Singer Patchwork Plus C5950 User manual

C5950 / C5955 / C5980Q /
C5985 Patchwork™ Plus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the
machine is given to a third party.
This appliance is intended for use by adults. The appliance can be used with adult supervision by (i)
children aged from 8 to 12 years and (ii) persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision. It is not allowed for anyone to play with the machine.Children up to 8
years are not allowed to use the machine.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. The electrical socket, to which the
machine is plugged in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric
outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near
children.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer
or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine o (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the o (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-8000.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means
is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing
of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by
qualied service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts
in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE
INSULATED’.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................. 1
Intended Use .................................................................. 1
Machine Overview.......................................................... 1
Needle Area Overview.................................................... 2
Top of Machine ............................................................... 2
Overview Accessories .................................................... 3
Included Accessories (Not Pictured).................................... 3
Presser Feet................................................................... 4
Included Presser Feet .......................................................... 5
Optional Accessories............................................................ 5
Stitch Overview............................................................... 6
Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns ................. 6
Decorative Stitches .............................................................. 8
All Stitches........................................................................... 8
PREPARATIONS............................................ 9
Unpacking the Machine.................................................. 9
Connect to the Power Supply......................................... 9
Packing Machine after Sewing ....................................... 9
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray .......................... 10
Presser Foot Lifter........................................................ 10
Thread Knife................................................................. 10
Spool Pin .......................................................................11
Wind the Bobbin ........................................................... 12
Insert the Bobbin .......................................................... 12
Thread the Machine...................................................... 13
Needle Threader........................................................... 14
Needles ........................................................................ 14
Important Needle Information ........................................... 15
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread ............... 15
Change the Needle....................................................... 15
Thread Tension............................................................. 16
Sew without Feed Teeth ............................................... 16
Change the Presser Foot ............................................. 17
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE.................... 18
Machine Operation Controls......................................... 18
Reverse Button................................................................... 18
Tie-O................................................................................ 18
Start/Stop............................................................................ 18
Needle Up/Down ............................................................... 18
Speed Control Lever .......................................................... 18
Stitch Control Panel...................................................... 19
Display ............................................................................... 19
Stitch Menu........................................................................ 19
Stitch Width / Needle Position ........................................... 19
Stitch Length...................................................................... 19
Stitch Selection Buttons..................................................... 19
Sewing Mode................................................................ 20
Display in Sewing Mode.................................................... 20
Select a Stitch..................................................................... 20
Create a Sequence .............................................................. 21
Inserting a Stitch ................................................................ 21
Delete a Stitch .................................................................... 21
Clear the Memory .............................................................. 21
SEWING........................................................ 22
Sewing.......................................................................... 22
Start to Sew – Straight Stitch........................................ 22
Change Needle Position..................................................... 22
Change Sewing Direction............................................. 23
Finish Sewing ............................................................... 23
Straight Stretch Stitch................................................... 23
Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch................................................ 24
Slant Overedge Stitch................................................... 24
Closed Overlock Stitch ................................................. 25
Blind Hems ................................................................... 25
Darning and Mending ................................................... 26
Repair Large Holes ............................................................ 26
Repair Tears ....................................................................... 26
Repair Small Holes ............................................................ 27
One-Step Buttonhole.................................................... 28
Sew Zippers.................................................................. 29
Centered Zipper ................................................................. 29
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch.................................................. 30
Button Sewing .............................................................. 30
MAINTENANCE............................................ 31
Cleaning the Machine................................................... 31
Cleaning the Bobbin Area............................................. 31
Cleaning under the Bobbin Area................................... 31
Troubleshooting............................................................ 32
Technical Specication ................................................. 35

