Singer Stilist II Owner's manual

Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit
Electronic Sewing
Machine with Push-Button
Stitch Selection
With just a simple push of a button you have selected the stitch and the
optimum settings for length, width, balance, pressure and tension.
Exclusive
SwiftSmart™
Threading System Digital technology makes threading a cinch! Just guide the thread directly
from the spool to the needle area through a single groove and thread the
needle by simply pressing the threading lever for truly one-touch threading!
Exclusive
Drop & Sew™
Bobbin System
There’s no longer any need to raise the bobbin thread before sewing. Just
drop and sew!
3 StayBright™ LED Lights
Not just one but three lamps illuminate the sewing surface for optimal
viewing. The long-lasting bulbs (100,000 hours) stay cool regardless how
long the machine is operated.
227 Built-in Stitches
A large variety of stitches for clothing construction, quilting, heirloom, crafts,
home decorating and decorative sewing.
6 Fully Automatic
1-step Buttonholes
Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process, providing reliable results
every time. Each side of the buttonhole is sewn in the same direction,
creating beautifully balanced buttonholes.
3-Step Infinite
Length Bar-Tack
Buttonholes
There are no size limitations with this buttonhole. This is ideal when sewing
non-traditional sized buttonholes.
Exclusive
Buttonhole Underplate
This system sandwiches fabric between a lower plate and the foot to ensure
perfect buttonholes on multiple layers of fabric. It makes creating buttonholes
possible in places that conventional buttonhole devices cannot easily reach.
Built-In Alphanumeric
Stitches
Personalize projects by adding a monogram, name or phrase with the built-In
block style alphabet and numeric stitches.

Feature Benefit
LCD Screen The LCD provides clear and easy viewing of stitch patterns including
stitch width and length.
Built-In Stretch Stitches Specially designed stitches that add strength and flexibility to seams,
especially useful when sewing on knitwear and super-stretch fabrics.
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch
This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching or
quilting. The Hand-Look Quilt Stitch is especially valuable to quilters,
crafters and heirloom seamstresses.
Adjustable Stitch Length Automatic settings for length can be overridden to personalize length
choice.
Adjustable Stitch Width Automatic settings for width can be overridden to personalize width
choice.
Center Zigzag Taper When tapering with the zigzag stitch, the stitch tapers to the center, not
the left or right.
Automatic Tacking
Stitch Function Tie-off decorative stitches with just a push of a button. With 4 tiny
tacking stitches the start and end of the pattern is reinforced. This
ensures quality stitching and prevents unraveling.
Automatic Tie-Off Function This function reinforces the start and end of seams for stronger
stitching.
Automatic Reverse
Push the conveniently located Automatic Reverse Button to sew in
reverse and reinforce the stitch.
7mm Stitch Width Many stitches can be set for a maximum width of 7mm for satin and decorative stitches.
Programmable Needle
Up and Down Select whether the needle is up or down when the machine stops. It’s
beneficial to have the needle stop in the down position when
appliquéing, quilting or pivoting fabric.

Feature Benefit
Electronic Twin Needle Control Stitches are automatically adjusted for twin needle sewing with just the touch of a button.
13 Needle Positions Needle position can be changed for individual projects like inserting
zippers, cording and topstitching.
20-Space Memory A memory bank holds full names and simple phrases.
Editing Capabilities Easily edit monograms or phrases using the built-in alphabet.
Mirror Image
Stitches can be mirror imaged with just a touch of a button.
Continuous Pattern
Individual stitches can be sewn together as a pattern with just a touch
of the button.
Error Messaging 4 audible and visual warning messages alert the sewer making for
trouble-free sewing.
Pattern Override Memory Select a pattern, override the width and/or length and the machine will
remember those changes for future use.
Sewing Speed With a maximum sewing speed of 750 stitches-per-minute, projects
can be sewn quickly.
Automatic Tension This system ensures stable stitch quality, whatever type of fabric is
being used.
Automatic Presser Foot
Pressure Control The amount of pressure exerted on the fabric by the presser foot
against the feed dogs is automatic. Sew from the lightest weight tricots
to the heaviest denim, without making presser foot adjustments.
Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter Offers more clearance, which is needed when placing multiple layers
of bulky fabric under the presser foot.
Free Arm Provides professional results and easy access to cuffs, collars, pant
hems and other difficult-to-reach areas.

