SINGER 6217 - Manual (Page 3)

Congratulations
As the owner of a new Singer sewing
machine, you are about to begin an
exciting adventure in creativity. From the
moment you first use your machine, you
will know you are sewing on one of the
easiest to use sewing machines ever
made.
In addition to the many familiar SINGER
exclusives, like a removable extension
table and a 1 horizontal spool pin, this
machine offers you these features:
•
Zig-zag stitching for buttonholes,
mending and decorative stitches.
• Flexi stitch patterns for sewing knitted
and other stretch fabrics.
• Built-in 4-step buttonholer that takes
the difficulty out of making a buttonhole.
• Blindstitching for invisible hems.
• Easy to find “Letter-Coded” Acces­
sories.
• Drop in front bobbin for easy, quick
bobbin replacement.
• Simple stitch length dial and push
button reverse stitching.
• Snap-on presser feet that are quickly
removed and easily replaced.
• One-way needle insertion that makes
it impossible to Insert the needle
incorrectly.
May we recommend that, before you start
to use your sewing machine, you discover
the many advantages and the ease of
operation by going through this instruc­
tion book, step by step, seated at your
machine.
To ensure that you are always provided
with the most modern sewing capabilities,
the manufacturer reserves the right to
change the appearance, design or acces­
sories of this sewing machine when
considered necessary.
*A Trademark of The Singer Company
Copyright 1984 The Singer Company
All rights reserved throughout the world
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Table of Contents
1. Getting To Know Your Machine .. 02
Principal Parts ................................ 03
Accessories ............................... . 04
2. Getting Ready To Sew.....................05
Important Sefeguards ..................... 05
Operating the Machine ................... 06
Choosing and Changing Needles . 06
Changing Presser Feet .................. 07
Changing the Needle Plate .............08
Attaching the Feed Cover ............... 08
Removing and Replacing the
Extension Table .............................. 08
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table . 09
Winding a Bobbin ............................10
Inserting a Bobbin ........................... 11
Threading the Machine ................... 12
Raising the Bobbin Thread ............. 13
3. Straight Stitching.............................. 14
Stitch Width Selector........................ 14
Stitch Length Selector...................... 14
Needle Position Selector . . . . . . . 14
Reverse Stitch Button ............... . 14
Adjusting Thread Tension................ 15
Sewing a Seam................................ 16
Darning ............................................18
Quilting ............................................ 18
Inserting a Zip . ............... ............... 19
4. Zig-Zag Stitching ............................. 20
Stitch Pattern Selector .................... 20
Needle Position Selector .................20
Stitch Width Selector........................20
Adjusting Stitch Length ................... 21
Needle Thread Tension .................. 21
Zig-Zag Stitch No. 4 ........................ 22
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag No. 8................ 23
Blindstitch No. 6 .............................. 24
Ladder Seams .................................25
“M” Stitch No. 10 ............................. 26
Attaching a Button . ... ..................... 27
5. Rexi Stitch Patterns ........................ 28
Stitch Pattern Selector .... .............. 28
Stitch Width Selector ................. 29
Needle Position Selector ................ 29
Balancing Flexi Stitches ..................29
Straight Stretch Stitch No. 3 ............30
RIc Rac Stitch No. 5.........................30
Slant Overedge Stitch No. 7 ............31
Honeycomb Stitch No. 9 ................. 32
Overedged Seams .......................... 33
6. Four Step Buttonhole........................34
7. Free-Arm Sewing ............................ 36
8. Twin Needle Sewing ....................... 37
9. Caring For Your Machine ................ 38
Removing and Replacing the
BobbinCase......................................38
Changing the Light Bulb ..................39
Cleaning the Machine ............. . 40
Lubricating the Machine -------- . . . . 41
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES............. 42
PERFOrtMANCE CHECKLIST............. 43
INDEX .................................. ............... 44
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