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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    SINGER ® is a Registered Trademark of The Singer Company Limited Copyright 2004 Singer Sewing Company. All rights reserved throughout the world. “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:”...
  • Page 3 Please use following foot control: Sewing machine model number Used with foot controller number XL-6000 YC-425 (UL, CSA) “This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade winder than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

  • Page 4: Introduction To Sewing Machine

    Automatic threading of sewing machine including the eye of the needle. Place the thread at a predetermined position, and the machine will fully and automatically thread itself. Automatic Thread Exchanger Thread Tension is (Standard Machine) automatically controlled by The sewing machine is able to computer and provides automatically rewind thread to perfectly balanced stitching...

  • Page 5: Endless Bobbin

    THREAD EXCHANGER (Embroidery) When set to automatic, the Thread Exchanger automatically rewinds thread upon completion of each embroidery color step. The next staged color thread is then automatically threaded and the sewing machine automatically starts sewing again. Sew extra large embroidery Endless Bobbin designs up to 250mm x 450mm When the machine runs out of bobbin...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...........2 Straight stitch............28,29 Introduction to Sewing machine........3,4 Automatic back tacking (reverse stitching) ....29 Principal Parts...............7,8 Changing sewing direction / Sewing overlapping seam Accessories..............8 allowances / Starting sewing of heavy-weight fabric..29 Free Arm Sewing ............30 Connecting machine ............9 Reinforcing stretch stitch..........30 Running machine .............9...
  • Page 7 How to Select Large (X-Y Feed) Patterns Helpful messages ..........101~109 (color coded orange) ..........53 Optional Accessories .........110~114 How to Select Small Decorative Patterns......54 Professional Sew-Ware, Embroidery card, Balancing Machine with Trial Sewing Pattern ....54 Card Converter, Ruffler presser foot, How to Modify Patterns..........55 Pintuck foot, Open toe embroidery foot, How to select and sew patterns........56 Darning/embroidery foot, 1/4 inch Quilter’s foot...

  • Page 8: Principal Parts

    Controller Outlet Electric Power Cord Needle Threading Lever Needle Clamp Buttonhole Lever Presser Foot Release Button Presser Foot Screw Singer Needle (Style 2000) Presser foot Holder Presser Foot Feed Dog Cover of Endless Bobbin Winder for Embroidery Needle Plate Bobbin Case Cover Button...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Cording foot Bobbin winder guide for embroidery thread Auxiliary spool pin and felt Seam ripper Exclusive screwdriver Bobbin Tweezers Lint brush Quilt guide Eyelet punch winder shaft Singer Needles * Standard foot (A) has been factory-attached at the time of delivery.

  • Page 10: Connecting Machine

    Connecting machine / Running machine / Operation switches Connecting Sewing Machine Push foot speed controller plug into lower receptacle at right Push power cord plug [1] into receptacle at right end of end of machine. machine . Plug [2] into electric outlet. NOTE: If LCD window is too bright or dark to see the stitch patterns, adjust LCD brightness control (see page 10).

  • Page 11: Functions Of Operation Keys

    Functions of operation keys / LCD screen adjustment Operation Keys Patterns shown on LCD screen can be easily selected and sewn. When this key is pressed, “Stitching procedure” is shown on LCD screen. Used to save and recall patterns and letter strings. Used to change thread tension, stitch length, needle position and zigzag width.

  • Page 12: Automatic Threading Of Standard Sewing Machine

    Automatic Threading of Standard Sewing Machine * Check to be sure that Face Plate Cover is closed. * Do not open Face Pate Cover while machine is engaged in threading. Align mark on handwheel with mark on machine head. Mark Face Plate Cover Holding thread with your right hand, thread machine head along...

  • Page 13: Thread Exchanger (Standard Machine)

    Thread Exchanger (Standard Machine) Press rewind switch to automatically rewind thread. * When sewing embroidery, please see page 63,64. * Do not touch needle thread rewind device during rotation. * When the Thread Exchanger stops during re-winding, turn the power to the machine off, confirm the setting of the thread and then turn the power back on.

  • Page 14: Automatic Wind-In-Place Bobbin Winding

    Automatic Wind-In-Place bobbin winding Automatic bobbin winding using needle thread (Standard Sewing Machine) Be sure to turn off the power switch before installing a bobbin. Bobbin to be used Bottom * Be sure to use special bobbin illustrated above. Standard bobbins cannot perform Wind-In-Place bobbin winding.
  • Page 15 Tensing thread, pass it under presser foot. Lower presser foot. Pull thread Press pictogram Return drop feed lever to into thread end retaining spring. shown on LCD screen. left side. Thread End Retaining Spring Upon completion of bobbin winding, thread is automatically cut.

