Singer 5500 Fashion Mate Instruction Manual 2

Singer 5500 Fashion Mate Manual

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  • Singer 5500 Fashion Mate | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 1
  • Singer 5500 Fashion Mate | Instruction Manual 2 - Page 2
    OF PARTS 1 2. ACCESSORIES AND SPARES 3 3. BEFORE SEWING 5 Unpacking the Machine 5 Converting the Machine 6 Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord 7 Fabric, Thread and Needle Table ... Changing the Foot 8 Changing the Needle 9 Bobbin Winding 10 Inserting the Bobbin Case
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    thin or elastic fabrics. * Feed may be difficult at settings under "2". To raise or lower the foot. To position and re move thick fabrics, buttons, etc To position and re move normal For sewing foot tia To adjust upper thread tension. To raise or lower the feed dog. Not feeding. Feeding. I 1
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    Continue pressing on the button while sewing in reverse. Pattern selector dial To select the stitch pattern. turn Set the selected pattern the indicating line. at Adjust stitch stitch width length within and the colour band. Stitch length dial To adjust stitch length. Set within the colour
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    Straight stitch foot Special foot Zigzag foot Efl Overcasting foot 'T Zipper foot LU LL Roll hemming foot Darning foot A Quilting guide Cording foot Button sewing foot @0 Blind hem stitch guide Cloth guide Buttonhole foot Buttonhole cutter 3
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    Ordinery needles size 9/65 (1 pc.) size 11/75 (2pcs.) size 14/90 (2 pcs.) size 16/100(1 pc.) Ball Point needles size 14/90 (2pcs) Twin needles (2 pcs,) Bulb Screwdriver en Bobbins small (lpc.) large (lpc.) ( 3 pcs.) Cleaning brush Oil - NOTE - 4
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    Jr Remove the carrying case cover. compartment Step-4 controer accessory box Take out the foot controller and accessory box. Slide the compartment in the arrow direction. Take out the extension table. extension table - Packing the machine - Packing is the reverse of the above procedure
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    the arrow direction until by the two pins in front and the arm. the extension it is supported back side of Fit two pins of the leg to the holes on the lower left of the machine. - Detaching the extension table - Pull out the lever and slide the table to the left
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    machine and turn on the sewing light. foot controller The more you depress the foot controller, the faster the machine runs. * Be careful not to drop the foot controller from a high place. Always use Type 705 (Needle) FABRIC THREAD SIZE NEEDLE SIZE "A" silk, synthetic thread 14 knits MEDIUM
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    bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Changing a foot Snap-on presser foot Step-i Screw-snap presser foot (darning foot) Step-i Push the lever of the holder in the arrow direction. Remove the foot and the holder by loosen ing the screw with a screwdriver. Step-2 Step
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    straight. The gap is even. The point is sharp. Improper needle Bent needle. , \/ Blunt point. Bent point. Using defective or worn needles not only causes stitch skipping, break age of needles or snapping of thread; it also can damage the rotary hook and the needle plate. I 9
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    latch handwheel (1) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. (2) Open the shuttle cover. Open the latch of the bobbin case and take it out. * Be sure that the needle is in the highest position. Removing the
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    on the spool pin. Draw the thread from the spool pin through the thread guides A and B as shown in © and ©. Step-2 Step-3 Wind the thread clockwise around the bob bin several times. Push the bobbin toward the handwheej and press down the foot controller. Push in the bobbin as far as it will go
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    . Pass the thread through the bobbin thread guide. - How to adjust lower thread tension - (1) Checking the tension Complete the threading of the lower thread. Take out the end of the thread from the bobbin thread guide. Place the bobbin and the bobbin case on your palm. bobbin case Pick up
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    to ward you. Step-3 cover (1) Leave the end of the thread of about 10cm (4") from the bobbin. (2) Holding the latch of the bobbin case with your thumb and index finger, push the bobbin case into the rotary hook. (1) When the bobbin case is inserted, close the latch. (2) Close the shuttle cover
