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Singer 6021 User Manual

Singer 6021
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6021
6221/6638
SINCERO

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Singer 6021 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSinger
Model6021
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Congratulations

Dear Customer:

1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Principal parts

Lists and identifies the main physical components of the sewing machine.

Accessories

2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Important safeguards

Lists essential safety precautions to follow before operating the machine.

Operating the machine

Connecting the machine

Explains how to plug in the sewing machine to power and the socket outlet.

Running the machine

Details how to turn the machine on, off, and control speed with the foot pedal.

Choosing and changing needles

Changing snap-on presser feet (B), (D), (J), (L)

Changing screw-on presser feet (H), (G)

Changing the needle plate (A), (C)

Attaching the feed cover (F)

Removing the extension table (only 6221)

Fabric, thread and needle table

Winding a bobbin

Inserting a bobbin

Threading the machine

Raising the bobbin thread

3. STRAIGHT STITCHING

Stitch width selector

Explains how to adjust the stitch width for straight stitching.

Stitch length selector

Details how to adjust stitch length, relating numbers to stitch size.

Reverse stitch button (Seam finishing)

Describes the function and operation of the reverse stitch button.

Adjusting thread tension

Sewing a seam

Placing fabric under foot

Explains how to position fabric under the presser foot, including high-rise option.

Basting

Describes methods for pin and hand basting before machine sewing.

Keeping seams straight

Advises using needle plate guidelines to maintain straight seams.

Starting a seam

Guiding and supporting fabric

Sewing in reverse

Darning

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for Darning stitch.

Quilting

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for Quilting stitch.

Inserting a zipper

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for inserting a zipper.

4. ZIG-ZAG STITCHING

Pattern groups selection

Explains how to select stitch patterns using the machine's knob.

Stitch width selector

Adjusting stitch length

Needle thread tension

Zig-zag stitch no. 4

Zig-Zag Stitch Settings

Lists recommended settings for Zig-Zag Stitch No. 4.

Seam Finishing with Zig-Zag

Explains how to use Zig-Zag stitch for finishing fabric edges.

Satin Stitching Technique

Describes Satin Stitching using Zig-Zag stitch.

Block Monogramming

Details how to perform block monogramming with Zig-Zag stitch.

Multi-stitch zig-zag no. 10

Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Settings

Lists recommended settings for Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag No. 10.

Mending Tears with Multi-Stitch

Explains how to mend tears using Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag.

Bar Tacks with Multi-Stitch

Describes using Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag for bar tacks.

Bar Tack Settings

Lists recommended settings for Bar Tacks.

Blindstitch no. 6

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for Blindstitch No. 6.

Ladder seams

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for Ladder Seams.

Pattern selector disc graphics

Zig-zag stitches

Refers to Zig-Zag stitch procedures on page 38.

Crescent Stitch

Describes Crescent Stitch and its uses.

Blind Right (Reverse) Stitch

Describes Blind Right Stitch and its uses.

Domino Stitch

Describes Domino Stitch and its uses.

Rampart Stitch

Describes Rampart Stitch and its uses.

Sand Castle Stitch

Describes Sand Castle Stitch and its uses.

Flexi-stitches

Refers to Flexi-stitch procedures on the following page.

5. FLEXI STITCH PATTERNS

Flexi stitches

Explains Flexi stitches are for knits/stretch fabrics, using needle and feed movement.

Pattern groups selecting

Details how to select Flexi-stitch pattern groups using the knob.

Stitch width selector

Balancing flexi stitches

Stitch Balance Selector Usage

Explains the need to adjust the stitch balance for correct pattern appearance.

Performing Stitch Balance Test

Guides on performing a test sample before adjusting stitch balance.

Straight stretch stitch no. 3

Required settings

Lists required settings for Straight Stretch Stitch No. 3.

Ric-rac stitch no. 5

Required settings

Lists required settings for Ric-Rac Stitch No. 5.

Slant overedge stitch no. 15

Required settings

Lists required settings for Slant Overedge Stitch No. 15.

Honeycomb stitch no. 11

To gather fabric

Explains how to gather fabric for smocking.

To smock fabric

Details the process of smocking fabric.

Required settings

Lists required settings for Honeycomb Stitch No. 11.

Patchwork quilting

Explains how to do patchwork quilting.

6. FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLE

(Two - size buttonholer)

Specifies the buttonholer comes in two sizes.

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for Buttonhole Stitch.

Step 1

First step in making a four-step buttonhole.

Step 2

Second step in making a four-step buttonhole.

Step 3

Step 4

Balancing the buttonhole

Buttonhole Density Adjustment

Explains how fabric type can affect buttonhole stitch density and how to adjust it.

Adjusting Right Side Stitches

Guides on adjusting balance for open stitches on the right side of the buttonhole.

Adjusting Left Side Stitches

Guides on adjusting balance for open stitches on the left side of the buttonhole.

Resetting Balance Dial

Instructs to return the balance dial to neutral after completing buttonholes.

7. FREE-ARM SEWING

(only 6221)

Specifies this feature is available on model 6221.

Sleeves

Explains how free-arm sewing simplifies sewing sleeves.

Buttons

Explains how free-arm sewing makes sewing buttons easier.

Bar tacks

Explains how free-arm sewing helps with bar tacks.

8. TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

Recommended settings

Lists recommended settings for Twin Needle Sewing.

9. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Instructions for removing and reinserting the bobbin case.

To remove bobbin case

Step-by-step guide to removing the bobbin case.

To replace bobbin case

Step-by-step guide to replacing the bobbin case.

Cleaning the machine

Cleaning Exposed Parts

Instructions for cleaning specific machine parts using a lint brush.

Lubricating the machine

Lubrication Schedule

Provides a general schedule for lubricating moving machine parts.

Identifying Parts for Lubrication

Explains how to identify parts needing lubrication.

Correct Lubricant Usage

Specifies using only SINGER* oil for lubrication.

Additional accessories

Performance checklist

Needle Movement Issues

Checklist for diagnosing problems with needle movement.

Stitch Formation Issues

Checklist for diagnosing problems with stitch formation.

Needle Breakage

Checklist for diagnosing why the needle is breaking.

Bobbin Winding Problems

Checklist for diagnosing bobbin winding problems.

Upper Thread Breakage

Checklist for diagnosing upper thread breakage.

Lower Thread Breakage

Checklist for diagnosing lower thread breakage.

Skipped Stitches

Checklist for diagnosing skipped stitches.

Fabric Feeding Issues

Checklist for diagnosing fabric feeding problems.

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