  • Page 16: Trial Sewing

    Trial Sewing! * Check to be sure that sewing machine is correctly threaded. (If the machine is not correctly threaded, it will not operate.) Pull both the needle thread and bobbin thread through and under the presser foot and to Turn on power to the back of the machine.
  • Page 17 Automatic thread trimming after completion of sewing: Both needle thread and bobbin thread are trimmed. Now, you can Press Thread Trimming Needle moves until its take out your finished Button. upper position is reached. Raise presser foot lifter. fabric. * Cut thick thread or special- purpose thread with a pair After automatic thread of scissors.

  • Page 18: How To Select Utility Patterns (Color Coded Green)

    How to select Utility Patterns (color coded green) * Utility patterns are provided on four different screens. * A light touch on welcome screen will automatically select straight stitching with left stitch base line. This is the stitch pattern that is usually used for straight stitch sewing. * To select another pattern, lightly touch pictogram corresponding to pattern.
  • Page 19 Second screen Third screen Fourth screen These stitches are used for tubular material sewing of trousers or sleeves. They also may be used for attaching patches, emblems or pockets. Buttonholing Straight stitch Zigzag stitch emblem attaching darning...

  • Page 20: Changing Presser Feet

    Changing Presser Feet Be sure to turn off the power switch before replacing presser foot. Raise Presser Foot Lifter. Lower Presser Foot Lifter, and foot will snap on. Push Presser Foot Release Button. Marker line Align presser foot pin with marker line. Presser feet are stored in Auxiliary Bed.

  • Page 21: How To Adjust Stitch Length (Manually)

    How to adjust stitch length (manually) Sewing machine is designed to automatically select an optimum stitch length once a pattern is selected. For automatic stitch length adjustment, Stitch Length, Width and Tension show auto- just touch pictogram of desired pattern. matically on the 4 Utility Screens.

  • Page 22: How To Change Zigzag Width Or Needle Position

    How to change Zigzag Width or Needle Position 1. Zigzag width For automatic zigzag width adjustment, Stitch Length, Width and Tension show auto- just touch pictogram of desired pattern. matically on the 4 Utility Screens. For all other screens, stitch length, width and tension will be shown on a “pop-up”...

  • Page 23: How To Adjust Thread Tension (Manually)

    How to adjust thread tension (manually) The sewing machine has an automatic computer controlled thread metering system that calculates and delivers the precise amount of thread for each needle penetration to create the optimum appearance of each stitch. An override control is available to allow for individual modification for specialized effects. To change thread tension for special-purpose stitching style, follow procedure described below: Example of Balanced Tension for Sewing Straight Stitch * For straight stitch sewing and most all con-...

  • Page 24: 1) Stitching Procedure

    How to use (1) Stitching procedure * Your Computerized sewing machine shows basic operations (stitching procedure, use of sewing machine, tips and problems) under the Advise Section of the LCD Screen. This allows a quick way of finding information without the necessity of referring to the Instruction Manual.
  • Page 25 Stitching style indication symbols and number of screens Eyelet buttonholing 9 screens Running Quilt stitch 1 screen Pin tuck 2 screens Gathering 3 screens Shirring 3 screens 1 screen Invisible zipper setting 9 screens Decorative Top Stitch 1 screen Eyelet buttonholing Setting zipper Eyelet buttonholing 9 screens...

  • Page 26: 2) Use Of Sewing Machine

    How to use 2) Use of sewing machine Example: When you want to know how to perform “automatic needle threading”: Automatic Threading Press pictogram. Press advice key. Press pictogram. Screen * A press on pictogram will return to previous screen. Contents of Machine Usage Automatic needle threading Embroidery date transfer through...

  • Page 27: How To Use Key

    How to use (3) Tips Example: When you want to know “how to cure looping or poor stitching.” Press advice key. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. * In the case where there are two or more explanation screen, press pictogram to see the next “page”...

  • Page 28: Fabric, Thread And Needletable

    * Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin. Note: Singer strongly recommends the use of Singer Needles Type 2000 and 2001. These are Platinum Quality Needles with Special Features to improve Automatic Threading, Sewing and Needle Durability. Caution...

  • Page 29: Straight Stitch

    Straight stitch Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be selected be selected Standard presser Seam Guides foot (A) Needle plate Straight stitch is basic stitching style. 5/8” Left needle Select needle and thread that matches fabric to be used. position (Automatic) Needle entry point : Left needle position...

  • Page 30: Automatic Back Tacking (Reverse Stitching)

    Automatic back tacking ( reverse stitching ) *Automatic back tacking can be reset Select first stitch pattern to Example: in three different procedures: Straight stitch be sewn. Press pictogram. Sewing machine will sew three reverse (1) Re-press pictogram. Fabric stitches (back tack stitches) both at beginning (2) Select another stitch pattern.

  • Page 31: Free Arm Sewing

    Free Arm Sewing Free arm sewing capability is very useful for sewing circular fabrics such as cuffs, attaching facing to armhole of sleeveless garment, sewing lower sleeve edge and sewing bottom of trousers. Collar sewing Setting in sleeves Cuff sewing Topstitching Small articles Hemming...

