Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET Instruction Manual
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SEQS-6700 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 67 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 2
or changing presser foot, etc. 18. 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. 19. To avoid electrical shock never put the machine nor the mains cable or mains plug - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 3
39 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop 40 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 40 Installation of software 41 - 42 Function buttons when embroidering 43 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 44 - 47 Helpful information for embroidering with FUTURA Multi hoop - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 4
dog control 17. Presser foot lifter 11 19. Thread guide 12 15 20. Twin thread guide 21. Presser foot screw 22. Needle 16 23. Bobbin USB cable 49. Instruction manual 41 41 42 42 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 43 43 44 44 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 5
sewing machine is called the all purpose foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing. 12 The satin foot (14) is another very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing. When purchasing additional bobbins, be sure they are class 15 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY Embroidery - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 6
the foot control plug into the machine socket (3), when using sewing machine only. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be operated either with or the power and the light. When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be disconnected from the power supply - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 7
thread on the spool pin, and secure it with the spool pin cap. Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration. 1 2. Put end of thread through the hole in bobbin as shown. 2 Place bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle as far as - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 8
in the slot (B). Then pull the thread along the groove on the needle plate until it is snipped with cutter on the top left. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to pull up the bobbin thread. 6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. A Cutter Groove - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 9
it down along the groove (3). * Guide the thread into the thread guide (4). * Pass the thread through the eye of the needle (5) from front to back. (See following page for instructions on operation of the Automatic Needle Threader.) IMPORTANT: To verify that the machine is threaded properly in the - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 10
. 1. Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the thread with your right hand. Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar then manually thread the needle after hooking the thread through the thread guide on the needle bar. 1 2 3 Twin thread guide Thread guide Threading - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 11
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: If the machine is not used frequently, put a drop of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc. If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of the hook using a small screw driver. Felt disc 9 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 12
guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. For general sewing , the same size and type of thread is used in the bobbin as in the needle. IMPORTANT: Use only SINGER band Always disconnect the machine from power supply by - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 13
threads 'lock' in the middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing. Under side Well balanced Top side you will need to adjust the tension control. Do this, however, only after you have determined that the machine is correctly threaded (see page 7). Make all adjustments with presser foot ' - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 14
FUNCTIONS 4 1 5 2 3 6 7 8 1. LCD DISPLAY When turning on the machine without the embroidery unit attached, straight stitch number 00, is selected. The information on the display changes for regular sewing, programming and embroidering. For regular sewing, the LCD display shows the number of - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 15
AND DELETE PROGRAM DIAL Setting Stitch Width and Stitch Length In sewing mode, stitch width (needle position for straight stitch) and stitch either side of the stitch width/ stitch length value number disappears, the machine is set at the maximum or minimum stitch width or length available for - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 16
mode, either press the Twin Needle button again or turn the machine off. Twin Needle sewing is only active when the LED light next to the Twin Needle button is lit. It is recommended that you use SINGER Style 2025 twin needles. 7. THREAD CUTTING MODE Press this button to activate Thread Cutting - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 17
. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. 7. SPEED CONTROL LEVER Sliding the lever sets desired sewing speed. When foot control is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter. The speed control lever can be used in both the sewing mode and the embroidery mode. 7 15 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 18
TO SEW QUICK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH STITCH No. 00 LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 2.5 0.5 - 4.8 NEEDLE POSITION AUTO MANUAL CENTER LEFT - RIGHT 01 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 CENTER LEFT - RIGHT 02 2.5 2.0 - 4.0 CENTER - LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL LENGTH - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 19
LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL 11 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 3.5 - 7.0 26 0.5 0.5 - 1.0 3.5 2.0 - 6.0 12 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 3.0 1.0 - 6.0 27 0.5 0.5, 0.8 5.0 2.0 - 7.0 13 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 - - 28 1.3 1.0 - 2.0 6.3 3.8 - - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 20
LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL 41 2.5 1.5 - 2.5 5.0 3.5 - 7.0 56 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 7.0 3.5 - 7.0 42 2.5 1.3 - 3.0 6.0 3.0 - 7.0 57 0.5 0.5 - 3.0 7.0 3.0 - 7.0 43 2.0 1.5 - 3.5 4.5 2.0 - 7.0 58 0.5 0.5 - 3.0 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 21
LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL LENGTH STITCH No. AUTO MANUAL WIDTH AUTO MANUAL 71 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.0 2.0 - 7.0 86 1.5 0.5 - 1.5 7.0 3.0 - 7.0 72 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 1.0 - 7.0 87 2.5 1.5 - 2.5 5.0 3.5 - 7.0 73 2.0 1.5 - 3.0 6.0 3.0 - 6.0 88 2.5 1.0 - 2.5 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 22
the fabric gently with your hands. When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop the sewing machine. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both Metric and Inch Markings as an aid for guiding your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. First turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle is in its - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 23