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    Raise the presser foot lifter. (2) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Thread by following numbers ( - ® while pressing the spool lightly with your index finger. spool of thread Step-i Step-2 Step-3 Pass the thread to the guides(j)and(2 Step-4 tension
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    slowly toward you. Stop turning it when the take-up lever reaches the highest position. Pull the upper thread gently and the lower thread will come out. Step-4 Step-5 Pull out both upper and lower threads to about 15cm (6"). Place both threads together under the foot on the left side. I 15
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    presser foot lifter. (2) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. 1hepjr Thread by threads to gether into the hook of the guiding plate ® by pulling the tension spring to the right with the threads. Step-5 Step-6 Thread the take-up lever ® Thread the guides
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    practical in besides a straight stitch and decorative sewing. and a zigzag stitch. All of M .' 1 2 3 4 .& > pattern 0 1.5-4 0.3-4 1-2 stitch length 0.5-1 0 1-7 stitch width 1.5-4 3.5-7 foot [ straight stitch foot zigzag foot special foot straight stitch foot 1 17
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    (3) Buttonholes For actual sewing, see p.31. I '1 1•IF Step Pattern Actual Stitch 1 automatic IL 2 automatic II Decide the of fabric. stitch width according to the size and the thickness of the button and the type 1 z7 hi Set within the orange colour. The bigger the
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    colour threads. Machine setting hull pattern stitch length Sfltch width Pattern setting i M /Th 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 cpattern stitch length 1.5-4 03-4 1-2 0.5-1 0 stitch width 1-3.5 ab 3.5 4 be) 1-2.5 needle twin needle foot zigzag foot special foot straight stitch foot
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    1 Overlocking 22 25 27 28 C) 29 CD C) 30 Buttonhole Sewing 31 Button Sewing 34 Blind hem 35 Stitching () Mending 0 37 Attaching 41 Elastic Shell Stitching ( 's__' -1 ,N _' 42 Roll 43 Hemmi. ng Lapped Seam Sewing '......' ITh ( rN 1 N N .___,J Ed9eEe DD 0D Quilting
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    about 1cm (0.4") inside the edge. Lower the presser foot. To reinforce the seam, sew reverse stitches to the edge of the fabric. Lower the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. * Leave the ends of the threads of about 15cm (6"). Step-3 Step-4 Guide the fabric by hand as it is fed. Never
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    -3 ower I the f3 o4 ot Lower the foot and stan sewing. At the end of sewing, raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the foot to release and remove the fabric by pulling it to the left. Step-2 Cut the both threads together with the thread cutter behind the presser bar as shown. 23
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    (1) Use the cloth guide to sew a seam with a certain interval from the edge. Set the guide in the hole of the arm, right to the needle plate, and adjust the dis tance. (2 Run the machine with the edge of the fabric touching the guide. Adjusthg thread t1 ensio, Upper thread tension dial In most
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    Zigzag Sewing ii. 1I1 I For a long stitch, turn the dial clod wise. For a short stitch, turn it court clockwise For a wide stitch, turn the lever to ward 7. For a narrow stitch, turn it toward 0. Move zigzag width Control lever to desired position, then lock it with th€ Stopper. * The stopper can
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    edge. Lower the presser foot. Lower the needle by tUrning the hand wheel toward you. * Leave the ends of the threads of about 15cm (6"). Guide the fabric by hand as it is fed. Never pull too hard on it. To reinforce the seam, set the machine for the straight stitch and sew in reverse at the
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    Eastc Sewna Excellent for seaming elastic materials. Straight stitch Machine setting Good for etc With smaI1 zigzag stitch Machine setting f, materials, 7- W1thmuIttpIe zigzag ntkir * Weaken the pressure of the presser foot for very elastic materials. 27
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    needle comes to the right groove. be needle should be right of the foot When sewing the right side, place the zipper under the left side of the foot. Sew carefully beside the right side teeth of the zipper, guiding the fabric. When sewing the left side, place the zip per under the right side of
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    which do not fray easily. II to Sew j Step-i ends of threads Step-2 cloth gide