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INTRODUCTION
Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use.
Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.singer.com.
1. Feed Teeth Lever — Move from side to side to engage or
disengage the feed teeth. Positioned at the back of the free
arm.
2. Accessory Tray / Free Arm — Provides a at surface
when sewing and allows storage for your accessories.
Remove the accessory tray to use the free arm which makes
it easier to sew, e.g., trouser hems and sleeves.
3. Thread Knife — For trimming thread ends at the end of
sewing.
4. Threading Slots — Thread paths with tension discs and
take up lever.
5. Reverse Button — Press and hold to sew in reverse or to
make a tie-o, e.g., when securing the beginning or ending
of a seam.
6. Start/Stop Button — Press to start and stop sewing with-
out using the foot control.
7. Thread Tension Dial — Adjustable for setting the desired
tension for your stitch, thread and fabric.
8. Machine Operation Controls — Functions used to make
your sewing more convenient.
9. Display — Current stitch and settings are displayed.
10. Hand Wheel — Used to manually control the movement of
the needle and the thread take-up lever.
11. Function Buttons — Control the stitch width and the stitch
length, as well as the pattern memory for Alphanumeric
stitches.
12. Stitch Chart — View all stitches available on your ma-
chine.
Intended Use
Machine Overview

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Needle Area Overview
Top of Machine
1. Needle Plate — provides a at area around presser foot for
sewing. Guidelines indicate various seam allowances used
to guide fabric while sewing.
2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot when
sewing.
3. Presser Foot — holds fabric against feed teeth which draw
fabric under the presser foot as you sew.
4. Presser Foot Holder Screw — loosen the screw to
remove the presser foot holder.
5. Presser Foot Holder — holds the presser foot.
6. Presser Foot Release Button — press this button to release
the presser foot from the holder.
7. Buttonhole Lever — used for buttonhole sewing.
8. Built-in Needle Threader — thread the needle quickly and
easily.
9. Presser Foot Bar — accommodates the presser foot holder.
10. Needle Clamp Screw — secures the needle.
11. Thread Guide — helps maintain thread ow when sewing.
12. Needle Thread Guide — helps maintain thread ow
when sewing.
13. Bobbin Cover — protects the bobbin while sewing.
14. Bobbin Cover Release Button — push to open the bobbin
cover.
1. Bobbin winding tension disc
2. Thread guides
3. Handle
4. Spool pin
5. Hole for auxiliary spool pin
6. Bobbin winding spindle
7. Bobbin winding stopper
8. Thread tension discs
9. Thread take-up lever

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Overview Accessories
Included Accessories (Not Pictured)
• Needles
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Extension Table
Bobbin x4 — Only use the type of transparent bobbins delivered with your machine (SINGER® Class 15
transparent bobbins). One of the bobbins is inserted in the machine upon delivery.
Felt Pad — Used to cushion the spool of thread when using the Auxiliary Spool Pin.
Spool Cap — Two sizes (large and small) for various thread spool styles.
Auxiliary Spool Pin — For sewing with large thread spools or when using specialty threads.
Brush and Seam Ripper — Used to remove stitches/brush o lint.
L-Screwdriver — Used to remove the needle plate, presser foot holder or needle screw.
Edge/Quilting Guide — Used for straight and accurate sewing, e.g., when quilting. Insert the guide into
the slot at the back of the presser foot holder. Adjust the position to t your project.

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Presser Feet
All Purpose Foot (T)
(attached to the machine upon delivery)
This foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. The bottom of the foot is at, so that the fabric
is held down rmly against the feed teeth while sewing. It also has a wide slot so that the needle can move
from left to right, depending on which stitch you sew.
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Blind Hem Foot (F)
The Blind Hem Foot is used for sewing blind hems in garments and home decor. There is an adjustable
guide with an extension at the front, used to guide the fold of the hem while stitching.
Zipper Foot (I)
This foot is used for inserting zippers. Attach the foot to the presser foot holder on either side of the foot,
depending on which side of the zipper is being sewn. The Zipper Foot can also be used to create and insert
piping.
One–Step Buttonhole Foot (D)
This foot allows you to make perfectly sized buttonholes for your button. It has a space at the back for a
button, used to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine will automatically sew a buttonhole to t that
button size.
Satin Stitch Foot (A)
The Satin Stitch Foot is used for satin stitches and other more dense decorative stitches. It has a groove on
the underside that allows the dense stitching to pass freely underneath the foot.
Open Toe Foot
The Open Toe Foot is used for satin stitch appliqués and other decorative sewing.
H
Button Sewing Foot (H)
The Button Sewing Foot is used for easily sewing buttons on your projects by machine, as an alternative to
sewing buttons manually. The foot sits on top of the button, with the opening positioned around the holes.

