Singer 5122 User manual

SINGER
5122
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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
W
e ight
T able
..................
... .. .... ..6
Fabric Thread
and Needle Table
.. .. ..
,....
. . ...... .... .1..
.. . .. .8
O
perating
the M achine
................................. .... .10
The
Bobbin Thread
.........
......... ..................
11
Winding
the
Bobbin
a Removing
the
Bobbin
Case
a
Threading the
Bobbin
Case
.
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
Applications
.......
19
Zipper
Insertion
* Darning
Chapter
4.
Basic
Zig-Zag Stitching
.... .................
20
Adjusting
M achine
to Suit
Your
Fabric
.... ....
..........
.............
.............
20
Setting
Selectors
* Needle
Position
Selector
* Stitch
Width
Selector
0
Adjusting
Needle
Tension
0 Adjusting Stitch
Length.
Adjusting
Presser
Foot
Pressure
Satin
Stitching
............................................................
22
Applications
...
.......
23
Applique
Chapter
5.
Twin-Needle Stitching
24
Chapter
6. Performance
Checklist
.... .
25
Chapter
7. Caring
for
Your
Machine
..........
............................
26
Chapter
8.
Free-Arm
Sew
ing
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2..
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Personal
M easurem
ents
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2.......
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29
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Chapter
1.
Getting
to
Know
Your
Machine
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2
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24
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23
22
21
principal
parts
1. Needle
Position
Selector
10.
Thread
Cutter
19.
Needle
Clamp
2. Thread
Guides
11.
General Purpose
Presser
20.
Electrical
Connections
&
Foot
Speed
Controller
3.
Bobbin
Winder Tension
12.
Sewing
Light
21.
Hand
Wheel
4.
Take-up
Lever
13.
Thread
Guides
22.
Hand
Wheel Knob
5.
Needle-Thread Tension
Dial
14.
Feed
23.
Spool
Pins
6. Face
Plate
15. General Purpose
Needle
24.
Bobbin
Winder Spindle
tPlate
25.
Stitch
Length
Selector
7. Pressure
Regulator
16.
Bobbin
Case
Holder
26.
Reverse
Stitch
Push
8. Sewing
Light
Switch
17.
Bobbin Case
Button
9.
Presser
Foot
Lifter
18.
Extension
Bed
27,
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. Needles
" Style
2020 is
used for
general
sewing
2
" Style
2045 is used for
sewing knits,
stretch
fabrics
and
elastic.
3. Zipper Foot
for inserting zippers
and
I
stitching corded seams.
4. General
Purpose Foot,
on your machine
when delivered,
is used for all
utility and
3
4
decorative
sewing,
with
either straight
or
zig-zag
stitching.
5. General
Purpose Needle
Plate,
on your
IIki
A
machine
when
delivered,
is
used with
all
presser
feet.
5
6. Snap-in Feed Cover for darning. S®
B7
7. Felt
(2) to
help thread unwind
smoothly.
8. Tube of
Oil for oiling
the
machine.
8
9.
Seam Guide
to
help
you keep
seam
allowances
even
10.
Screwdlvw
for adjusting bobbin-thread
tension.
10
3

Chapter
2.
Getting
Ready
to
Sew
choosing
and changing
accessories
CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
" 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
I
A
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
AZ
U1
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.
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.
4

REMOVING AND
REPLACING
NEEDLE
t
PLATE
* Raise
needle to
highest
position
and raise
a a
B
presser
foot.
1
Remove screws
A and
B using a
large
screwdriver.
2. Remove
the needle
plate
by simply
guiding
it
toward
you.
To replace
deedle
plate,
guide
needle
plate
into
position
under
the presser
foot.
Replace
-
screws
A and
B using
a
large
screwdriver
and tighten
securely.
2O
ATTACHING
SNAP-IN
FEED
COVER
E
" Raise
needle
to highest
position
by
turning
handwheel
toward
you.
. Raise
presser
foot.
C
" Slide snap-in
feed
cover away
from you over
needle
plate until points
C and
D 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
Place screw
in either
hole
to
the right
of
the
needle
plate;
line
up straight
edge
of guide
with
the needle
plate
guideline
for
desired
seam
width,
and tighten screw.
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5

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)
Cird
COTTON
Voile,
Net,
Lace
Challis, Organdy,
Muslin,
Batiste,
Dimity,
(Woven)
Tulle
Lawn,
Percale, Eyelet,
Gingham, Piqua,
Poplin
(Knit)
Jersey
WOOL
Cashmere, Flannel, Mohair,
Felt,
Crepe
(Woven)
(Knit)
Jersey
SYNTHETIC
Chiffon,
Net,
Lace,
Ninon,
Crepe,
Velvet, Taffeta.
Satin
(Woven)
Organza, Crepe
die
Chine
Tulle
(Knit)
Rasohel.
Single
Knit,
Sweater Knit,
Bonded Knit,
Tricot,
Cris
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, Taffeta,
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
4, Stretch
Terry&
& Usually
contain some
synthetic fibres
also
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
&t Suedes,
Buckskin,
Calfskin, Suede,
Reptile Upholstery
Leather
Leather. Suede, Reptile
Bonded Vinyl
(Knit Back), Patent,
Upholstery
Vinyl
Upholstery
Vinyl
Embossed, Printed

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
______
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
24-11
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
Knit
20
20-1 1
Woven
SYNTHETIC
Fine Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine Synthetic
---
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
SYNTHETIC Woven
BLENDS
Fine
Synthetic 2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2045-11
Knit
LEATHER
Med.
Mercerized
Med.
Synthetic
2032-11
PLASTIC
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-11
VINYLS
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