TIE-OFF FUNCTION 16 1. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches forward and then 4 stitches in reverse and continue to sew forward until the foot control is released. 2. Press the reverse button and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in forward and - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 24
on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of stitch width is about 5 mm. is the selection range when setting the value manually. SATIN STITCH SETTINGS: Presser foot - Satin Foot This is a closely spaced stitch - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 25
fold. NOTE: For a narrower or wider blind hem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to your desired length and width. Then adjust the guide on the foot. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide. 4 4. When completed, the stitching is almost invisible on - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 26
give OVEREDGE STITCH 09 This stitch is especially used for making sportswear. It sews repairing raw or worn edges as well. RIC-RAC STITCH 18 The ric- for edge-joining. BLANKET STITCH 69 79 This stitch is commonly used for machine appliqué, though it can be used decoratively as well. When used for - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 27
to heavy-weight cotton. SLANT PIN STITCH 76 85 Use this stitch for decorative embellishment. It can also be used for seams on stretch fabrics. Sew near the raw edge of the fabric and trim close to the outside of the stitching. THORN STITCH 25 It is a versatile stitch used for - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 28
stitch pattern used for picot like edges and for appliqué work. ENTREDEUX STITCH 71 Useful for decorative stitching on borders and for use in heirloom sewing. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a Wing Needle (SINGER Style 2040) to create holes in the stitch pattern. 26 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 29
stretch fabrics or for decoration especially of borders. FISHBONE STITCH 77 Use to create decorative borders and for embroidery. SEWING ON A BUTTON 90 SETTINGS :Presser foot - Button Sewing Foot :Feed dog control - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Lower presser foot. Turn the - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 30
in between tab A and tab B. 2. Buttonholes can be sewn to match the size of the button. It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to keep the foot from vibrating when moving across the table. Tab A PROCEDURE * Use an interfacing in the area of the garment where - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 31
on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Fabric marking Mark * Sewing will be completed automatically in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking Buttonhole foot alignment position 29 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 32
the cords to the wrong side of the fabric, then tie to secure. Trim the excess cords. Spur BUTTONHOLING WITH HARD-TO-SEW FABRICS When buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics or along the edge of multi-layered garments, attach the underplate (A) onto the buttonhole foot as illustrated to make perfect - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 33
"(45mm) in length. For larger buttons use the satin foot and the manual buttonhole stitches (#91-93). * Use the satin foot to create larger buttonholes. at the top of the buttonhole mark. buttonhole. 2 3. Sew second bartack and stitch backward until needle reaches beginning of buttonhole. - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 34
same way. to check the stitch pattern to be used. wound onto the bobbin to make sure that the thread will not run out during sewing. particular fabric that you are working with. For example, place a piece of tear-away stabilizer underneath the stitching area when working with a cotton fabric. (See - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 35
MORE SEWING EXAMPLES See the sample to the right for more examples on how to use the decorative stitches. 29 30 13 20 17 29 26 19 23 33 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 36
3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to turn off power to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Foot holder Screw * Raise presser foot lifter. * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle is - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 37
THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to page 7 - 9. NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to the machine for embroidery. EXTENSION TABLE 1. Turn off power to machine. 2. Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine. (Refer to page 54.) 35 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 38
foot. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to page 40.) 1. Holding handle of embroidery unit, carefully slide toward the left while pressing release lever. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn the connector cap to the left to close for general sewing. 3 Handle - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 39
slack. Fit the two frames together by pressing down on the inner frame. a. Tighten hoop adjusting screw. b. Once fabric is properly positioned in embroidery frame with no slack, securely tighten the screw. Hoop adjusting screw c. Tighten the fabric in the frames so that it makes a sound like - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 40
pull in, which may result in problems such as shrinkage and puckering of the fabric around the embroidery area. Stretchy fabrics The fabric may the fabric on which you are embroidering. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use and apply the stabilizer correctly. The stabilizer - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 41
as illustrated. WHEN EMBROIDERING ALONG THE EDGE OF FABRIC SUCH AS A HANDKERCHIEF WHEN EMBROIDERING A NARROW PIECE OF FABRIC SUCH AS RIBBON TAPE Embroidery surface at fabric edge Stabilizer (Adhesive surface facing) Hoop inner frame Stabilizer Ribbon tape Stabilizer Hoop inner frame 39 - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 42
PREPARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 1. Turn hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle comes to its highest position. ATTACHING AND REMOVING EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 (A) 1. Raise presser foot and needle, and push up lever (A) of under it. To remove, pull the hoop - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 43
the CD to your PC. This procedure is refered to as instructions below in order to successfully install the software for your FUTURA sewing & embroidery machine on your personal computer. The software for your FUTURA sewing & embroidery machine comes on a CD-ROM disc. In most personal computers the - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 44
USB cable between your computer and sewing machine. 1. Turn on your sewing machine. Make sure the needle has been moved to the highest position by turning the hand wheel towards you. 2. Double click on the FUTURA icon shortcut your desktop to open up the embroidery software. 3. You are now ready to - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 45
push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle automatically stops at its highest position. FORWARD STITCH BUTTON After the embroidery design has been transferred to the machine, the embroidery can be advanced one stitch at a time. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 46