Feature Benefit
Top Loading Jam-Proof
Bobbin System with Clear Cover
This mechanism incorporates a magnet-type vertical axis rotating hook
that ensures smooth, quiet, thread jam-resistant sewing. The bobbin
case floats above the hook, precluding thread jams.
Automatic Bobbin Winding Clutch Needle bar automatically disengages when winding the bobbin, making bobbin winding safer.
6-Segment Feeding System
This is a specially designed feed dog that ensures the fabric is picked
up and supported from the front of the presser foot to the rear. This
makes for much more accurate fabric feeding.
Box Feed
This is a feed dog motion that moves the feed dogs in a box motion,
rather than the historic arc motion. Box motion assures perfect feeding
throughout the entire feed process, as the feed dogs are always in
perfect and equal contact with the fabric and presser foot.
Drop Feed
A conveniently located lever, easily and effortlessly moved, will lower
the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery, monograms and for sewing
buttons.
Heavy Duty Metal Frame The internal skeleton of the sewing machine. This rigid support holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for perfect, skip-free sewing.
Direct Drive The needle bar is geared straight from the motor, rather than from a
drive bar across the machine. This makes the machine more powerful
and durable.
On Board Storage Have easy access to accessories while sewing.
Snap-On Presser Feet Easily change presser feet without a screwdriver.
Thread Cutter Located on the machine for precise thread cutting, eliminating the extra
step of cutting thread with scissors.

Feature Benefit
Optimum Power Control
A control system that senses when additional power is required to
maintain speed through thick or changing fabric conditions. This feature
is most useful when sewing through multiple (6-8) layers of fabric.
DC Motor Provides instant start up and stop with no casting, for accurate and
precise stitch placement.
Electronic Foot Controller Guarantees consistent sewing speed with no jump starts.
Dust Cover Keeps the sewing machine free of dust and debris while not in use.
Accessories
Standard Accessories:
Auxiliary Spool Pin, General Purpose Foot (on machine), Satin Foot,
Circular Sewing Foot, Zipper Foot, Blind Hem Foot, Small, Medium and
Large Thread Spool Caps (3), Screwdriver for Needle Plate, Buttonhole
Foot with Underplate, 4 Standard Bobbins, Needles, Lint Brush and
Seam Ripper.
Value Added Accessories:
Ruffler Foot, Even Feed Foot, Darning & Embroidery Foot, Button Sew-
ing Foot, Cording Foot, Rolled Hem Foot, Open Toe Foot, Pintuck Foot,
Gathering Foot, Invisible Zipper Foot, 1/4” Foot, Special Purpose Foot
Portable and
Cabinet Mountable Machine has a built-in carry handle, making it easy to transport the machine. Machine can be mounted into a cabinet.
Warranty Limited 25-year warranty, including 5 years on electronic components
and 1 year on adjustments.
SINGER, Stylist and SwiftSmart, and Drop&Sew are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.

Feature Benefit
New!
Wide Open Threading The front opens completely to reveal the loopers which significantly improves the ease of threading the serger.
New!
Integrated Thread Cutter The thread cutter is built into the needle plate. Trim threads near the end of fabric by pushing down the lever.
New!
Cutting Width Gauge Adjustable cutting width gauge attaches to needle plate to ensure the fabric is cut and sewn consistently.
New!
Needle Threader Easy to use needle threader eliminates cumbersome needle threading.
New!
Accessories in Lower
Looper Cover Here you will find the most commonly used accessories, neatly arranged and
right at hand.
New!
Lower Drive Knife
Mechanism Provides better visibility then a standard serger.
2 Thread Serger Sews beautiful edges on lightweight fabrics or lingerie.
3 Thread Serger Sew rolled edges, decorative stitching, and more.
4 Thread Serger Sew a secure stitch with ease.
Differential feed Ensures wave-free seams in knits and prevents puckering in fine fabrics - at
the same time allowing deliberate gathering.
SINGER is an exclusive trademark of The Singer Company Ltd. or its affiliates. ©2009 The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.

Feature Benefit
Tension Release Allows threads to pull easily when presser foot is up.
Fast and Efficient 1,300 stitches-per-minute, trimming and overcasting the raw edges at
the same time for quality seam finishes.
Electronic Speed Control Guarantees consistent sewing speed with no jump starts.
Stitch Length Dial Effortlessly adjust the length of a stitch pattern.
Portable Carry handle makes for trouble-free to transporting.
Accessories
Standard foot, brush, screw driver (large and small), stitch fingers, two
thread converter, oiler, extra cutter, wrench, 4 thread nets, tweezers, 4
spool discs, 4 spool holders, 4 spool caps, foot controller with power
cord, vinyl dust cover, instruction manual, cutting width gauge, needle
threader, package of needles, and 4 thread spools
Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter Offers extra clearance when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric under
the presser foot.
Consumer’s Choice More people own Singer® sewing machines than all other brands
combined.
25 Year Limited Warranty 25-year manufacturer’s defects, 2-year electric and electronic
components, and 90-day parts and labor.

Wide Open Threading
Needle Threader
Integrated Thread Cutter