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Cording Foot (M) (Model C5950 and C5955)
This foot is allows you to sew surface embellishment to fabrics with cords, thin braids, embroidery oss
oryarn. It can also be used to gather fabrics.
Even Feed Foot (Model C5980 and C5985)
The Even Feed Foot, sometimes called a Walking Foot, is used for sewing several layers of fabric, especial-
ly when quilting. It is also great for sewing fabrics with nap or pile to keep them from shifting as you sew.
The foot has its own set of feed dogs that work in conjunction with the sewing machine’s feeding system
for perfect fabric feeding.
1/4 inch Foot (Model C5980 and C5985)
The Quarter Inch Piecing Presser Foot is used for quilting ¼” seam allowances. It can be used for small
projects with narrow seam allowances like baby clothes and doll clothes. The red guide lines on the foot
help you master perfect corners. Use only a straight stitch with this presser foot and make sure to turn the
hand wheel toward you prior to sewing to ensure that the needle clears the foot’s opening.
Stitch in the Ditch Foot (Model C5980 and C5985)
The Stitch-in-the-ditch foot helps to accurately stitch in the seams of pieced quilts, garments and other
projects.
Multi-Line (Parallel) Sewing Foot (Model C5980 and C5985)
The clear view through the foot provides visibility to precisely align rows of stitching. Vertical lines help
space rows, and horizontal lines help line up starting points.
Darning Presser Foot (Model C5980 and C5985)
The Darning Presser Foot is great for free motion quilting when used with a straight stitch and lowering /
covering the feed dogs. It releases the fabric when the needle is in the up position, allowing you to move
the fabric freely for quilting, monogramming and embroidery.
Optional Accessories
Additional optional accessories are available for your machine. Check with your authorized SINGER® retailer for more information.
Included Presser Feet

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Application
Straight Stitch
Center Position
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
Straight Stitch
Left Position
For all types of sewing.
Straight Stretch
Stitch
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three times
— forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of sportswear and for
curved seams which take a lot of strain.
Stretch Stitch For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
Zigzag Stitch A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attaching trims, and more.
Multi-Step
Zigzag Stitch
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam nishing, the
smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more at than a regular zigzag. It can
also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
Reinforced Zig-
zag Stitch
For joining fabric edge to edge or decorative sewing.
Overlock Stitch Sew seam and overcast in one step. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Blind Hem
Stitch FSew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch FSew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Slant Overedge
Stitch
Seam and overcast in one step. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.
Stitch Overview
The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing.
The most frequently used stitches are printed next to the stitch selection buttons on the front of the machine (Stitch Menu 1). Those
stitches are selected by touching the corresponding button (if Menu 1 is active). Stitches on menu 1–3 are printed on the Stitch Charts
that can be pulled out at the bottom of the machine.
When sewing, use a thread tension between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
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Closed Over-
lock Stitch
Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy stretch
fabrics.
Honeycomb
Stitch
For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming.
Buttonhole Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more.
Rounded Bart-
ack Buttonhole
For light weight fabrics.
Rounded Bart-
ack Buttonhole,
Reinforced
For light weight fabrics.
Keyhole But-
tonhole
Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
Keyhole Button-
hole, Reinforced
Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
Rounded But-
tonhole
Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more.
Stretch Button-
hole
For stretch fabrics.
Reinforce
Stretch Button-
hole
For heavyweight knit (stretch) fabrics.
Darning Stitch Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, and more.
Eyelet For belts, laces, etc.
Button Sewing
Stitch H
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In addition to utility stitches, your machine features decorative and lettering stitches. When sewing these stitches, it is recommended
to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric to help prevent the dense stitching from possibly puckering the fabric. It is also helpful to
slightly reduce the upper thread tension. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric and adjust the upper thread tension if necessary.
Not all stitches are printed on the front of your machine. To view all stitches available on your machine, pull out the Stitch Charts on
the bottom right of your machine as shown below.
Decorative Stitches
All Stitches
Stitch Menu 1 and 2 Stitch Menu 3

