Singer 5107 User manual

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CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine 2
Principal Parts 2
Accessories
3
Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew 4
Choosing and Changing Accessories 4
Fabric Weight Table 6
Fabric Thread and Needle Table 8
Operating the Machine 10
The Bobbin Thread 11
Winding the Bobbin * Removing the Bobbin Case * Threading the Bobbin Case u
Replacing the Bobbin Case * Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension
Threading the Machine 14
Raising the Bobbin Thread
Chapter 3. Straight Stitching 16
Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric ... .16
Setting Selectors * Regulating Presser Foot Pressure * Adjusting Stitch Length .
Needle-Thread Tension * Bobbin-Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam
18
Keeping the Seam Straight
A pplications . . . . . .-- . . . . .. . .. . . . . . ..
19
Zipper Insertion * Darning
Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching 20
Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric 20
Setting Selectors * Stitch Width Selector * Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension.
Adjusting Stitch Length * Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
Satin Stitching . 22
Applications 23
Applique
Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns 24
Setting Selectors 24
Selecting a Pattern * Adjusting Stitch Length * Adjusting Width
Adjusting Stitches to Suit Stretch Fabric 26
Guiding and Supporting Fabric * Adjusting Pressure
Stitch Pattern Chart
27
Applications 28
Blindstitch
28
Hems
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag 29
Bar Tacks * Mending a Tear
Slant Overedge 30
Chapter 6. Buttonholes 31
Buttonhole Position * Buttonhole Length
Four-Step Buttonholing 33
Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching 35
Chapter 8. Performance Checklist 36
Chapter 9. Caring for Your Machine 37
Personal Measurements . - 39
Index 40

Chapter
1.
Getting
to
Know
Your
Machine
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principal
parts
1
Pattern
Selector
10.
Thread
Cutter
18.
NeedleClamp
2.
Thread
Guides
1
1
General
Purpose
Presser
19,
Electrical
Connections
&
3.
Bobbin
Winder Tension
Foot
Speed
Controller
4.
Take-up
Lever
12.
Sewing
Light
20
Hand
Wheel
5
Needle-Thread
Tension
13.
Thread
Guides
21,
Hand
Wheel
Knob
Dial
14.
Feed
22.
Spool
Pins
6.
Face
Plate
23. Bobbin
Winder
Spindle
15,
General
Purpose
Needle
2,Sic
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7.
Pressure
Regulator
Plate
& Cover
Plate
24.
Sbtch
Length
Selector
25,
Reverse
Stitch
Push
8.
Sewing Light
Switch
16.
Bobbin
Case
Holder
Button
9
Presser
Foot
Lifter
17.
Bobbin Case
26.
Stitch
Width
Selector
2