  • Page 32: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag stitch Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) Automatic back tacking Select a stitch pattern to be sewn and press pictogram. Place fabric at sewing starting position and start machine. For overcasting For applique Position fabric under presser To sew curved part, select...

  • Page 33: Overcasting

    Overcasting Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) There are 4 Overcasting Stitches that can be used This stitch style is used Overcasting for overcasting. to prevent cut edge of foot (C) material from fraying. Decorative stitch foot (T) Caution:...

  • Page 34: Basting Stitch

    Basting stitch Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) The Basting Stitch is used to temporarily secure fabric. Select Basting Stitch. Holding both needle thread The Basting Stitch and bobbin thread together, automatically is set to 10mm draw them under the presser stitch length.

  • Page 35: Blindstitching

    Blindstitching Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Blindstitching foot (D) The Blindhem Stitch provides an easy and durable way to finish hems on skirts, dresses and pants. It is also useful for Home Decoration with Curtains and Draperies. The Blindhem Pattern “D”...

  • Page 36: Automatic Buttonholes

    Automatic buttonholes Double bartacking / eyelet buttonholing Stitch pattern to be selected Presser foot to be selected Buttonhole foot (E) These stitch patterns are used for sewing small buttonholes on light-weight fabric These stitch patterns are used for sewing (e.g., shirts and blouses). large buttonholes on light-weight fabric (e.g., shirts and blouses).
  • Page 37 Sequence of automatic buttonholing Bartacking * Machine automatically stops at this position. Machine automatically stops at this position Bartacking Cross-over stitch After completion of buttonhole, trim the Begin sewing. threads. Open buttonhole using a seam ripper. Eyelet punch Straight pin Press Thread Trimming Button.

  • Page 38: Purl Stitch

    Automatic buttonholes Purl stitch Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to selected be selected Same as the double bartacking/eyelet buttonholing Buttonhole foot (E) Needle thread and bobbin thread interlace with each other on right side of fabric to create a finished appearance that resembles a hand-sewn buttonhole. Sequence of buttonholing is same as standard buttonholes.

  • Page 39: Bartacking

    Bartacking Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to selected be selected Buttonhole foot (E) Bartacking is used to reinforce part of seam that is likely to ravel. Example of application Bags * Bartacking length is determined by pressing reverse stitch button. Maximum number of bartacking stitches is 20.

  • Page 40: Setting Zipper To Side Placket Of Garment

    Setting zipper to side placket of garment Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to be selected selected Zipper foot (B) Zipper (Right side) This stitch pattern is used for finishing opening of skirts, slacks and one- 1 cm piece dresses. Slider Example: Skirt : Be sure to insert zipper...

  • Page 41: Center Zipper Insertion

    Center zipper insertion Stitch pattern to Presser foot to be selected be selected Zipper foot (B) This stitch pattern represents zipper inserting method that is used for center front or center back of garments, bags, cushions and various kinds of covers. : Be sure to insert zipper with straight stitches using center stitch base line.

  • Page 42: Zipper Insertion For Small Articles

    Zipper insertion for small articles Presser foot to be Stitch pattern to selected be selected Zipper foot (B) With this stitch pattern, zipper tape appears outside. This zipper setting method is used for crafts and bags. : Be sure to insert zipper with straight stitches using center stitch base line.

  • Page 43: Heirloom Sewing (Using Wing Needle)

    Heirloom Sewing (Using Optional wing needle) Caution Make sure power/light switch is Stitch pattern to Presser foot to off before inserting needle. be selected be selected Decorative stitch foot (T) IMPORTANT Automatic needle threader Recommended Heirloom Insert wing needle. Use correct presser foot. cannot be used.

  • Page 44: Shirring And Gathering

    Shirring and gathering Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) Shirring: For sleeve caps or waistbands Gathering: For sleeve cuff or yoke. Thread length at beginning and end shall be approxi- Decrease needle mately 5 cm.

  • Page 45: Flat Fell Seams

    Flat Fell Seams Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) This stitch pattern is used to finish fabric edges neatly with increased durability. With right sides together, Open fabrics at seamline Fold wider seam allow- align edges of two pieces Cut away one half of and press the uncut...

  • Page 46: Quilting

    Quilting Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) Two piles of fabric are stitched together with batting placed between layers. Sew a row of stitching on the fabric. Place the Insert quilt guide into hole in quilt guide on the first row of stitching and use presser holder.

  • Page 47: Patch Work

    Patch work Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Standard presser foot (A) With pattern stitches, fabrics can be joined together. This stitch technique is useful to join small pieces of fabric to make small articles or interior ornaments. Overlapping patch Open patch 1 cm...

  • Page 48: Button Sewing Foot

    Button Sewing Foot Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Button sewing foot The Zigzag stitch is used to attach both 2 and 4-hole buttons. The button-sewing foot must be attached when sewing a button. Attach button-sewing foot. Lower feed dogs.