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    ______ ier oak nq Overlocking stitches can sew seams and finish them in one operation. WItfr crosS-ovOr-edge stitch Machine tIñgi Suitable for tersey materials, etc. How to sew Sew in the same way as overcasting. With blind-over-edge stitCt Good for thic etc. M*ch1esetng I over casting ZØ®
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    to the back. Adjustment of stitch width, Adjustment of stitch length .... see p. 19. How tosew It is recommended to sew a testing sample first with the same fabric as the garment. Stepi guide lines length of a butto° diameter Mark guidelines on the fabric where the buttonhole to be sewn. The
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    (2) When the arrow mark of the comes back to the starting line, sewing. foot stop Step-5 Step-6 knot (1) Turn the lever to the "0" position. (2) Sew 5 or 6 stitches to make a knot. Cut the buttonhole in pushing the cutter forward. the middle by * Use a needle to avoid
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    , to the pro and to the (2) Sew in the buttonhole. same way as an ordinary pressing with finger crochet cotton (3) After finishing sewing, cord so that the loop other side disappears stitching. pull the ends of the of the cord on the into the buttonhole - NOTE - (4) Cut both ends of the
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    lifter, even thick buttons can be sewn easily. Machine setting Set the zigzag width at "0" Place the button so that the needle lo wers into the left hole. Lower the presser foot. Step-2 Sew the button on. Draw out the work and cut off the thread ends with 10cm (4") left. Step-4 (1) Turn the
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    Superb for hemming skirts, trousers, suits, etc., without the stitches showing on the right side of the fabric. ast Wjtitc 'J ?2 Wrong side 6 1 rPAfrgtt4ej Insert the blind nem stitch guide under tPe spring plate on the foot holder. I! Fold the fabric as shown. / 3-5 mm (0.2") -,.,i I 35
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    Adjust the guide fabric perfectly. to touch the fold of the (3) Sew carefully guiding together with the guide. the , it is preferable to do basting or ironing beforehand. With elastic blind hem stitch Machine setting right side wrong side Suitable for eiastic materials. t andoo: b'ind hem
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    the edges of the fabric together as shown. (2) Sew 2 more stitches at the side parallel with the first stitch. * If necessary, reinforce the rip with a piece of fabric on the back side. Macbn,etng Ii D How to sew (1) Cover the worn part completely with a piece of the same material as the fabric
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    (3) Mending a big hole 4) Mending a small hole (1) Set presser position. foot pressure control dial to the "0" (2) (3) Place a piece of fabric on the Sew back aonvderftohrethpbaytchhainngd.area back side of the hole. by moving the fabric *
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    fabric on the hoop with the worn -out part in the center. Hold the hoop correctly as shown. Place the upper thread under the foot passing through the hole of the foot. Sew over the worn-out part, guiding the hoop back and forth by hand. Making stitches closely spaced gives a better finish. * Be sure
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    free-arm (2) Place the upper thread passing through the hole under the of the foot. foot (3) Loop the article nnto the free-arm. (4) Place your fingers the darned part. as close as possible to (5) Sew the darned fabric with your part vertically, fingers. guiding the * Be sure the
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    Attacing Eastc Elastic can be easily attached to Sleevebands, skirt waists, etc. - NOTE - (1) Place the elastic on the fabric and lo the foot. Sew 4 or 5 stitches. (2) Sew along the center, pulling the elas evenly both ser foot. in front and behind the pre 41
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    The stitch gives an attractive trim to children's clothes, blouses, negligees, etc. foot fabric (1) With the folded edge to left, place the fabric under the presser foot in the position where the needle sews just off the outer edge of the fabric. (2) Start sewing, pulling the both thread ends
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    edge under the presser (2) Put and ltohweernetheedlepreinssethrefocoet.nter of the hem (3) Sew ends aawafyewfrosmtitycohuesbypuhlalinndg. both thread (1) Raise the fabric. foot with the needle down in the (2) Insert the the foot. folded edge into the mouth of 43
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    edge of fabhc / With zigzag stitch Lower the presser foot and continue to sew. * By lifting up the foot easily feeds edge the out. of the fabric a fabric without little, the sliding it Machine setting How to sew Sew with in the straight same stitch. way as the roll hemming * Do