accessories
The
accessories that come with your sewing
machine are designed to help you do many
kinds of sewing easily.
1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 541090) 2
2. Needles
* Style 2020 is
used tor general sewing.
.
Style 2045
is
used
for sewing
knits,
stretch fabrics and elastic.
3. Buttonhole Foot is used to make bar tack
buttonholes
in four
steps.
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4.
Zipper Foot
for inserting
zippers
and
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stitching corded seams. / h \
5.
General Purpose
Foot, on your machine
when delivered, is used for all utility and
decorative sewing.
6.
General Purpose Needle Plate,
on your
machine when delivered, is used with all
presser feet
7. Snap-in Feed Cover for darning,
8
8. Felt
(2) to help
thread unwind
smoothly.
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9. Tube of Oil for oiling the machine, 9
10. Seam Guide to help you keep seam
allowances even,
11. Screwdriver for adjusting bobbif.-thread
tension,
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Chapter
2.
Getting
Ready
to
Sew
choosing
and
changing accessories
CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
B-
* Raise
needle
to
its
highest
point
by
turning
the
hand
wheel
toward
you
Loosen needle
clamp
screw
A
and
remove
the
needle.
A
.
Insert
new
needle
up
into
clamp
B
as
far
as
it
will
go,
with
the
flat
side
of
the
needle
to
the
back.
*
Tighten
needle clamp screw.
CHANGING
PRESSER
FEET
The
general purpose foot
is
on
your machine
when
delivered.
To
change
to
another
foot, raise
needle
to
highest
position
by
turning
the
hand
wheel
toward
you.
Raise
presser
foot.
To
Remove
and
Replace
Foot
<AA
1
Insert
the edge
of
a
coin
in
the
slot
of
the
2.
When
screw
is
fully
loosened, foot
will
drop.
presser
foot
screw
A.
To
loosen,
turn screw
Remove
presser foot
by
sliding
it toward
you
away
from
you.
BJ
3,
Centre
the
new
presser
foot
shank
B
under
4.
Tighten
presser
foot screw
securely
with
a
the
presser
foot
screw.
Lift
shank
all
the
way
coin.
up.
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A B
REMOVING AND
REPLACING
NEEDLE
PLATE AND
COVER PLATE
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Raise
needle
to highest
position
and raise
presser
foot.
1
1 Remove
screws
A and
B using
a large
screwdriver.
2. Remove the needle plate
and cover plate by
simply guiding
it toward you.
To replace needle plate
and cover plate, C
guide needle plate into
position
under the
presser
foot.
Replace
screws
A
and B
using
a large
screwdriver
and
tighten
securely.
2
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ATTACHING
SNAP-IN
FEED
COVER
* Raise needle
to highest position
by turning
E _
handwheel toward you.
*
Raise
presser
foot.
* Slide
snap-in
feed
cover
away
from you
over
C
D
needle plate until points C
and 0 are posi-
tioned directly over
holes in needle plate as
illustrated. Snap in point C.
Then push point
D
toward
point C until
it snaps into
place.
Push down
on point E until it also snaps into
place.
* To remove, lift
up edges of feed cover.
ATTACHING THE
SEAM GUIDE
f>J C)
Place screw
in either hole to the right of the ff . D
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needle
plate; line
up
straight
edge of
guide with
the needle
plate guideline
for
desired seam
'C
width,
and
tighten screw.
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FABRIC WEIGHT
TABLE
There are
many
types
of
fabric
around
the world,
each
manufactured
with
a specific
fibre
and
weight.
The
fabrics
below
have
been
classified
according
to
weight
to
give
a
small
sample of
what
is available
for
purchase.
FIBRE
AND
FILMY
SHEER
LIGHT
CONSTRUCTION
SILK
Chiffon,
Net,
Lace,
Ninon Velvet,
Crepe
de Chine,
Shantung,
Faille
(Woven)
Organza,
Tulle
(Knit)
Jersey
RAYON
Tulle
Net,
Lace Velvet,
Taffeta.
Satin
(Woven)
(Knit)
Cire
COTTON
Voile,
Net,
Lace
Challis,
Organdy,
Muslin.
Batiste,
Dimity.
(Woven)
Tulle
Lawn,
Percale.
Eyelet,
Gingham. Pique.
Poplin
(Knit)
Jersey
WOOL
Cashmere. Flannel, Mohair.
Felt,
Crepe
(Woven)
(Knit)
Jersey
SYNTHETIC
Chiffon,
Net,
Lace,
Ninon,
Crepe,
Velvet.
Taffeta,
Satin
(Woven)
Organza,
Crepe
de Chine
Tulle
(Knit)
Raschel,
Single Knit,
Sweater Knit,
Bonded
Knit,
Tricot.
Cire
SYNTHETIC
Voile
Broadcloth, Batiste,
Eyelet,
Gingham,
BLENDS
Poplin
(Woven)
(Knit)
Single
Knit
LEATHER
Kidskin,
Patent, Chamois,
Imitation-
Leathers
& Suedes,
Leather,
Suede
PLASTIC
Plastic
Film
Plastic
Film
VINYLS
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Refer to this
table to determine the
weight
and type
of fabric you
will be using
in order to
select the
correct needle and thread combination.
For correct
needle and thread
combination for your
fabric, refer to the Fabric, Thread
and Needle
Table on the following
pages.
MEDIUM HEAVY
VERY HEAVY
Velvet,
Crepe de Chine,
Shantung,
Suiting,
Brocade
Velvet, Tafeta,
Satin. Crepe
Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe
Velveteen, Corduroy,
Velvet, Fleece.
Corduroy, Denim, Ticking,
Canvas, Denim, Duck,
Velour, Terry, Chintz Linen,
Drapery Fabric,
Burlap
Canvas, Sailcloth,
Upholstery
Fabric
Stretch Velours
A, Stretch
TerryA
A Usually cona.n son, eIsc
fire drso
Suiting, Flannel,
Gabardine,
Felt,
Suiting, Tweed,
Duffle Coating,
Blanketing
Serge. Mohair
Jersey
Velvet, Crepe,
Taffeta, Satin
Gabardine
Jacquard, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit, Double Knit,
Helenca, Fake Furs
Bonded
Knit, Tricot,
Spandex, Stretch
Terry,
Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake
Furs
Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy,
Denim, Gabardine,
Drapery Fabric
Gabardine
Terry Knit
Double Knit
Patent, imitation-Leathers
& Suedes,
Buckskin, Calfskin,
Suede,
Reptile
Upholstery
Leather
Leather, Suede,
Reptile
Bonded
Vinyl (Knit Back), Patent.
Upholstery Vinyl
Upholstery
Vinyl
Embossed, Printed
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FABRIC, THREAD AND
NEEDLE
TABLE
Choosing
the
correct
needle
and
thread
for
your
fabric
is
of
utmost
importance.
Correct
choice
will
make
the
difference
in
the
wear
and
appearance
of your
new
garment.
The
Fabric
Weight
Table
on
the
previous
page,
and
the
Fabric, Thread
and
Needle Table
below
are
practical
guides
to needle
and
thread
selection,
Refer
to
them
before
starting
a sewing
project.
Be
sure
to use
the
same size
and
type
of
thread
in
both
needle
and
bobbin.
To
select
the
correct
needle
and
thread
for
your
fabric, first
refer
to
the
Fabric
Weight
Table
to
determine
the
weight
and
type
of
material
you are
using.
Next,
refer
to
the
Fabric, Thread
and
Needle
Table.
TYPE
FILMY
SHEER
LIGHT
OF
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FABRIC
THREADS
NEEDLES
THREADS
NEEDLES
THREADS
NEEDLES
2020-11
SILK
Fine Silk
Fine
Silk
Fine
Silk
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized 2045-11
Knit
2020-11
RAYON
Fine
Silk
Fine
Silk
Fine
Silk
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
COTTON
Fine
Cotton
Fine
Cotton
Medium
Cotton
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Med.
Mercerized
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
WOOL
Fine
Silk
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2045-1
1
Knit
2020-11
Woven
SYNTHETIC
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2046-11
Knit
2020-11
SYNTHETIC
Woven
BLENDS
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
Knit
LEATHER
Med
Mercerized
Med.
Synthetic
2032-il
PLASTIC
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-1
1
VINYLS
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