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  • Singer 1 One | Instruction Manual 6 - Page 1
    SINGER Model 1116 SINGER® Instruction Manual
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    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
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    the needle, 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
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    4-step buttonholes Zippers and piping Sewing with the optional cording foot Multi-stitch zig-zag Darning Free motion darning Honeycomb Additional stitches Satin stitch and applique Quilting Maintenance Changing the bulb Trouble shooting guide 1 2/3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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    Thread tension dial 3. Thread take-up lever 4. Presser foot 5. Needle plate 6. Removable sewing table/accessory storage 7. Bobbin winder 1 8. Stitch length dial 2 9. Pattern indicator window 10. Reverse sewing lever 11 11. Presser foot pressure adjustment 7 12. Thread cutter 3 8 12
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    15. Horizontal spool pin 16. Handwheel 17. Pattern selector dial 18. Power and light switch 19. Main plug socket 20. Bobbin thread guide 21. Presser foot lever 22. Upper thread guide 23. Feed speed control 24. Power cord 25. Face plate 15 14 16 O 17 of 1 18 19 23 25 22 20
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    ; they c. Buttonhole foot are however available as special d. Button sewing foot accessories from your local e. L-screwdriver dealer.) f. Seam ripper o. Hemmer foot i. Bobbin (3x) p. Blind hem foot j. Seam guide q. Cording foot k. Darning plate r. Darning foot I. Spool holder Standard
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    u Fitting the snap-in sewing table 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, use the finger-hole notch to gently pull open (2). 2 5
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    Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. • Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed (3). Use only the Matsushita, Model 4C-316B foot controller with this sewing machine Sewing light Press main switch (4) for power and light on. of ul 4 er 2 I I 3 6
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    several layers of thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to a high rise position for easy positioning of the fabric (A). Use caution when sewing several layers. Work slowly. u Adjusting presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular
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    engage automatically (2). Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot. Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages (3). 2 Attaching the seam guide Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4). Attention: Turn power switch to "off
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    spool holder with small side next to spool (2). Snap thread into thread guide (3). Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (4). Thread bobbin as 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
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    fully raised. Open the hinged cover (1). Pull the hinged latch to release the bobbin case from the bobbin shuttle (4). 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
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    u Inserting and changing needles 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 as illustrated as follows: • Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting
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    but it is important to carry out correctly. Not doing so several sewing problems could result. • Start by raising the needle to its highest point downwards again. (7) • Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide 0 (8) and then down to the needle which should be threaded from front
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    dial to the next number down. • Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing (A). • Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number (B). • Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number (C). • Normal thread tension for zig zag and
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    u Raising the bobbin thread 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
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    seam, press down on the reverse sewing lever. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again (A). u Removing the thread Cutting the thread: Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull
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    u Matching needle/fabric/thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11 (65-75) Lightweight be used instead of 15 x 1 for sewing all fabrics. SINGER 2025 Twin needle Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic. SINGER 2032 Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18
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    face of your machine. More information is provided latter in this manual on each stitch. The Si on the stitch length dial is used operation the stitch patterns and stitch length dial are color coded. For example to sew honeycomb pattern (D) the stitch graphic is red and the Si on the stitch length
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    Function of stitch length This dial lengthens each stitch. For most stitches this dial will be set between the 2 and the 4. All settings in this manual are suggestions. It is best for you to practice all stitches with the fabric and thread you intend to use for your project to confirm
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    u Zig zag and the function of the stitch length dial Function of stitch length dial while zig zaging The density of zig zag stitches increase as the setting of the stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "2.5" or below. Stitch width is choosen by turning
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    the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly (2). Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully. * The blindhem foot is an optional accessory not supplied with this machine. 20 Stitch length dial 2
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    your local dealer) * The hemmer foot is an optional accessory not supplied with your machine. •:: Select stitch: A or B If using the hemmer foot, begin sewing and guide the fabric into the scroll by holding it upright and slightly to the left. The foot will aid in keeping the fold neat. 21 Stitch
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    - zig zag blind hem) Optional overcasting foot (available from you local dealer) F\ I I i I I\ 0 0 O All overlook stitches are suitable for sewing and overcasting edges and visible seams in one operation. When overcasting the needle should just go over the edge of the fabric. Attention: Use new
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    turning the stitch selector dial to the appropriate stitch width), and slowly sew on the button with about 10 stitches (2). It is recommended to set the select stitch A and take a few stationary stitches on one side of the button. Sew on the button as described and repeat the locking stitch on the
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    center of the buttonhole foot. Adjust the stitch length dial in the "r= " to set stitch density. Note: density varies according to the fabric. Always test sew a buttonhole. Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to another with the stitch pattern selector dial. Take care not to
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    length dial The zipper foot can be attached to the right (1) or left (2) depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew. To sew past the zipper pull, lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the presser foot. Lower the
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    - 4 In addition to zig zag, various other stitches are suitable for sewing on cord, e.g. blindhem, multi-stitch zig zag and selected decorative stitches. the cord groove and the foot (1). The cord should run in the groove. One, two or three cords can be sewn on. The stitch width is adjusted
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    u Multi-stitch zig-zag Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, patching, reinforcing edges, bar tacks. All purpose foot Select The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides. Depending on the type of fabric and damage
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    with your machine. Follow the illustration to install the darning foot; instructions are printed on the following page. Mending tears and holes All together with the under laying fabric. Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forward or reverse using the lever. Repeat this motion until the area
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    (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (c) (4). 1 First sew around the edge of the hole (to secure the threads) (5). First row: Always work from left to right. Turn work by 1/4 and oversew. Note
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    and hems on knit fabric, decorative stitch for woven or knit fabric, used to create smocking. All purpose foot Select stitch: D Stitch length: S1 1 When sewing honeycomb stitch pattern for hemming, sew at 1 cm (1/4") from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric. Stitch length dial 30
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    u Additional stitches See illustration for an sample of what the stitch looks like. All purpose foot Rampart stitch: Gathering with cord or shirring elastic, insertion of ribbon or elastic, especially useful with thicker fabrics. Select stitch: H Stitch length: 2 - 4 Faggoting stitch: Seams,
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    u Additional stitches See illustration for an sample of what the stitch looks like. All purpose foot Turkish stitch: Decorative, insertion of ribbon or elastic, hems and seams on knit fabrics Select stitch: H Stitch length: Si Thorn stitch: Seams, decorative, joining Select stitch: I Stitch length:
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    design and position it on your fabric. Temporarily affix to the fabric by basting, pinning or pressing with an adhesive designed for this purpose. Sew slowly around the edge of the design in a matching or contrasting thread color. Trim excess material outside the stitching. Make sure not to cut
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    in the presser foot holder and set the desired distance. Move the fabric into position and sew successive rows with the guide on the previous row of stitching. Stitch length dial Optional quilting foot (Available from your local dealer) 0 *The quilting foot is an optional accessory not
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    hook (5) and clean with a soft cloth. Lubricate at the point (6) (1-2 drops) with sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the rotating hook (7) is in the left position. Replace regularly. Your machine should be serviced at regular intervals at one of our service agencies. 35 O 7 2 5 0 4 3
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    the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket. - Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. - Remove the face plate (B). - Unscrew the bulb and install a new one (C). - Replace the face plate and tighten screw. Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer for advice. 36
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    u Trouble shooting guide Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches better quality thread 2. Remove bobbin and rethread and insert correctly 3. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be fed by the machine 1. Lubricate as described 2. Clean the hook and feed dog as
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