Singer Futura 1100, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...s Special care is required around the sewing machine needle 6 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 7 Do not use bent needles 8 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 9 Switch the sewing machine off O when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin o...

Page 3: ...abilities the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary This Instruction Book covers the operation of multiple models of sewing machines and the use of optional accessories The manufacturer has made every effort to clearly define the differences between the different models and to define when an accessory is an o...

Page 4: ...g with the optional hemmer foot 26 Multi stitch zig zag 27 Honeycomb stitch 29 Sewing with the optional cording foot 30 Free motion darning 31 Practical stitches 32 Maintenance 33 Trouble shooting guide 34 Two step presser foot lifter Adjusting presser foot pressure 8 Attaching the presser foot holder Winding the bobbin 10 Inserting the bobbin Inserting and changing needles 12 Threading the upper ...

Page 5: ...sewing table accessory storage 8 Bobbin stopper 9 Stitch length dial 11 Pattern indicator window 12 Reverse sewing lever 2 Presser foot pressure adjustment 4 Thread cutter not on all models 10 Stitch width dial not on all models 2 Principal parts of the machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 6: ...ed speed control 25 Power cord 14 Bobbin winder 15 Handwheel 16 Pattern selector dial 17 Power and light switch 18 Main plug socket 19 Bobbin thread guide 20 Upper thread guide 21 Face plate 3 Principal parts of the machine 24 25 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 21 ...

Page 7: ...are however available as special accessories from your local dealer m Satin stitch foot n Overcasting foot o Hemmer foot p Blind hem foot q Cording foot r Darning foot b Zipper foot c d e f h I j Seam guide k Darning plate Optional a i ccessor es available at extra cost 4 Accessories Standard a ri ccesso es a b c d g i j m o e p q h k f r n l 006806008 006905008 006909008 006914008 006804008 00680...

Page 8: ...ewing table horizontal and push it in the direction of the arrow 1 The inside of the snap in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box To open lift up at the point of the arrow 2 5 Fitting the snap in sewing table ...

Page 9: ...ot control must be used with the appliance by 4C 316B 110 120V area 4C 326G 230V area 4C 316C or 4C 326C 220 240V area manufactured by Panasonic Co Ltd TW Press main switch A for power and light on l For appliance with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in t...

Page 10: ...he plug from the main socket Loosen screw A as illustrated 1 Remove the face plate B Unscrew the bulb and install a new one C 2 Replace the face plate and tighten screw Should there be any problem ask your local dealer for advice 7 Changing the bulb 1 2 C A B ...

Page 11: ... readjustment according to the type of fabric light or heavy weight However if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin For sewing very thin fabric loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter and for heavy fabric tighten by turning it clockwise counterclockwise Loosen Tighten presser adjusting screw 8 Two step presser foot lifter Adjusting pres...

Page 12: ...sser foot f will engage automatically Raise the presser foot 3 Raise the lever e and the foot disengages Attach the seam guide g in the slot as illustrated Adjust according to need for hems pleats etc 4 Turn power switch to off O when carrying out any of the above operations Attaching the presser foot Removing the presser foot Attaching the seam guide Attention 1 2 3 4 9 Attaching the presser foot...

Page 13: ... as illustrated and place on spindle 4 Push bobbin to right 5 Hold thread end 6 Step on foot control pedal 7 Cut thread 8 Press bobbin to left 9 and remove Please Note When the bobbin winder spindle is in bobbin winding position the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn To start sewing push the bobbin winder spindle to the left sewing position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Winding the bobbi...

Page 14: ...ing or removing the bobbin Open the hinged cover 1 Hold the bobbin case with one hand Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction arrow 2 Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger 3 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch 4 Insert it into the shuttle 5 11 Inserting the bobbin 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 15: ...n again after inserting the new needle 1 B The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back C D Insert the needle as far up as it will go Turn power switch to off O before inserting or removing the needle Needles must be in perfect condition 2 Problems can occur with A Bent needles B Blunt needles C Damaged points Attention as illustrated as follows 12 Inserting and changing needles 1 2 A C B...

Page 16: ...trated Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel 6 During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide 4 At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take up lever and then downwards again 7 9 If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed optional automatic needle t...

Page 17: ...n Press lever A down as far as it will go The threader automatically swings to the threading position B Pass thread around thread guide C Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook D from bottom to top Release lever A Pull the thread through the needle eye Attention Turn power switch to off O 14 Automatic needle threader optional A B D C A C B D A 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...t stitch construction sewing 90 of all sewing will be between 3 and 5 4 is basic setting For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions thread tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric Correct thread tension is when a s...

Page 19: ...handwheel 1 towards you counterclockwise lowering then raising needle Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole 2 Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot 3 1 2 3 16 Raising the bobbin thread ...

Page 20: ...Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position raise the presser foot and remove work behind 2 the needle and presser foot Pull the threads behind the presser foot Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter B Pull threads down to cut 3 Removing the work Cutting the thread 17 Reverse sewing 1 2 3 A ...

