buttonholes will give you the buttonhole that fits your project.11 Sensor Button

44Sewing sensor buttonholesButtonholes 11 and 13 to 17 aresensor buttonholes.The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placinga button in the

45Step 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.1 Buttonhole leverNOTEIf you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole leve

46Step 5 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn.Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack an

47Corded buttonholeTo sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same machine set up and sewing procedure as with sensor buttonhole 11.Sewing over a cord whe

48Changing buttonhole widthPress the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens.Press on “+” to increase the buttonhole width.Press

49Automatic buttonholeThis is also a bartack buttonhole similar to the sensor bartack buttonhole, but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole

5MACHINE IDENTIFICATIONName of parts1. Presser foot pressure dial2. Thread take-up lever3. Thread guide plate4. Quick reference board5. Speed con

50Step 3 Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole.Stop the machine and press the reverse button.4 Re

51Button SewingButtons can be sewn quickly and very securely with your machine.Machine SettingStitch pattern: 08 (Mode 1)Thread tension: 3-7Press

52DarningRepairing holes neatly and securely can be a challenge. Using the automatic buttonholer makes very fine and secure stitching easily. Machine

53Adjusting for a shorter darning areaThe darning pattern can be sewn less that 3/4” (2 cm). Step 1 Position foot over area to be prepared. When the

54TackingMachine SettingStitch pattern: 19 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Tacking is used to r

55EyeletMachine SettingStitch pattern: 20 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 1-4Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3The eyelet is used for ma

56Blind HemMachine SettingStitch pattern: 04 or 05 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 1-4Presser foot: Blind hem foot GFoot pressure: 3Select the pattern

57Changing where the needle stitchesVery fine adjustments are available to drop the needle barely into the fold of the fabric. The closer the stitch i

58Shell TuckingMachine SettingStitch pattern: 06 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 6-8Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Increase the needl

59NOTESWhen you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button . Test the stitch width on every stitch pattern selected by mo

612 345 67891211101920212223241325141516 1718272628293130Standard Accessories1. General purpose foot A (comes attached to the machine)2. Overedge fo

60To sewMachine SettingStitch Pattern: 23 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 2-4Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 3Press the twin needle button

61PROGRAMMING STITCH PATTERNS AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS IN MODE 2 AND 3Programming Stitch Patterns and Button FunctionsProgramming a Single Stitch Pattern

62Programming Two Stitch PatternsMachine SettingsStitch Pattern: 23 and 25 (Mode 3)Thread tension: 3-6Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure:

63Elongating Satin Stitch PatternsPatterns number 21-28 in the Mode 3 can be elongated up to x 5. Elongated stitches can be programmed into a stitch

64Starting Programmed Stitch Patterns at the BeginningIf the stitching is terminated before the end of the programmed stitch patterns it is easy to re

65Editing Programmed Stitch PatternsUniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only)The stitch width and stitch length of programmed stitch patterns can

66Customizing individual stitch patterns (Mode 2 and 3 only)The stitch width and length can be individually edited for each stitch pattern in a progr

67MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4)Selecting a Letter StyleThere are two styles of letters to choose from.Select block or script letter styles.1 Block2 Block in

68Programming LetteringMachine SettingsStitch Pattern: A (Mode 4)Thread tension: 2-4Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 2-3Step 1 Selec

69Viewing a Long TextThe LCD screen only shows 8 characters of the lettering at a time.If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit button or h

7GETTING READY TO SEWConnecting the Power SupplyCheck that power switch is in the off position.Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket.In

70Correcting Distorted Stitch PatternsUneven stitch patterns can be the result of various sewing conditions. Sewing speed, fabric type, fabric layers

71Cleaning the Bobbin Case and Feed DogWARNINGTurn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning.NOTEDo not dismantle the machine in any

72Replacing the Light BulbWARNINGTurn the power off before replacing the light bulb.The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touchi

73The power is turned on without the foot control being connected.The foot control is disconnected while sewing.Connect the foot control and restart

74The elongation button is pressed when a pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected.Elongation is applicable only to satin stitches.The power

75Cause1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The needle is bent or blunt.4. The needle is inc

8Functions of Buttons1 Thread cutter buttonPress this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads.The LED signal blinks while c

912345678910111LCD Screen234 567891011Mode button:Press this button to select the desired mode.Letter style button: Press this button to change the le