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PREPARATIONS
1. Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift the machine out of the box, and remove the packaging.
2. Remove all outer packing material and the plastic bag.
3. Wipe o the machine with a dry cloth to remove any lint and/or excess oil around the needle area.
Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold tempera-
tures can aect the sewn result.
1. Switch the main switch o. After switching o, residual power may still remain in the machine. This may cause the light to stay
on for a few seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal behavior for an energy ecient appliance.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
3. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control and cord in the space above the free arm.
6. Place the soft cover on the machine to help protect it from dust and lint.
Among the accessories you will nd the power cord and the
foot control.
On the bottom right side of the sewing machine, you nd the
connecting sockets and the ON/OFF button.
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the
bottom right side of the machine (A).
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom
right side of the machine (B). Plug the cord into the wall
socket.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch (C) to "I" to turn on power and
light.
Sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot control. The
maximum sewing speed can be adjusted using the Speed Con-
trol Lever.
Note: After turning o the machine, residual power may remain
in the machine. This could cause the light to stay on for a few
seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal for an
energy ecient appliance.
Unpacking the Machine
Packing Machine after Sewing
Connect to the Power Supply
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray
Presser Foot Lifter
Thread Knife
Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in the
accessory tray so that they are easily accessible.
Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger, at
work surface.
Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve
hems. To use the free arm, slide o the accessory tray. When
attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to
the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left.
The presser foot lever is located at the right side of the sewing
machine head. The lever is used to raise and lower the presser
foot. Raise the lever up for machine threading, lower it for
sewing.
By raising the presser foot lever and then pressing it farther up-
wards, the lift height of the presser foot is increased to an extra
height allowing you to place thick fabric layers under the foot.
To use the thread knife, pull the thread from back to front as
illustrated. Doing this will leave the thread ends long enough
so that the needle doesn't become unthreaded when you start to
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Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an Auxiliary Spool Pin. The spool pins are designed for various types of
thread. The main spool pin is used in a horizontal position (the thread reels o the spool) and the Auxiliary Spool Pin in a vertical
position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty
threads.
Main Spool Pin
Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the
thread reels o the spool counter clockwise and slide on a
spool cap. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool.
For narrow thread spools (A), use a smaller spool cap in front
of the spool. For large thread spools (B), use a larger spool
cap in front of the spool. The at side of the spool cap should
be pressed rmly against the spool. There should be no space
between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way.
If you experience problems with the thread, turn it in the oppo-
site way or use the vertical position.
Auxiliary Spool Pin
The Auxiliary Spool Pin is used when winding a bobbin thread
from a second spool of thread or when sewing with large
spools or with specialty threads. Insert the Auxiliary Spool Pin
into the designated hole at the top of the machine. Place a felt
pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from
reeling o too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of the spool
pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating.
Spool Pin

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1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap
rmly against the spool.
2. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to the
back. Bring the thread clockwise around the bobbin wind-
ing tension disc (B), making sure that the thread is pulled
snuggly between the discs.
3. Thread through the hole in the bobbin (C) from the inside to
the outside.
4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle. Make sure
the bobbin is pushed down rmly.
5. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right. Hold the
thread end, and press the foot control to start winding.
After a few turns, take your foot o the foot control to
stop winding. Cut the excess thread tail above the bobbin,
making sure to trim it close to the bobbin. Step on the foot
control to resume winding. When the bobbin is full, the
bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically.
Note: You can also start the winding by long pressing the
start/stop button.
When the winding spindle is pushed to the right, a bobbin
winding icon is shown on the display (D).
6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the left. Remove the
bobbin and cut the thread.
Wind the Bobbin
Insert the Bobbin
Note: Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine
is turned o before inserting or removing the bobbin.
1. Remove the bobbin cover (A) by pushing the small button
to the right of the cover (B) towards the right.
2. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running
in a counterclockwise direction.
3. With the tip of your nger on the bobbin, pull the thread
slightly to the right and under the guide (C) then towards
the left.
4. Continue guiding the thread up toward the left and around
the curve (D).
5. Bring it down the channel toward the front and into the
bobbin thread knife (E). Replace the bobbin cover and pull
the thread to the right to cut o the excess thread.
Note: When the bobbin winding spindle is pushed to the right, the machine will not sew. Make sure to push the bobbin spindle back to
the sewing position (left) before sewing.

