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    Accessory User Guide 2021
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    sew garments, you will find many presser feet and accessories that will help you save time and help you to express your creativity. This user's guide groups SINGER® accessories into various sewing categories to help you select the foot that is right for the type of sewing that you prefer to
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    Table of Contents SINGER® Sewing & Embroidery Machines 4-7 Utility Garment Sewing 8-18 Decorative & Crafting Sewing 19-27 Quilting 28-35 Presser Feet Kits 36-37 Embroidery 38-39 Additional Accessories 40-41 Overlock Sewing and Embellishment 42-49 Notions (Needles,Scissors and Dress Forms 50
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    your machine does not appear under a presser foot or an accessory, then this foot or accessory cannot be used with your machine. Step by step instructions teach you how to use each presser foot. If your machine is not listed below, please visit our website www.SINGER.com for more information. 4
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    MA Series MB Series SINGER® SEWING & EMBROIDERY MACHINES MC Series Mechanical 1507 1507WC 1525/1725 1748 8280 8280L 8280 SMART II 1105 1116 1120 1130 7020 M1500 M1600 M2100 M2400 M3200 M3300 M3400 M3500 Tradition 2250 2259 2263 2273 2277 2282 Promise 1408 1409 1412 Promise 1512 Promise II
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    SINGER® SEWING & EMBROIDERY MACHINES CB Series CC Series Curvy 5625 8763 8767 8770 8780 Athena 2009 One/160 SINGER® One SINGER® One Plus 70 8768 Cosmo/Confidence S800 5625 7256 7256 HC 7258 7285Q Patchwork 7363 7410 7412 7422 7424 7426 7430 7436 7442 7444 7446 7448 7462 7463 7464 7465 7466 7469
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    CD Series SINGER® SEWING & EMBROIDERY MACHINES EB Series IEF RANGE C240 EA Series Superb / Legacy EM200 SE300 SE340 C440Q C440 SA Series Futura FQ-4 SEQS-6000 SEQS-6700 5 Futura Quintet 8500Q Modern Quilter XL400 XL420 XL550 XL580 14CG/14ET/14HD/14SH 14CG-754 14ET-754 14SH-644 14SH-654 14SH-
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    Utility Garment Sewing 8
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    an extension marked with the most popular seam allowances, and a movable fabric guide that can be set where you need for the project you are making the fabric under the presser foot with the fabrics edge along the guide. 5. Stitch seam with desired seam allowance. STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT #250052196
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    UTILITY GARMENT SEWING ALL-PURPOSE FOOT #2500268.06 M/C Code: MA, MB The All Purpose Presser Foot is used for general sewing on most types of fabric. It has a wide needle opening that allows for sewing of stitches up to 7mm in width or straight stitching with the needle in various positions. The
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    top edge of hem. 5. Position the hem under the foot so that the fold is against the guide in the center. Turn the knob on the right side of the foot to adjust the guide so that widest zigzag stitch of the Blind Hem Stitch catches only 1 or 2 threads of the fabric
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    the outer garment. 7. With the garment right side up, mark the bottom stop of the zipper with a pin. Hand baste through the three layers as a guide, if desired. 8. Machine stitch through all three layers from top to bottom, pivoting at the bottom and stitching to the basted seam. Re-position zipper
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    UTILITY GARMENT SEWING INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT #250061696 M/C Code: MA, MC*, CB, CC, EC The Invisible Zipper Foot is used in applying a completely concealed closure in garments and home décor items-no stitching is visible on the outside of the fabric. The foot has a needle hole in the center and
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    the thread wraps over the edge for a serged effect. 1. Snap on the Overcasting Foot. 2. Place fabric under the foot with the edge aligned against the guide on the right side. 3. Select overlock, zigzag or other desired stitch. 4. Adjust length. Adjust width so that the needle doesn't hit the bar in
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    UTILITY GARMENT SEWING GATHERING FOOT #2500259.09 M/C Code: MA, MB, MC, CA, CB, CC, CE, EA, EB, EC The Gathering Foot is used to form gathers in fabric. It can gather a single fabric or gather and attach to a second flat fabric simultaneously. It works best on light to medium weight fabrics.
