Singer 337 User manual

T H E S I N G F__ R C O M P A N Y

Form

(865) K6644 Printed in Great Britain

SINGER*

Sewing Machine Model 337

CONGRATULATIONS !

As the Owner of_a SING[R*337 Sewing Machine... you

have a dependable, smooth running zig-zag sewing machine

that is outstanding in its simplicity of operation. You can

overcast a seam, make a buttonhole or stitch a decorative

applique. Then, switch instantly to straight stitching for

seaming, machine basting, or darning.

You will find these features especially helpful

•TRANSPARENT "DROP-IN " BOB-

BIN... located in front of the needle;

shows thread supply at a glance.

• SINGLE-TURN TENSION . . . num-

bered to eliminate guesswork in duplicating

settings.

•THROAT PLATE... clamp type for

easy removal; calibrated for control of seam

width.

• BUILT-IN SEWING LIGHT... pull-

down bracket for easy bulb replacement.

SINGER SERVICE

Wherever you go you will find expert, dependable SINGER* Service close at hand. Look

under SINGER COMPANY, in the phone book, for the address of the nearest SINGER

CENTER. Here, you can obtain the services of a trained SINGER repair man, warranted

SINGER parts, sewing information and services, sewing aids and notions.

*A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY

PRESSURE

PRESSER FOOT

NEEDLE THREAD

TENSION

REGULATOR

THREAD CUTTER

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF

STITCH WIDTH

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MACHINE 337

BOBBIN WINDER

LEVER

HAND

WHEEL

BOBBIN

WINDER

SPINDLE

STITCH

LEVER

THROAT

3HT SWITCH

BOBBIN WINDER

TENSION BRACKET

SLIDE PLA

TO Remove the Bobbin--

'HOW TO WIND THE BOBBIN

Open slide plate and lift out bobbin.

To Wind the Bobbin

Loosen stop-motion screw.

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BOBBIN WINDER

TENSION DISCS

STOP-MOTION

SCREW

BOBBIN WINDER

LEVER

•Place spool of thread on spool pin.

•Thread through guide and between

bobbin winder tension discs.

• Lead end of thread through hole in

bobbin and place bobbin on spindle.

• Move bobbin winder lever to the right.

• Hold end of thread and start machine.

• Cut off thread end after a few coils have

been wound on bobbin.

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When bobbin is full, stop machine.

Cut connecting thread about 3 inches

from bobbin.

Move bobbin winder lever to left and

remove bobbin.

Tighten stop-motion screw, as shown

above.

To Replace the Bobbin

Hold bobbin so that thread leads off in

direction shown. •Place bobbin in case.

•Lead thread into slot and under spring.

Draw thread into notch at end of spring;

pull about 3 inches of thread across

bobbin. •Close slide plate.

HOW TO THREAD THE MACHINE

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Raise take-up lever to highest point.

Lead thread

shown. through threading points

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• Thread needle from front to back.

• Draw about 4 inches of thread through

eye of needle.

FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE

AND STITCH LENGTH CHART

FABRICS

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DELICATE---tulle, chiffon, fine lace, silk,

organdy, fine tricot

LIGHTWEIGHTBbatiste, organdy, Jersey,

voile, taffeta, silk crepe, plastic film

MEDIUM WEIGHTBgingham, percale, pique,

linen, chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, suitings

MEDIUM HEAVY--gabardine, tweed, sailcloth,

denim, coatings, drapery fabrics

HEAVYmovercoatings, dungaree, upholstery

fabrics, canvas

THREAD

SIZES

Fine Mercerized

100 to 150 Cotton

Synthetic Thread

50 Mercerized

80 to 100 Cotton

"A" silk

Synthetic Th read

50 Mercerized

60 to 80 Cotton

"A" Silk

Synthetic Thread

Heavy Duty Merc.

40 to 60 Cotton

NEEDLE

SIZES

MACHINE STITCHES

PER INCH

STRAIGHT STITCHING

15 to 20

-- w

12 to 15

(8 to 10 for plastic)

Heavy Duty Merc.

24 to 40 Cotton

12 to 15

10 to 12

18 8 to 10

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