  • Page 49: Manual Buttonholes

    Manual buttonholes Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Transparent Buttonhole foot (I) * Automatic foot can make buttonholes up to 11/2: use transparent foot to create larger buttonholes. * To make ribbon casings Other uses for Transparent foot I. * For french machine-sewing: mock whip and roll, pin-tucking and entredeux, are better controlled because there is a groove in buttom of foot.

  • Page 50: Rolled Hemming

    Rolled Hemming Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Rolled hemming foot (F) Rolled hemming is an edge finishing technique that rolls the fabric edge. It is used for finishing bottoms of shirts and blouses or finishing edges of frills or handkerchiefs.

  • Page 51: Attaching Cords

    Attaching Cords Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected For one cord For three (Manual zigzag cords Cording foot (H) stitch width 1.0~2.0) * Gathering and shirring Place pearl cotton into center of foot and zig-zag over it. Secure one end of pearl cotton and pull other end to gather.

  • Page 52: Twin Needle Sewing

    NOTE: * Automatic needle threader and automatic thread cutter cannot be used. * Two colors sewing cannot be performed with twinneedle sewing. IMPORTANT: Use only Singer branded twin needle style #2025. * With machine turned off, insert twin needle into needle clamp.
  • Page 53 Press Press Press Press Press Press Press Used to vertically invert a pattern used for Press Press continuous pattern sewing. Used to mirror a pattern used for continuous pattern sewing. This pictogram is used to select straight stitch with left stitch base. (Also used to return to Utility Pattern Screen.) Used to activate additional Pattern Groups and Alphabet / Numerics Screens.

  • Page 54: How To Select Large (X-Y Feed) Patterns (Color Coded Orange)

    How to Select Large (X-Y Feed) Patterns (color coded orange) Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Press to select a desired pattern. Decorative stitch foot (T) Preparation before sewing For best results always use a stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric and always conduct a trial sew first.

  • Page 55: How To Select Small Decorative Patterns

    How to Select Small Decorative Patterns Press Press Press Press Balancing Machine with Trial Sewing Pattern Some Patterns may need to be balanced depending on the thickness and texture of the fabric. Additionally, the type of interfacing/stabilizer and thread being used may also effect the balance and appearance of a pattern. It is recommended that a test sample be sewn using the same fabric, interfacing/stablizer and thread before sewing on the final garment.

  • Page 56: How To Modify Patterns

    How to Modify Patterns Cursor: Pattern next to this line can be edited, deleted or modified. To add a new pattern between two existing patterns, move cursor to pattern Presser foot to inserting position using pictogram and select pattern to be added. be selected Automatic tie off &...

  • Page 57: How To Select And Sew Patterns

    How to select and sew patterns: Select a pattern by gently pressing the desired pattern Place fabric under presser on the screen. foot and start machine. How to cut cross-over stitch Machine will automatically stop when Cut away unnecessary pattern or memorized sequence of patterns is completed.

  • Page 58: How To Select Alphabet Patterns (Color Coded Blue)

    How to Select Alphabet Patterns (Color coded blue) Stitch pattern Presser foot to to be selected be selected Press picto. Press pictogram Decorative stitch foot (T) Press Press Press Press Press picto Press Press Press Press Press picto Press Press Press Press Press...
  • Page 59 Press Press Press Press Press picto Press Press Press Press Example: Combination Pattern and Alphabet "Letters surrounded with dotted box have reduced spacing and are used to reduce the spacing between Enlarge Size Pictogram kern combinations such as AW." One half Space Full Space Picto- Reduce Size Pictogram Pictogram...

  • Page 60: Saving / Clearing / Opening Patterns

    Saving / Clearing / Opening patterns When a pattern is shown on upper part of LCD screen, it will be stored in (as many as 120 different patterns). Howev- er, they will be automatically cleared by turning power off. If you want to save pattern, press Key.
  • Page 61 To open a saved pattern : Press which a pattern to be Press key. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. opened is stored. To delete a pattern: Press which a pattern to be Press key. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. deleted is stored. Press pictogram, and screen will return to...

  • Page 62: Preparation For Embroidery

    Preparation for Embroidery The Embroidery Side of your Computer Sewing Machine contains numerous embroidery patterns and characters stored in memory. In addition, Sew- Ware embroidery cards (separately available) may be used for embroidery. We hope you will enjoy embroidery with these patterns. The following information relates to the process you need to fully understand to convert your Standard Sewing Machine to an Automatic Embroi-...
  • Page 63 Attaching embroidery Unit to Machine Caution: Do not attach Embroidery Unit by holding the carrage. Slide Embroidery Unit over machine arm. Press lever to rightmost position Turn power off. Remove Auxiliary Bed. until it clicks. Carriage Place Computer Sewing Machine on a sturdy level surface. Attach Embroidery Unit by sliding it into place.

