Singer Futura 1100 User manual

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Instruction Manual

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when
plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to
the nearest authorized dealer or service center for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked.
Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot
controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose
cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is
required around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can
cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any
adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle,
changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot,
and the like.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet
when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not operate where aerosol (spray products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered).
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then
remove plug from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
3. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same
type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V
area).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations
As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in
creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of
the easiest to use sewing machines ever made.
May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many
advantages and the ease of operation by going through this instruction book, step by step,
seated at your machine.
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this
sewing machine when considered necessary.
This Instruction Book covers the operation of multiple models of sewing machines and the use
of optional accessories. The manufacturer has made every effort to clearly define the
differences between the different models and to define when an accessory is an optional extra.
Please read carefully to determine which instructions apply to your particular model machine.
For a clear definition of your sewing machine please see pages 19.
® Singer is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Ltd or its affiliates.
Copyright © 2005
All rights reserved throughout the orld.
Please note:

Principal parts of the machine.....................................................2/3
Accessories....................................................................................4
Fitting the snap-in sewing table .....................................................5
Connecting machine to power source............................................6
Changing the bulb..........................................................................7
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11
Raising the bobbin thread............................................................16
Reverse sewing/ Removing the work/ Cutting the thread............17
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread....................................................18
How to choose your pattern.........................................................19
Blind hem/ lingerie stitch..............................................................21
Overlock stitches (for models A, B & C).......................................22
Sewing on buttons .......................................................................23
Sew 4-step buttonholes ...............................................................24
Zippers and piping .......................................................................25
Sewing with the optional hemmer foot.........................................26
Multi-stitch zig-zag .......................................................................27
Honeycomb stitch ......................................29
Sewing with the optional cording foot ..........................................30
Free motion darning.....................................................................31
Practical stitches .......................................32
Maintenance ................................................................................33
Trouble shooting guide ................................................................34
Two-step presser foot lifter/ Adjusting presser foot pressure .........8
Attaching the presser foot holder
Winding the bobbin ......................................................................10
Inserting the bobbin......................................................................
Inserting and changing needles...................................................12
Threading the upper thread .........................................................13
Automatic needle threader (optional)...........................................14
Thread tension.............................................................................15
Function of stitch width dial and stitch length dial........................20
Straight stretch stitch and Ric Rac stitch (for models A, B & C) ....28
(for models A, B & C)
(for models A, B & C)
List of contents

1. Thread tension dial
3. Thread take-up lever
5. Presser foot
6. Needle plate
7. Removable sewing table/accessory storage
8. Bobbin stopper
9. Stitch length dial
11. Pattern indicator window
12. Reverse sewing lever
2. Presser foot pressure adjustment
4. Thread cutter
(not on all models)
10. Stitch width dial (not on all models)
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Principal parts of the machine
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13. Horizontal spool pin
22. Handle
23. Presser foot lever
24. Feed speed control
25. Power cord
14. Bobbin winder
15. Handwheel
16. Pattern selector dial
17. Power and light switch
18. Main plug socket
19. Bobbin thread guide
20. Upper thread guide
21. Face plate
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Principal parts of the machine
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Standard a Optional accessoriesccessories
a. All purpose foot
Buttonhole foot
Button sewing foot
L-screwdriver
Seam ripper/ brush
g. Oil bottle
Pack of needles
Bobbin (3x)
L. Spool holder
(These 6 accessories are not
supplied with this machine;
they are however available as
special accessories from your
local dealer.)
m.Satin stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Hemmer foot
p. Blind hem foot
q. Cording foot
r. Darning foot
b. Zipper foot
c.
d.
e.
f.
h.
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j. Seam guide
k. Darning plate
Optional a iccessor es available at extra cost
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Accessories
Standard a riccesso es
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Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the
direction of the arrow. (1)
The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an
accessory box.
To open, lift up at the point of the arrow. (2)
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Fitting the snap-in sewing table

Polarized attachment plug
Conductor
intended to be grounded
Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)
For appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be
used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3)
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect
machine to power source.
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control must be used with the appliance by 4C-
316B (110-120V area) / 4C-326G (230V area) / 4C-316C or
4C-326C (220-240V area) manufactured by Panasonic Co.,
Ltd.(TW)
Press main switch (A) for power and light on " l ".
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way.
Attention:
Attention:
Foot control
Sewing light
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Connecting machine to power source
A

Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing
the plug from the main socket!
- Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1)
- Remove the face plate (B).
- Unscrew the bulb and install a new one (C). (2)
- Replace the face plate and tighten screw.
Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer for advice.
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Changing the bulb
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C
A
B

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised for easy positioning of the
work. (A)
to a high rise position
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set
and requires no particular readjustment according to the type
of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counter , and for heavy fabric, tighten
by turning it clockwise.
counterclockwise
Loosen
Tighten presser
adjusting screw
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Two-step presser foot lifter
Adjusting presser foot pressure
A

b
a
Raise the presser bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) as
illustrated. (1)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d). (2)
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will
engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot. (3)
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4)
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!
Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the seam guide
Attention:
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Attaching the presser foot holder
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c
d
e
f
b
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- Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1). For
smaller spools of thread place spool holder with small
side next to spool (2).
- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension
discs (3).
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4).
- Push bobbin to right (5).
- Hold thread end (6).
- Step on foot control pedal (7).
- Cut thread (8).
- Press bobbin to left (9) and remove.
Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding"
position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel
will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder
spindle to the left (sewing position).
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Winding the bobbin

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle
must be fully raised.
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or
removing the bobbin.
- Open the hinged cover (1).
- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin
so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow)
(2).
- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (3).
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (4).
- Insert it into the shuttle (5).
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Inserting the bobbin
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Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of
wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always
use SINGER Brand Needles.
Insert the needle
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after
inserting the new needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the needle.
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Blunt needles
C. Damaged points
Attention:
as illustrated as follows:
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Inserting and changing needles
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2
ACB
A
B
C
D

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This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out
correctly as by not doing so
.
- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also
raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. (2)
For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the
power before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder
with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small
thread spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool.
(3)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide. (4)
- Guide thread around thread guide (5) pulling thread through
pre-tension spring as illustrated.
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right
channel and up left channel (6). During this process it is
helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread
guide (4).
- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again. (7)
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(9)
If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory
installed optional automatic needle threader, instructions
for use can be found on page 14.
several sewing problems could
result
Note:
Note:
Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (8)
and then down to the needle which should be threaded from
front to back. Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear
beyond the needle eye. Trim thread to length with built in
thread cutter.
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Threading the upper thread
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* The automatic needle threader is a factory installed option. If
your machine has this option use the following instructions:
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position
(B).
- Pass thread around thread guide (C).
- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
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Automatic needle threader (optional)
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B
D
C
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C
B
D
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Upper thread tension
Please note:
Basic thread tension setting: "4"
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To
reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to lower number.
D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread on fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic
setting).
- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be less than for straight stitch
sewing.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on
the bottom side of your fabric.
Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper
thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and
bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it once
or twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by
about an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not
unwind at all. If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much.
To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case.
Lower thread tension
BA
CD
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Thread tension
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Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel
(1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising
needle.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up
through the needle plate hole (2). Lay both threads to the back
under the presser foot. (3)
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Raising the bobbin thread

B
To secure the beginning and the end of seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release
the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1)
Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take
up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and
remove work behind (2)the needle and presser foot.
Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to
the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull
threads down to cut. (3)
Removing the work
Cutting the thread
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Reverse sewing
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