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    UTILITY GARMENT SEWING NON-STICK FOOT #2500262.06 M/C Code: MA, MB, MC*, CA,CB, CC, CE, EA, EB, EC The Non-Stick Foot is sometimes called a Teflon Foot. It is used to sew specialty fabrics such as leather, plastic, vinyl and oilcloth. The slick surface on the underside of the Non-Stick Foot
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    PIPING FOOT #250041596 M/C Code: CD The Piping Foot is used to insert packaged piping into seams and edges for a tailored finish. For specialty piping, cord can be covered with fabric. The clear view allows you to see your stitching and piping placement and to see the first row of stitching
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    Decorative & Crafting Sewing 19
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    embellishment can be added to fabrics with decorative cords, threads, or thin yarns. The grooves in the foot keep the cords parallel and flat while guiding them back through to the groove under the presser foot as they are stitched to your fabric. This foot may also be used for shirring
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    : MA, MB, CA, CB, CC, EA, EB, EC The parallel Sewing Foot is used to create evenly spaced rows of decorative stitches or as a guide when sewing stitches that have sideways motion. Guidelines are also marked to ensure accuracy when turning corners. 1. Snap on the Parallel Sewing Foot 2. Thread the
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    DECORATIVE & CRAFTING SEWING SATIN STITCH FOOT #250060296 M/C Code: MA, MB, CA, CB, CC, EA, EB, EC The Satin Stitch Foot is also called an appliqué or special purpose foot. It is used for sewing decorative stitching, appliqué, and other surface embellishments on projects. This foot has a tunnel
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    DECORATIVE & CRAFTING SEWING Note: To align several rows of stitching, draw guide lines with a marking pen. Use a stabilizer under the fabric to prevent of the foot keep the tucks from being flattened and serves as guides for stitching parallel rows of tucks. 1. Snap on the Pintuck Foot.
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    lace or trim together side by side. It can also be used for stitching in the ditch, edge stitching, and Hong Kong finishes. The vertical guide in the center of the foot assures that your stitching stays perfectly straight. 1. Snap the Edge Joining Foot onto the machine. 2. Position fabrics or trims
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    Stitch subsequent rows using the red lines on the foot as a guide while stitching. Note: When sewing decorative stitches that have sideways motion, to add embellishment to projects. The loop on the front of the foot guides the threads, yarns, or cords while stitching. 1. Position the yarn, cord
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    pleats) c. Ruffling Blade-forms the gathers or pleats by pushing the fabric to the needle d. Separator Blade-bottom plate of the attachment e. Separator Guides-slots to guide the edge of the fabric To Make a Ruffle or Gather: 1. Remove the regular presser foot and attach the Ruffler Foot - the fork
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    DECORATIVE & CRAFTING SEWING FLOWER STITCH FOOT #2500261.01 M/C Code: CA, CB, CC, CE, EA, EB, EC With the Flower Stitch Foot beautiful flowers and other circular designs can be created. Use various threads, stitches, size settings or twin needle for unique embellishments. 1. Drop the feed dogs
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    Quilting 28
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    ¼" in front of and behind the needle hole for ease in starting and stopping and perfection in pivoting of corners. 1. Snap the ¼" Foot with Guide onto the machine. 2. Select the straight stitch and center needle position. 3. Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabrics edge along the
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    the layered quilt fabrics with the top of the quilt face up. The guide of the foot should align with the seam (ditch) of the quilt. 5. Stitch-in-the-ditch of the quilt seams as desired while keeping the fabric along the guide of the foot. FREE MOTION / DARNING FOOT #2500263.06 M/C Code: CB, CC,
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    CLEAR OPEN TOE FREE-MOTION #250041096 M/C Code: CD The Clear Open Toe Free-Motion Foot provides an unobstructed view for free motion sewing or stippling around pieced quilts or embroidered designs. 1. Snap on the Clear Open Toe Free Motion Foot. 2. Drop the feed dogs or cover them. 3. Thread
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    or quilting. Easily snaps onto the free arm of the machine. Legs fold away for storage. 1. Create professional results easily. 2. Gives extra stability / support when sewing larger projects 3. Easily snaps onto the free arm of the machine 4. Legs easily fold away for storage Works with the following
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    The Featherweight Extension Table is perfect for sewing large projects or for quilting. It has a ruler at the front for a quick reference or guide and the adjustable-height legs provide added stability. Table Measurement (Inches): 15.75 L X 10.13 W X 1.25 H 1. Simply take off the removable storage
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    Presser Feet Kits 36
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    SINGER® ROAD SHOW PRESSER FEET KIT #u2-SU5-021 This set features nine presser feet and a twin needle in a SINGER® display case. Included are: Blind Hem Foot Cording Foot Even Feed Foot Free Motion/Darning Foot Gathering Foot Overcasting Foot Rolled Hem Foot Satin Stitch Foot Straight Stitch Foot
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    Embroidery 38
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    hoop size is 7" x 4" (180mm x 100 mm) and includes six border designs. 1. Place the fabric and stabilizer into the hoop. 2. Line up the fabric with the guide on the right side of the hoop. 3. Snap the clamp in place to secure your fabric in the hoop. 4. When the embroidery is completed, a jump
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    Additional Accessories 40
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    BOBBIN CASE #2500269.06 M/C Code: MA Perfect as a spare bobbin case for specialty sewing such as bobbin work. Easily sew with thicker threads by adjusting the tension screw on the bobbin case. ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES BOBBINS #250061096 10 pack of plastic class 15 M/C Code: MA, MB, CC, CD, EB
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    Overlock Sewing and Embellishment 42
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    Normal Upper Knife: Engaged or disengaged 1. Loosen the screw and pull the guide to the left. 2. Insert the elastic through the opening and pull to the back of the foot. 3. Re-position the guide and tighten the screw. 4. Snap the Elastic Foot to the machine. 5.