  • Page 64: Thread Exchanger (Embroidery Machine)

    Thread Exchanger (Embroidery Machine) Install Thread Exchanger. Install Thread Spools. In case In case In case of normal of large of small Large Small Large thread thread thread Lever spool spool spool inner cap Place thread so thread wraps Place thread so thread wraps Place thread so thread around spool in a clockwise around spool in a clockwise...
  • Page 65 Lower presser foot lifter. Press key. Press pictogram. Place next color (step) thread on Right Spool “B”. Stage thread through Step 5 (including cutting the thread with Thread Cutter Blade.) * Align mark on handwheel with mark on machine head. For Semi-Automatic Operation If you want to stop Press...

  • Page 66: Endless Automatic Bobbin Winding For Embroidery

    Endless Automatic Bobbin winding for embroidery Automatic winding of bobbin with exclusive embroidery thread * Be sure to use bobbin Bobbin to be used illustrated. If not, machine cannot perform Endless automatic bobbin winding. * Use Bobbin Fill Thread of 90 ~ 100 weight.
  • Page 67 Install Bobbin Winder Guide. Pass thread along groove. * Intially place Guide from its far side. Follow the Threading Track arround all the turns and *Press front of guide until it clicks in thread points [1] though [5]. At numbered positions 1 place.

  • Page 68: How To Select Floral Embroidery Patterns (Color Coded Green)

    How to Select Floral Embroidery Patterns (color coded green) Touch Welcome screen. Press pictogram. : Used to cancel pattern selected. : Used to check patterns when number of patterns you have selected exceeds the number of those can be shown on single screen. Note: When the Stitch Pattern Pictogram displays a “Targeting Oval”...

  • Page 69: How To Select Large Floral Monogram (Color Coded Rose)

    Press Press Press and screen will appear as illustrated in step 13. Press and screen will return to the Step 4 Pattern Selection screen. Press Press Press Press key, and screen will appear as illustrated in step How to Select Large Floral Monogram (color coded rose) 1.

  • Page 70: How To Select Letter And Number Patterns (Color Coded Blue)

    How to Select Letter and Number Patterns (color coded blue) Press Press Press Press Press Press Press and screen will appear as illustrated in step 34. Press Press Press Press and screen will appear illustrated in Step 39. Press Press Press Press and screen will...
  • Page 71 * Various kinds of optional Sew-Ware Embroidery Cards are available for the machine. Contact your Certified Singer Dealer for more information.

  • Page 72: How To Sew Embroidery

    55 mm (width) mm (width) Bobbin fill thread Application Used for small Used for single Singer Brand Sewing Machine Needles Used for large embroidery embroideries Type of needle patterns, etc. Size #11/80 or Size #14/90. pattern such as combined...
  • Page 73 Attaching and removing embroidery frame Pressing far side of embroidery frame Fit the edge of frame in with fingers, push frame into slot Fully raise embroidery presser foot corresponding groove in located on embroidery unit until and place embroidery frame under it. embroidery frame holder.

  • Page 74: Basic Embroidering Trial Sewing

    Basic Embroidering Trial Sewing Example: For embroidering Note: As preparation for this Trial Sewing Example, install stabilized fabric in Medium Embroidery Frame and install frame on Embroidery Unit. Please note the sequence for this exercise has you operate the Thread Exchanger Semi-Automatically. Thread machine with first color thread.
  • Page 75 Embroidering sequence Refer to instructions for thread Exchanger on Pages 63 and 64. Rewind Color Step 1 thread and use Semi- Automatic method of threading to change thread to 2nd color thread. Start machine. For 3rd to 6th color threads, repeat Step 10. Finally, machine will sew portion 6 of selected embroidery pattern and...

  • Page 76: Complete Sequence Of Embroidery

    Complete Sequence of Embroidery Even if bobbin thread has run out during sewing, machine will auto- matically wind bobbin with bobbin thread to allow operator to continue sewing without interrupting sewing. * Properly load Endless Bobbin. Note: For the Endless Bobbin Feature to function, the Automatic Bobbin Winding Optional Setting must be “ON.”...
  • Page 77 At this point before sewing the Pattern or Combination of Patterns, the Screen Layout can be edited. See page 77 for how to move pattern to different embroidering location inside embroidery frame. See page 78 for how to rotate or change size of patterns or letters. See pages 79 and 80 for how to change orientation of letters stored in memory from horizontal to vertical or change interval between letters.

  • Page 78: Moving And Confirming Location Of Patterns And Letters

    Moving and Confirming location of patterns and letters Press selected To change the location within the Frame Direction Arrow After completion of location changing, Press Pictogram. Press pictogram. press pictogram. * Hold Arrow to increase moving speed. This will automatically * Pressing will return to center position.

  • Page 79: Rotating

    Rotating/changing size of patterns and letters To rotate patterns and letters Press com- binations of numeric pictograms to establish Press angle of rotation. pictogram. Press pictogram Press Every press on key will * If pattern is located near the increase angle. edge of embroidery frame, Example:To obtain pattern may not be rotated...