Page 21: ... and quilted fabrics denims upholstery material light to medium Heavy woollens overcoat fabrics upholstery fabrics some leathers and vinyls Heavy duty thread carpet thread Use heavy foot pressure large numbers Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results Always use...

Page 22: ... A or B model pay attention to the instructions on the next page for stitch width dial and stitch length dial If you have model C then ignore the instructions for stitch width dial and only pay attention to stitch length dial If you have model D then all your pattern lengths and widths are pre set and you do not have length or width dials 19 How to choose your pattern Stitch length dial models A B...

Page 23: ... and 3 is center needle position for models A B C The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches 0 Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at 2 5 or below 2 Closed up zigzag stitches are called satin stitches 2 For straight stitch sewing generally speaking the thicker the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be 20 Function of stitch width...

Page 24: ...c under the foot Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric If it does not adjust the stitch width accordingly 3 Adjust the guide 4 by turning the knob 5 so that the guide just rests against the fold Sew slowly guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide It takes practice to sew blind hems Always make a se...

Page 25: ...lock Seams overcasting visible hems All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and overcasting edges and visible seams in one operation When overcasting the needle should just go over the edge of the fabric Use new needles or ball point needles to avoid skipping Attention 22 Overlock stitches for models A B C A B C 0 1 2 3 4 S 1 S 2 All purpose foot Overcasting foot Optional Stitch width dial m...

Page 26: ...t holes of the button adjust the stitch width according to the button and slowly sew on the button with about 10 stitches Adjust the stitch width to 0 and sew a few securing stitches 1 If a shank is required place a darning needle on top of the button and sew 2 For buttons with 4 holes sew through the front two holes first 1 push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes as describe...

Page 27: ...lector dial Take care not to sew too many stitches in stages 2 and 4 Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle Slightly reduce upper thread tension produce better results Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord for stretch or knit fabrics The zig zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord on the buttonhole foot aligns...

Page 28: ...o the fabric raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the presser foot Lower the foot and continue to sew It is also possible to sew in a length of cord into a bias strip to form a welt 3 Set stitch length control between 1 4 according to thickness of fabric 25 Zippers and piping Zipper foot 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 S 1 S 2 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 Stitch width dial models A B Stitch length di...

Page 29: ...and sew 4 5 stitches to secure Pull the thread slightly towards the back Insert the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and guide the fold into the scroll on the foot 1 Gently pull the fabric edge towards you and lower the presser foot Begin sewing guiding the fabric into the scroll by holding it upright and slightly to the left 2 26 Sewing with the optional hemmer foot 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1...

Page 30: ... tears it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides Depending on the type of fabric and damage sew between 3 and 5 rows 2 1 2 27 Multi stitch zig zag Stitch width dial models A B Stitch length dial models A B C All purpose foot 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 31: ...ength dial to S1 Adjust the stitch width dial to between 3 and 5 Ric Rac Stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim corduroy poplin duck etc All purpose foot 28 Straight stretch stitch and Ric Rac stitch for models A B C Straight stretch stitch Ric Rac stitch All purpose foot 0 1 2 3 4 S1 S 2 0 1 2 3 4 S1 S 2 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 Stitch width dial models A B Stitch length dial models A B C ...

Page 32: ...ypes of jersey and woven fabrics When using honeycomb stitch pattern for hemming sew at 1cm 1 4 from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric All purpose foot 29 Honeycomb stitch for models A B C Stitch width dial models A B Stitch length dial models A B C 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 S1 S 2 ...

Page 33: ... for sewing on cord e g blindhem multi stitch zig zag Insert the cord between the spring covering the cord groove and the foot 1 The cord should run in the groove One two or three cords can be sewn on The stitch width is adjusted according to the number of cords and the stitch selected 2 and selected decorative stitches 30 Sewing with the optional cording foot 1 Stitch width dial models A B Stitch...

Page 34: ...rst row Always work from left to right Turn work by 1 4 and oversew A darning ring is recommended for easier sewing and better results Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric Note Install the darning plate 2 31 Free motion darning 5 0 1 ...

Page 35: ... stitch length dial to the same colour code and adjust to suit the fabric For seams place mats tablecloths Decorative joining seam for a fagotted effect Gathering with cord or shirring with elastic This stitch can be used for firm thicker fabrics Feather or Thorn Bridging Stitch Rampart Stitch All purpose foot 32 Practical stitches for models A B C a b c Stitch width dial models A B Stitch length ...

Page 36: ...wo hook retaining arms 3 outwards Remove the hook race cover 4 and the hook 5 and clean with a soft cloth Lubricate at the point 6 1 2 drops with sewing machine oil Turn the handwheel until the hook race 7 is in the left position Replace the hook 5 Replace the hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the stitch plate Fabric fluff and t...

Page 37: ...the hook or needle bar 3 Poor quality oil has been used 4 The needle is damaged Thread is caught in the hook 1 Rethread the machine 2 Reduce the thread tension lower number 3 Select a larger needle 4 Remove and reinsert the needle flat side towards the back 5 Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel 6 Replace the needle 1 Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread The thread shoul...

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