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    Foot onto the machine. 2. The width of the seam allowance can be adjusted by loosening the screw on the front of the foot, sliding the guide to the desired position, then re-tightening the screw. 3. Place the fabric to be gathered right side up, between the Gathering Foot and the needle
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    250060696 M/C Code: SA The Lace Foot makes it easy to serge lace and delicate trims together or onto fabric without damaging the header. The adjustable guide of the foot ensures that the stitching will be accurate as well as ensure that your lace stays intact. Setting up the Serger: Needle: Right
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    a Cording Foot. It is used to cover cording to make piping or for inserting piping into seams. The groove in the bottom of the foot guides the cording or piping while stitching. Setting up the Serger: Needle: One or two Stitch Type: Three or four-thread overlock stitch Stitch Length: 3-5 mm
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    Notions (Needles, Scissors & Dress Forms) For optimum performance, SINGER® recommends to change your needle every 6-8 hours of sewing and/ or type of fabric. 48
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) UNIVERSAL NEEDLE 250055196 250058896 250052796 250052796 250053096 250053996 250055896 250059296 250057696 250052696 250053396 SIZE 70/10 - 5 COUNT SIZE 70/10 - 10 COUNT SIZE 80/12 - 5 COUNT SIZE 80/12 - 10 COUNT SIZE 90/14 - 5 COUNT SIZE 90/14 - 10
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) MICROTEX NEEDLE 250057496 SIZE 60/08 - 5 COUNT 250055396 SIZE 70/10 - 5 COUNT 250053296 SIZE 80/12 - 5 COUNT 250054796 SIZE 90/14 - 5 COUNT 250056496 ASST - 5 COUNT Perfect for microfibers, polyester and other synthetic fabrics. This needle is indicated for
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    in the US EMBROIDERY NEEDLE 250053196 SIZE 80/12 - 5 COUNT 250052896 SIZE 90/14 - 5 COUNT 250054196 ASST - 5 COUNT Guard against excess friction allowing trouble-free embroidery and decorative stitching due to big eye and rounded point Not available in the US HEAVY DUTY TITANIUM NEEDLE 250054096
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) TWIN NEEDLE 250058796 250059096 250056596 250056296 250056796 250058096 250058496 250059396 250057096 250055696 DENIM SIZE 100/16 - 4MM - 1 COUNT UNIVERSAL SIZE 80/12 - 1.6MM - 1 COUNT UNIVERSAL SIZE 80/12 - 2MM - 1 COUNT UNIVERSAL SIZE 80/12 - 2.5MM - 1
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) QUILTING NEEDLE 250055296 SIZE 80/12 - 5 COUNT 250054296 SIZE 90/14 - 5 COUNT 250055596 ASST - 5 COUNT Allows easier fabric penetration and helps eliminate skipped stitches with a special tapered tip of the needle Not available in the US STRETCH NEEDLE
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 7.75 INCH (19.7 CM) ALL PURPOSE SCISSOR GREEN #250015601 This Multi-purpose scissor can be used for a variety of sewing and craft projects. Not available in the US 7.75 INCH (19.7 CM) ALL PURPOSE SCISSOR PINK #250015801 This Multi-purpose scissor can be
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    7.75 INCH (19.7 CM) ALL PURPOSE SCISSOR BLACK #250015901 This Multi-purpose scissor can be used for a variety of sewing and craft projects. Not available in the US NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 7.75 INCH (19.7 CM) ALL PURPOSE SCISSOR PURPLE #250016001 This Multi-purpose scissor can be
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 7 INCH (17.8 CM) ALL PURPOSE SCISSOR BLACK #250020296 This Multi-purpose scissor can be used for a variety of sewing and craft projects. Not available in the US 9 INCH (22.9 CM) ALL PURPOSE SCISSOR BLACK #250020496 This Multi-purpose scissor can be used for