TROUBLESHOOTING SKIPPED STITCHES AND THREAD BREAKAGES OCCUR Needle tip is broken. Thread path page 4. Thread or fabric bits have collected under the needle plate. EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS-ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE HOOP SIDE Embroidering is continuing when thread is tangled. No stabilizer - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 47
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA 1. If stitches are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread , the density of the stitching is either too tight or not tight enough. The software will recalculate the stitch on an imported design when sizing, but only when using DESIGN - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 48
adjusted when resizing design ? When sizing designs in the software you can resize designs from the Library in the hoop into very small segments? One color block can end up 'divided' into several blocks. The machine has a certain limit of stitches that it can accept. So what most probably happens is - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 49
EYE If embroidering several color blocks in the same color the machine might cut the top thread too short. If that happens, times larger than the intended output. Lines that are too narrow to properly sew out are eliminated by the software when it cleans up the artwork. Vector Art / Vector Art (mode - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 50
software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy to rehoop the fabric so that each part of the design lines up exactly. This embroidery will compensate for it and sew accordingly. Please note: the - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 51
on the tool bar. 5. The grey area (#1 Hoop) is the first of the embroidery data that is sent to the machine for sewing. Set fabric and stabilizer into the hoop, aligning cross lines of data 1 within the guide line markings of the hoop. (See There are two sets of markings on the inner hoop - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 52
shows "MH" as illustrated, and the cross lines for data 1 with input point A blinking. A 7. Use the shift buttons on the machine to move the hoop, until the needle comes to point A on the cross line, and push the OK button. Note: If a mistake is made when - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 53
wrong, and they do not form an exact right angle, the software will show the following error message and give you an opportunity to enter the alignment points again. B C 9. When all three points are input, click on Send design in the Machine Navigator box to send design portion of data 1 to the - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 54
panel are used to step through the design color by color and within a color block. After transferring desired design(s) to your FUTURA sewing and embroidery machine, the display shows number of current color block and total number of color blocks as illustrated. The three horizontal lines indicate - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 55
for a few seconds, and then changed back to normal display. The transferred embroidery data is still available in the machine. USB cable is connected, but embroidery data is not transferred yet. All LED lamps are turned off. Embroidery data is being transferred. All LED lamps are turned off - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 56
sewing purposes and lowered for darning, freehand embroidery SEWING arm model. With the extension table in position, it provides a large working and pull it off to the left as shown. To replace, slide the extension table back into place until it clicks. With the extension table removed the machine - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 57
PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch is turned off.- Turn on the switch. (see page 4). * Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Raise buttonhole lever. (see page 28 - 29). * Buttonhole lever is not lowered when sewing against machine feeding action. - Guide it gently - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 58
and hook area with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of sewing machine (optional) oil on the hook race as indicated by the arrows. (A, B) NOTE: SINGER(page 57) Brand Sewing Machine Oil suited for sewing machine lubrication. 5. Replace the bobbin case with the projection (3) positioned 5 against - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 59
It should be oiled periodically. For the machine used after a long interval : It should be oiled before it is used. CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before oiling. For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. Use of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil will cause damage to your - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 60
and then UNDER the second metal platform. If the foot is not cutting, it is usually because the material is not placed OVER the 6. Sew slowly and gently guide the fabric. The cut & hem works best if no more than ½" is being trimmed. 1/4" FOOT This foot provides a perfect ¼" seam guideline, which is - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 61
open area at the front, you can see markings much more easily. 1. Set machine to desired stitch. 2. With a marking pencil or chalk, trace the outline for the needle will line up with the opening of the foot before starting to sew. 2. Before closing the seam on your project, use a fabric marker to - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 62
the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord. Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord over the design. 03 * The cording foot is an optional accessory. Triple cording 1. Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three cords into the grooves of the foot and pull - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 63
the darning/ freehand embroidery foot and lower the foot. 7. Sew with a fast speed while guiding the fabric slowly. guide you to sew 5/8 of an inch seam allowances. To attach the guide, simply insert it into the opening of the shank at the back of the presser foot on your machine. * The edge guide - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 64
machine, regardless of the stitch you have selected. Use of a SINGER Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is strongly recommended. The twin needle is not included with the SEQS-6700 sewing mode and return the machine to normal sewing mode, either press the twin needle button again or shut the machine off - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 65
displayed with LED lamps above stitch pattern numbers on control panel and/or PC screen. When a message is On control panel Problem Correction Sewing Embroidery Machine is locked up due to thread entangled with bobbin case or rotation interrupted forcibly. Turn off power switch and eliminate the - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 66
On control panel Problem Correction Breakage of top thread is detected. supply or rethread top thread and restart. Sewing Embroidery Unable to start with needle lowered. Raise needle and restart. Unable to start with presser foot lifted. Lower presser foot and restart. Hoop size is - Singer SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET | Instruction Manual - Page 67
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SEQS-6700
INSTRUCTION MANUAL