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Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel
toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the
machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor
stitch quality when you start to sew.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and t the appropriately
sized spool cap.
2. Pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to the
back and thread guide (B) from back to front. Pull the
thread between the tension discs (C).
3. Continue bringing the thread down through the right thread-
ing slot, around the U-turn, then back upwards through the
left threading slot.
4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up lever (D)
and down in the left-hand threading slot, into the lower
thread guide (E) and to the needle thread guide (F).
5. Thread the needle from front to back.
Thread the Machine
Machine from above
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Needle Threader
Needles
The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needle
quickly and easily.
The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in
needle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the
needle is in its highest position, or press the needle up/down
button. It is also recommended that you lower the presser foot.
• Use the handle (A) to pull the needle threader all the way
down. The metal anges cover the needle. A small hook
will pass through the needle eye (B).
• Place the thread from the back over the thread guide (C)
and under the small hook (D).
• Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook pulls
the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind
the needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle.
• Raise the presser foot and place the thread under it.
• Pull out about 6–8” (15–20cm) of thread beyond the needle
eye. This will prevent the machine from coming unthreaded
when you start to sew.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-
110 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60
needles or smaller, wing needles or twin needles. There are
also some optional accessories that require manual threading
of the needle. When threading the needle manually, make sure
that the needle is threaded from front to back.
The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system
130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If the
needle eye is too small for the thread the needle threader may not work properly.
Universal Needle
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a
variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch Needle
Stretch needles have a ball point and a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a ex in the
fabric. For knits, swimwear, eece, synthetic suedes and synthetic leathers.
Denim Needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deecting the needle. For
canvas, denim, microbers.
Embroidery Needle
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid dam-
age to thread and materials. Use with metallic and other specialty threads for free-motion embroidery and
decorative sewing.
Wing Needle
Wing needles have wide extensions on each side of the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing
entredeux and other hemstitches on natural ber fabrics.
To help prevent needle breakage, use only medium/low sewing speed and the recommended needle for sewing thick fabrics.

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Change the needle often. As a general rule, needles
should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitch-
ing time.
Important Needle Information
Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure
the point is not bent or damaged (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or
snapping of the thread. It can also damage the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage
your sewing machine.
Note: Before you begin changing the needle, it can be help-
ful to place a small piece of paper or fabric underneath the
needle area, over the hole in the needle plate, so that the needle
doesn't accidentally fall down into the machine.
1. Loosen the needle clamp screw. If it feels tight, use the
screwdriver from your accessories to aid with loosening the
screw.
2. Remove the needle.
3. Push the new needle upwards into the needle clamp with
the at side of the needle away from you.
4. When the needle will go up no further, tighten the screw
securely.
Change the Needle
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread
Needle Size Fabric
70 (9)
80 (12)
Lightweight fabrics: Fine cotton, voile, silk, muslin,
interlock, tricot, jersey, crepe, polyester, chion, organza,
organdy
Light duty all purpose thread
80 (12)
90 (14)
Medium weight fabrics: Quilting cotton, satin, double
knit, lightweight wool, rayon, polyester, lightweight linen
Use polyester threads on synthetic fabrics and
all-purpose or cotton thread on natural fabrics for
best results.
90 (14) Medium weight fabrics: Firm woven, medium weight lin-
en, cotton/polyester blend, terrycloth, chambray, double
knit
100 (16) Heavy weight fabrics: Canvas, wool, denim, home decor,
eece, heavy knit
Polyester or all-purpose thread
110 (18) Heavy weight fabrics: Coat weight wool, upholstery
fabrics
Heavy duty thread for needle, with all-purpose
thread for the bobbin.

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Thread Tension
Sew without Feed Teeth
To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine.
Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need to
be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make
sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For general
sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers of
fabric (A).
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric, the
needle thread tension is too tight (B). Reduce the needle thread
tension.
If top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, the needle
thread tension is too loose (C). Increase the needle thread
tension.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes, the top thread should
be visible on the underside of the fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to
sew and check the tension.
When sewing on buttons or doing other sewing techniques
where you don't want the fabric to feed, you need to lower the
feed teeth.
The feed teeth lever is found at the back of the free arm.
1. Lower the feed teeth by moving the lever to the “Feed Teeth
Down” position.
2. Raise the feed teeth by moving the lever to the “Feed Teeth
Up” position.
Note: The feed teeth will not raise immediately when the lever
is switched. Turn the hand wheel toward you one full turn or
start sewing to re-engage the feed teeth.