  • Page 80: Mirror Imaging And Horizontal

    Mirror Imaging and Horizontal / Vertical Orientation To Mirror Image Patterns Press Press pictogram. Note: Horizontal and Vertical relates to the direction of the letters within the screen. To change orientation from Horizontal to Vertical Portrait and Landscape relates to the orientation of the screen itself.

  • Page 81: Changing Space And Interval Between Letters And Dividing Letters

    Changing space and interval between letters and dividing letters The space between “kern letters” stored in memory of machine can be To change the spacing between “kern letter decreased within embroidery frame . combinations” such as A F L P T W Y To decrease space between “Kern Letters”...

  • Page 82: Combination Sewing: Combining Patterns And Letters

    Combination Sewing: combining patterns and letters Example) Select pansy pattern Press Change location of Press pictogram. pattern. Press Press pictogram. Press pictogram. Select a desired word. Press arrow ( ) in repetition until letter screen appears. When you press picto grid lines will appear on Change location of Press LCD screen to use as an aid...
  • Page 83 Install embroidery frame designated on screen. Start sewing machine. Then, press The pattern and letters will be embroidered following the order of selection. In When machine has sewn all this case, the pattern will 6 color steps of the pattern it be embroidered first.

  • Page 84: Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example 1]

    Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example 1] * This embroidering method is used to divide embroider letterns that stretch beyond a single embroidery frame into several parts and sew them precisely matching one group of letters to the other. Example) To embroider a string of letters laid out on upper part of LCD screen Select desired letters.
  • Page 85 Preparation of fabric 4. Checking needle entry points by operating LCD screen, 1. With Fabric Marker 2. Draw a horizontal (X axis) line at right 3. Install fabric in specify needle entry points “a” draw a vertical (Y axis) angles to vertical line within sewing range embroidery frame.
  • Page 86 3. Specifying point “c” Press needle position direction arrows so that Once needle entry point needle point is directly above is correctly specified on Touch screen at far left Turn handwheel to check X axis horizontal line. For X axis horizontal line, point along X-axis each needle entry point, be that needle is positioned...
  • Page 87 Preparation of fabric 1. Change position of Press the LCD Screen to embroidery frame. position the frame and establish the needle entry points “d” and “e” on the Y axis Vertical line and “f” on the X axis horizontal line. * Points (Y axis vertical line) must be at least 5 cm (2 inches] apart...
  • Page 88 Press needle position 3. Specifying point “f” direction arrows so that Once needle entry point needle point is directly above is correctly specified on Touch screen at far left X axis horizontal line. For Turn handwheel to check X axis line horizontal point along X axis each needle entry point, be that needle is positioned...
  • Page 89 To embroider the next section of Multiple Hoop Letter Text. Press Press subsequent Press pictogram. Press pictogram. letters. Designate location of letter text to be sewn Press pictogram. Press arrow. Press pictogram. next. Press key. Press the down arrow to position the on-screen frame around the pattern to be sewn.
  • Page 90 Preparation of fabric 1. Change position 2. Press the LCD Screen to position the frame and of embroidery frame. establish the needle entry points “g” and “h” on the Y axis Vertical line and “i” on the Draw a horizontal X axis horizontal line.

  • Page 91: Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example 1]

    Press needle position direction 3. Specifying point “i” arrows so that needle point is Once needle entry point directly above X axis horizontal is correctly specified on Touch screen at far left line. For each needle entry Turn handwheel to check X axis horizomtal line, point along X axis point, be sure to turn handwheel...

  • Page 92: Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example2]

    Multiple Hoop Embroidery [Example2] Multiple hoop embroidery may also be easily sewn by joining 4 or more adjacent hoopings. The following instructions and example illustrates how to bring together all the elements to create a 250 x 450 mm design. The particular example uses built- in Floral Designs and built-in lettering.
  • Page 93 Designate location Insert and position of pattern to be “Flower Power” Text sewn first. * Follow the sequence offered by the on-screen helpful messages and pictograms. It is important to hoop the fabric per the LCD Screen and to carefully define the Y and X axis lines so all portions of the design align.

  • Page 94: Continuous Embroidery

    Continuous Embroidery The Continuous Embroidery Package consists of Continuous Embroidery frame and Continuous Embroidery card. For most successful operation: Please read all instructions in the instruction manual and this instruction sheet before using. Name of parts. Continuous Embroidery frame #5006 Continuous Embroidery card Use this frame only for performing Continuous-Embroidery.
  • Page 95 Start sewing. Connecting the patterns. Lower presser foot and press start button. Press pictogram. At the end of the 1st pattern, the machine will sew a " V " mark. 2nd unit of pattern is aligned with the lower end of the "V " mark. Turn handwheel to drop the needle on end of "V"...