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    of waw Step-i neseTng fabric which does not fray Step-2 fabric which frays easHy Place one piece over another as shown. lower fabric upper fabric Sew over the folded side of the fabric. area from the righ On the left, the needle inside the upper fabric. comes slightly On the right
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    ge ätcj To join the edges of the fabric. IiIiiVjI: vy fabrics that Sew carefully, keeping fabrics come together foot. the line where in the center of the the Good for etc. interlining, 47
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    ween the quilting fashion ifsabeariscy aanndd afubna.ckJiunsgt osfanadlwigihcthwpeoilgyhetstfeirrmolry lamb's woven wool lining fabric and (batting) 1 sew a way Machine setting % - Setting quilting guide How to sew Insert the plate on the quilting holder. guide under the spr Seams
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    pensil or tailor's chalk and sew. From the second line, sew with the guide just following the seam of the first line. The width between the seams can be adjusted by moving the guide in the arrow direction. * Tighten the lower thread a little. * Attractive pin tuck stitching cannot be ob tained with
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    is done easily by sewing part of children's blouses, etc. several rows of smocking stitch parallel over the pre-gathered Machine settiflg How to sew Step-i lower threads Step-2 - How to do pre-gathering with the machine- (1) Sew two straight lines on the part for smocking with the
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    . Pass the cord under the spring of the cording foot then to the groove on the back side of the foot. Decide the width and the length of the zigzag stitch according to the thickness of the cord. Sew on the cord along the design while guiding the cord with your fingers. To change the
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    ana vrnnoqrammhig Exquisite designs are easy with the machine. Needle Upper Thread{-_- [ Lower Use small needle numbers Fine, thin, silky-type of threads As thin as upper thread or thinner (1) Draw your desired design on with a pencil or tailor's chalk. the fabric (2) Spread the fabrk on an
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    by turning the holding the handupper Sew 5-6 to make a stitches knot. with the zigzag width at 0 * Be sure the presser foot lifter is lowered. Step-2 * swTSeaSoiweldeowtigtnhnegtgthth.lteeebhveezsetitrtgoietzurcfatrhglepieqnewsuerfieaodonsrftthmcltylhawoenswicetdhietea
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    on the wish to part make of an the base applique Step-3 Stitch with zigzag stitches on the outline. The stitch length and width should be adjusted according to the figure and the size of work and the type Sew 5-6 stitches in width at 0 to keep Coming out. the the end with the zigzag thread
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    Places which were once hard or impossible You can do sleeves, cuffs, collars, the edge to sew can now be sewn easily with of trousers, tubular articles, etc. a free-arm. Preparation of the machine extnsior" 'ier Pull out the lever and slide off the ex tension table in the arrow direction. *
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    the needs rotary hook to be clean. cause the slow running of the machine or irregular stitches, (1) Open the shuttle cover and remove the bobbin case. (2) Brush off all the lint with the attached cleaning brush. *When the thread is rooted in the hook groove, turn the handwheel out the
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    arrows. Inside the face plate Apply one drop of oil to the parts indicated by arrows. * After oiling, run the machine 5 or 6 times or run it fast for 1 or 2 minutes * Use oil manufactured machine use. specifically for sewing Other oils to jam. will evetually cause the mechanism * In the
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    Trouble Machine does not sew Making noise Running slowly Probable Cause Not plugged in properly. Power supply switch is not on. Thread is stuck in the hook groove. Lack of oil. Dust of thread jamming the rotary hook. Dust of thread jamming the feed dog. Thread is stuck in the hook groove. Breaking
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    . of the stitch with the Setting stitch width more than 3.5 when sewing with twin needle. 9 9 9 24.26 7 - 20 . Light going Not plugged in properly. Power supply switch is not on. 7 7 60 OU Light bulb burnt out. N. B. If trouble is still apparent in the machine, please consult
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