Singer Fashion Mate User manual
Important safety instructions
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This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and
UL1594.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions
in a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is
given to a third party.
- A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug
this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing
adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine
is used by or near children.
- Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
- Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
- Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
- Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
- Do not use bent needles.
- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
- Wear safety glasses.
- Switch the sewing machine off ("O" when making any adjustment in the needle area,
such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot,
etc.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administrated.
- To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
WARNING-
-To reduce the risk of electric shock:
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or
injury to person:
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Important safety instructions
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
- The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot
control.
- Do not use the machine if it is wet.
- If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
- If the supply cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a
hazard.
- This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement
parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by
a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the sewing machine.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a
means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified
service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to
those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words
"DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED".
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
For Europe only:
For outside Europe:
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-8000 manufactured by ZENG
HSING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
The machine must only be used with foot control of type C-8000 manufactured by ZENG
HSING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
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Contents
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE..........................................................................................................1
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................................2
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE......................................................................3
STARTING SEWING ............................................................................................................................................4
CHANGING THE NEEDLE STOP POSITION.................................................................................................4
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...................................................................................................................5
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ..................................................................................................................5
REPLACING THE NEEDLE ...............................................................................................................................6
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD......................................................................................................6
WINDING THE BOBBIN .....................................................................................................................................7
INSERTING THE BOBBIN..................................................................................................................................8
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD................................................................................................................9
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER.................................................................................................................10
THREAD TENSION.............................................................................................................................................11
RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD.............................................................................................................12
CUTTING THE THREAD ..................................................................................................................................12
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER ............................................................................................................13
TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS........................................................................................................13
BUTTONS OF MACHINE.............................................................................................................................14-15
PATTERN CHART...............................................................................................................................................16
USEFUL SKILLS .................................................................................................................................................17
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION ......................................................................................19
ZIGZAG STITCHES ...........................................................................................................................................19
STRETCH STITCH .............................................................................................................................................20
OVERCASTING STITCHES..............................................................................................................................21
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH ..................................................................................................................22
BUTTON SEWING ..............................................................................................................................................23
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING .......................................................................................................................24-26
ZIPPER INSERTION .....................................................................................................................................27-28
SATIN STITCH SEWING...................................................................................................................................29
SCALLOP STITCH..............................................................................................................................................29
SMOCKING..........................................................................................................................................................30
FAGOTING ...........................................................................................................................................................31
PATCHWORK STITCHING ..............................................................................................................................31
TWIN NEEDLE....................................................................................................................................................32
WARNING FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................................34
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................35-36
Connecting the machine .....................................................................................................................................3
Foot control.........................................................................................................................................................4
Bobbin winding ..................................................................................................................................................7
Reverse/Auto-stop button (1) ...........................................................................................................................14
.................................................................................................................................14
Stitch length adjustment button (3) ..................................................................................................................15
Stitch width adjustment button (4)...................................................................................................................15
Sewing corners..................................................................................................................................................17
Reverse..............................................................................................................................................................17
Installing the Removable Accessory Storage ...................................................................................................17
Free arm ............................................................................................................................................................17
Sewing on the heavy fabric ..............................................................................................................................18
Inserting a centered zipper ...............................................................................................................................27
Inserting a side zipper.......................................................................................................................................28
Warning beeping sound ....................................................................................................................................33
Return bobbin winder spindle to left ...............................................................................................................33
The sewing machine is in trouble ....................................................................................................................33
Cleaning the sewing machine surface ..............................................................................................................34
Cleaning the hook.............................................................................................................................................34
Mode selection button (2)
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Principal parts of the machine
Horizontal spool pin
Handle
Presser foot lifter
Drop feed lever
Power cord
Handwheel
Foot controller connector
Main power switch
Thread cutter
Buttonhole lever
Auto needle threader
Bobbin cover plate
Sewing table and
accessory box
Tension dial
Stitch width
adjustment buttons
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Bobbin winder spindle
Stitch length
adjustment buttons
Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin thread guide
Upper thread guide
Hole for second spool pin
Number display
Mode selection button
Reverse/ Auto-stop button
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Accessories
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2
006905008
006099008
12
006084009
6
R12373209
7
13 14
A
5
006172008
4
006904008
F
T
1
006186008
D
3
006H1A0004
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TA10943209
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006015009
10
R60033209 006093009
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020L004000
1. All purpose foot (T)
2. Zipper foot (I)
3. Buttonhole foot (D)
4. Blind hem foot (F)
5. Satin stitch foot (A)
6. Bobbin (3x)
7. Spool holder (Large)
8. Spool holder (Small)
9. Spool pin felt
10. Second spool pin
11. L-screwdriver for needle plate
12. Brush/ Seam ripper
13. Needle (3x)
14. Soft cover
Standard
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Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is
conforming with your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.
2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
Polarized plug information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce
the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is
on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.
Connecting the machine to the power source
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ON
OFF
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Starting sewing
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot
control plug into its connector on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress
the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.
Foot control
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power
source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
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Changing the needle stop position
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the
needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped.
Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle
upward when sewing is stopped.
When the needle stop in the lowest position, you
can press the foot controller down lightly, the
needle point upward, then the sewing will stop
with the needle in the highest position.
Perform the same operation to change the needle
stop position to the lowest position.
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Changing the presser foot
e
g
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the below operations!
b
a
b
d
c
f
e
a
Attaching the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the guide
Raise the presser foot bar (a).
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out
(c) is directly above the pin (d).
Press the black lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser
foot (f) will engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot.
Press the black lever (e) and the foot will
disengages.
Attach the guide (g) in the slot as
illustrated. Adjust according to need for hems,
pleats, etc.
edge/quilting
edge/quilting
5
Type of presser foot chart
Note: The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories.
When sewing with twin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".
All purpose foot (T)
Zipper foot (I)
Blind hem foot (F)
Satin stitch foot (A)
Buttonhole foot (D)
Inserting zippers
General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
Buttonhole sewing
Blind hem stitching
Satin stitch sewing
PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION
NEEDLE
PRESSER FOOT
NEEDLE
APPLICATION
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