  • Page 96: Zooming (On Screen Enlargement) Function

    Zooming (On-Screen Enlargement) function This is an on-screen function that is used to visually enlarge patterns and lettters for easy positioning and placement of combination and multiple hoop designs. Embroidery Patterns can be overlapped or precisely joined using the Zoom function. * This is a visual on-screen function and will not increase the sewn size of the embroidery.

  • Page 97: Power Fail And Temporarily Saving Patterns And Letters

    Power Fail and Temporarily saving patterns and letters If there is a power failure or you turn off power to machine during selecting/editing/sewing of embroidery your pattern will be saved for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. After that time the screen will be restored to the initial screen. However, if you need to take a break from your sewing or plan to be away for an extended timeframe, you can save the exact position of your sewing.

  • Page 98: Storing Combined Patterns Or Letters In Memory

    Storing combined patterns or letters in memory How to use key. * There are 32 Pattern Cases within which you can store data. * Data on as many as 120 different patterns can be “stored in” and “taken out from” each pattern case. * Maximum number of patterns that can be stored in pattern cases may be less than 120 and maximum number of pattern cases that can be used may vary according to amount of data contained in each pattern.
  • Page 99 * Do not turn off power to machine while message “Under deleting” appears on LCD screen. To delete a pattern: Press which a pattern to be Press key. Press pictogram. Press deleted is stored. * Data cannot be taken out from pattern case on layout screen. Take it out on selection To open a saved pattern screen.

  • Page 100: If Thread Breaks During Embroidery

    If thread breaks during embroidery To re-start embroidery from position at which thread has broken Press pictos to Stop machine and raise needle return needle several stitches Press pictogram. and embroidery foot. before needle breakage point. When needle thread has broken, re-thread sewing machine.
  • Page 101 To re-sew a pattern from start Press The screen will return Press pictogram. Press pictogram. to the previous screen. * The embroidery frame will Lower the embroidery move to bring the needle to foot and start the the starting position of the machine.

  • Page 102: Helpful Messages

    Helpful messages Messages are given on LCD screen in the case where a faulty operation is done. Take a corrective measure according to Prohibit relevant messages. Press Check or Caution and previous screen will be restored. Can not or Failed to do something Need decision of OK or NO Please wait : No language icon...
  • Page 103 Recall in combination embroi- Recall in continuous embroi- Embroidery frame size is dery mode. dery mode. different. Recall pattern(s)? Power was turned off while Can not delete pattern(s). Can not recall pattern(s). saving pattern. All setting are lost. Please re-enter settings. Do not turn off power to Cannot retrieve temporary Delete saved pattern(s).
  • Page 104 Start again from beginning of Lower buttonhole lever. Pattern has been selected. design? Delete all? 3. Top thread/Threading related Select pattern. Data is too large, while Turn handwheel counterclockwise attempt to saving. to raise needle until you hear beep sound. Or turn handwheel to align reference mark.
  • Page 105 4. Presser foot related 5. Bobbin thread related Lower presser foot. Close bobbin winding cover. Check bobbin. Rotate handwheel until you hear beep sound. Bobbin winding cover is open. Bobbin winding failed. Remove remaining bobbin Close bobbin winding cover. Check bobbin thread. thread.
  • Page 106 Now winding bobbin thread. Bobbin thread winding Bobbin thread winding inter- completed. rupted. To continue winding press start/stop button. To stop winding press [OK] key. Re-secure thread so thread is Re-thread machine and wind Be careful. taut. bobbin again. Needle starts to move. 6.
  • Page 107 7. Trouble related (when turn on power machine ) Foot controller is unplugged. Foot controller is plugged-in. Motor does not rotate. Safety system has been activated Due to temperature rise machine has due to temperature rise of motor. stopped. Save patterns in temporary Turn off power to machine.
  • Page 108 9. Embroidery sewing/ editing Pattern located outside of No more letters can be com- Size of this pattern cannot be hoop. bined. changed. Move pattern inside of hoop. Can not be rotated to this Sewing completed. All pattern(s) sewing complet- angle.
  • Page 109 10. Embroidery frame related Remove embroidery frame. Embroidery frame has come Change setting to installed loose. Reinstall frame. hoop. Does not fit into hoop. Install selected embroidery Install embroidery frame onto Do you wish to change hoop? the machine. frame first, then press key.
  • Page 110 Check the exchanger devise. Wait 30 second and touch OK. 13. Download Data is being transferred. Cannot transfer data. The data from PC cannot be used for sewing machine. 14. Update Version 0.000 Start update process. Begin update process? 15. While in process Now recalling.