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 4.75 INCH (12.1CM) THREAD SNIP, BLACK #250015101 These are useful for quickly trimming thread while at your sewing machine and for snipping off thread ends. Not available in the US 4 INCH (10.2 CM) NEEDLECRAFT SCISSOR, SPECKLED, BLUE, WHITE, AND PINK #
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 4 INCH (10.2 CM) NEEDLECRAFT SCISSOR SPECKLED, MULTI COLOR FLORAL #250014601 • Lightweight design is great for any project • Perfect for detailed cutting with compact design • Playful colors adds some fun to your toolkit Not available in the US 4 INCH (10.2
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 4 INCH (10.2 CM) NEEDLECRAFT SCISSOR, SPECKLED, BLUE FLORAL #250014901 • Lightweight design is great for any project • Perfect for detailed cutting with compact design • Playful colors adds some fun to your toolkit Not available in the US 4 INCH (10.2 CM)
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 4 INCH (10.2 CM) TITANIUM PRECISION DETAIL SCISSOR #250014101 • Lightweight design is great for any project • Perfect for detailed cutting with compact design • Playful colors adds some fun to your toolkit Not available in the US 4 INCH (10.2 CM) EMBROIDERY
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 6 INCH (15.2 CM) EMBROIDERY SCISSOR #250015301 These short and sharp embroidery scissors feature a lightly curved blade for trimming threads and making detailed cuts in fabrics. Not available in the US 6 INCH (15.2 CM) FABRIC SCISSOR #250015401 • Precise
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 8 INCH (20.3 CM) FABRIC SCISSOR #250017401 • Precise Fabric Cutting with Lightweight Thin Design • Long LIfe Precision Honed Blade Edges • Corrosion Resistant Alloy Compact Blade Not available in the US 7 INCH (17.8 CM) BENT FABRIC SCISSOR #250016101 Use
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) 9 INCH (22.9 CM) BENT FABRIC SCISSOR #250016301 These professional shears are ideal for cutting heavy weight fabrics. Not available in the US 63
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) Red Dress Form (S/M) #DF150SM_RD Perfect for fitting garments. Get a perfect fit every time you sew a garment with this adjustable small to medium dress form. Foam backed for easy pinning and marking, features 12 dials to set to your size in seconds. Also
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) BOBBIN WINDER #250050596 - Battery Operated #220445112 - Power Supply Easy one-touch Bobbin winding with auto shut off. Portable for on the go sewers. - No Need for a Sewing Machine to Wind Your Bobbins - Easy, One-Touch Bobbin Winding with Auto Shut-Off
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) CUTTING MAT #250050696 Durable self-healing material with a large 13" x 19" cutting surface. Allows you to cut larger projects using the printed grid. - Premium Large 13"x19" Cutting Mat Surface for Your Largest Projects - Durable, Long-Life Mat with Self-
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    NOTIONS (NEEDLES,SCISSORS AND DRESS FORMS) DELUXE SEWING KIT #250047896 Perfect accompaniment for your sewing machine. Perfect for all of your sewing and mending needs. Every essential tool needed to gauge, cut, pin and stitch in style Contents include: TAPE MEASURE, STRAIGHT AND SAFETY PINS, NEEDLE
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    Index Alphabetical Order BOBBINS & TOOLS Bobbin Case page 41 page 41 NEEDLES page 49-53 Ballpoint page 49 Bobbins (Class 15) page 41 Denim page 50 Bobbins (Class 15J) page 41 Embroidery page 51 Leather page 50 Microtex Quilting page 50 page 53 DRESS FORMS page 64
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    SEWING MACHINE PRESSER FEET ¼" Foot with Guide ¼" Piecing Foot All-Purpose Foot Beading Foot Blind Hem Foot Button Sewing Foot Clear Open Toe Foot Clear Open Toe Free-Motion Foot Cording Foot
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