SINGER 5160 User Manual
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S I N G E R
Table of Contents
Gettinq to know your sewinq machine
Parts...................................................................11
Accessories.......................................................... 14
Connecting and running the machine.................... 16
Selectors..............................................................18
Changing a snap-on presser foot...........................22
Removing the shank.............................................24
Changing a needle................................................24
Attatching feed cover.......................................... 26
Pattern table........................................................28
Preparing the machine to sew
Winding a bobbin ................................................ 34
Inserting a bobbin ...............................................38
Threading the machine......................................... 40
Raising the bobbin thread ....................................44
Starting a seam
Adjusting thread tension ......................................
Fabric, thread and needle table............................ 48
Starting a seam .................................................. 50
Straight and Fine Stitching
..............................52
Zigzag and Satin stitching
...............................
54
Other stitches
Blind hem stitching Et Shell stitch......................... 56
Decorative stitch patterns.................................... 58
Flexible stitch patterns..........................................60
Overedge stitching............................................... 62
Buttonholes and buttons
One-step buttonhole............................................... 64
Balancing the buttonhole........................................
68
Attatching a button.................................................
Functions of the machine
Inserting a zipper...................................................
Darning................................................................. 76
Gathering...............................................................
78
Overcasting............................................................ ¿0
Monograms and Embroidering................................ 82
Appliqués............................................................... 84
Tv/in needle sev/ing...............................................
86
French seam..........................................................
Couching...............................................................
Topstitcning........................................................... 90
Elastic Appucation..................................................
Lace Application.....................................................
Piping (Cording)..................................................... 92
Bar TacK................................................................
Quilting functions................................................... 96
Mending................................................................ 98
Staystitching.......................................................... 98
Baste Stitching....................................................... loO
Flat Fell Seam........................................................ юо
Smocking..............................................................
Tv/in Needle Pintuck..............................................
102
Cording & Shirring.................................................. 104
Shirring.................................................................104
Rolled Hem............................................................ юб
Free-arm sev/ing................................................... Ю
Maintenance
Removing the needle plate..................................... 110
Removing and replacing the bobbin case................ 112
Changing the light bulb...........................................114
Cleaning the machine............................................. 116
Lubricating the machine........................................ 118
Performance checklist............................................ 120
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