  • Page 111: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Separately available parts recommended to further enjoy your sewing Professional Sew-Ware Embroidery card Card Converter Optional Software for creating Embroidery Cards are Use to convert XL-100, of Embroidery Patterns. available to widen applicability XL-150, XL-1000, XL-5000 of embroidery. Optional Embroidery Cards.
  • Page 112 Optional Accessories * Always use Singer genuine accessory feet. Off brand or generic accessories may cause poor performance, damage to sewing machine or injury. Ruffler presser foot (Part No.388087) Ruffler quickly & easily produces professional looking ruffles on garments and home decorating.
  • Page 113 * Select straight stitch pattern full left (automatic) position. Uses: * For satin stitching. * For applique. * For machine embroidery, cutwork and fagoting. Procedures: * This foot allows a clear view for sewing above techniques. * Follow instructions found in Singer Sewing Reference Library Series.
  • Page 114 Optional Accessories About PC connection pictogram This picto is pressed when connecting between PC and sewing machine and transferring embroidery data that was created by PSW (Optional Professional Sew-Ware Ver. 2.00) directly to sewing machine. Download Transfer regular pattern data. Set BPM (transfer speed) * One save the setting it is not (1) Pattern selector screen.
  • Page 115 How To Sew Applique Prepare Applique Piece Affix fusible interfacing to wrong side of Install applique fabric into embroidery Sew applique pattern, remove applique applique fabric (for gluing technique). frame and attach to machine. fabric and cutout applique shape along outline stitch.

  • Page 116: How To Use Optional Settings

    How to use Optional Settings Activate options screen using of [Guide]. Settings of error message displaying time, automatic back taking and thread trimming can be changed. Change the setting of target item, then press To retrieve the previous setting, press pictogram.
  • Page 117 2. (Common settings) Setting of message screen language: Initial setting of message screens (such as error message) language can be specified. Press pictogram, and following screen will appear. 3. (Setting for main unit of sewing machine) Changing over screen to utility pattern selection screen: It is possible to specify screen on which utility pattern selection is made, either screen or...
  • Page 118 5. (Setting for embroidery) Changing letters size: Standard size of letters and numbers stored in machine can be specified. Letter density: Embroidering density of letters stored in machine can be specified. Setting of number of stitches needle moves back for correcting stitches : The number of stitches needle moves back when faulty stitches need to be corrected can be specified.

  • Page 119: Update

    Updating machine Machine can be updated with downloaded data from PC via smart media card. Activate update screen using of [Guide]. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. Press pictogram. * To cancel operation turn off and on power to machine. Insert card, then close card cover.

  • Page 120: Bobbin Winding/Placing A Bobbin

    Bobbin winding/placing a bobbin Bobbin to be used. Endless automatic bobbin winding feature is not designed for manual bobbin. When using manual bobbin for embroidery, please turn OFF “Setting of automatic winding of exclusive bobbin thread” Edescribed on item 5 (Setting for embroidery) of page 117.
  • Page 121 Caution Be sure to turn off power switch before loading Loading bobbin (bobbin thread) in machine bobbin in machine. Place bobbin in rotating hook Thread rotating hook bobbin Close bobbin case cover. bobbin case holder. case holder. Thread should pull off the bobbin in a Put thread into groove [1] and out through counterclockwise direction.

  • Page 122: Manual Threading Of Machine Head

    Manual threading of machine head Align mark on handwheel with mark on machine head. Mark Raise presser foot lifter. Open face plate cover. Place a thread spool and spool cap onto spool pin. Small thread spool Large thread spool Holding end of thread Draw thread toward you with and route it as indicated both hands.
  • Page 123 Thread [1] and [2] from right side. Automatic needle threading Lower presser foot. Thread hook. Raise threading lever. Draw out thread. Lower threading lever. Hook Threading lever Raise needle. Then, lower Turn thread lever to allow hook to be When you release hook, Draw out thread through threading lever and thread [1].

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If sewing difficulties occur, make sure instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, reminders below may help. Problem Cause (Reason) Action to be taken Page Sewing machine stops Low-speed sewing is per- Turn off power switch. Wait rotating during sewing.

  • Page 125: Specification Table

    Problem Cause (Reason) Action to be taken Page Sewing machine will not sew Speed controller has been Unplug speed controller. when start/stop button is plugged in. pressed. Thread breaks. Sewing machine is incorrectly Check threading sequence 11,12 Stitch skips. threaded. and re-thread machine head correctly.

  • Page 126: Replacing Lamp

    Fit a new lamp in place. comes off. * Power consumption of lamp: 3 W (13.5 V) * Please purchase a new lamp from service center or from Singer Dealer where you purchased your machine. Lamp Draw lamp out without twisting it.

  • Page 127: Stitch Patterns Table (Main Unit)

    Stitch patterns table (main unit) Utility patterns...
  • Page 128 Large size patterns Single regular patterns...
  • Page 129 Alphabet patterns...

  • Page 130: Embroidery Patterns Table

    Embroidery pattern Stitch List Floral patterns...
  • Page 133 Monogram patterns...
  • Page 135 Alphabet patterns Layout grid patterns...
  • Page 136 Part No.AE60SZS0B0A Eng. ’04. 3 Printed in Japan...

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