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Singer 6136 - User Manual

Singer 6136
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Summary

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine

principal parts

Identifies and labels the main components of the sewing machine for user familiarity.

accessories

Lists and describes various attachments, tools, and needles included with the sewing machine.

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

choosing and changing accessories

Guidance on selecting and fitting presser feet and needles for various sewing tasks.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing and inserting a sewing machine needle.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

Instructions on how to attach and detach presser feet using the snap-on mechanism.

REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE

Details on how to remove and reinstall the needle plate for cleaning or maintenance.

ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER

Guide for fitting the feed cover for button sewing or free-motion work.

ATTACHING BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE

Instructions for attaching the blindstitch hem guide to the presser foot.

FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Chapter 3. Straight Stitching

needle-fabric combinations

Advice on selecting the correct needle and thread based on fabric type.

operating the machine

Instructions for connecting the machine to power and controlling its basic operation.

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Step-by-step guide for correctly threading the bobbin case with thread.

threading the machine

Detailed steps for threading the upper thread through the sewing machine.

RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD

Instructions on how to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric

Guidance on setting stitch length, width, and presser foot pressure for fabric.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

How to adjust the stitch length dial for various sewing needs.

NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

Explains how to adjust needle thread tension for balanced stitches.

sewing a seam

Basic instructions for sewing a straight seam, including backstitching.

KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT

Tips for sewing straight seams using needle plate guidelines.

applications

Demonstrates specific uses like zipper insertion and darning techniques.

Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching

adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric

Guide to setting stitch selectors for basic zig-zag stitching.

ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

How to adjust needle thread tension for optimal zig-zag stitches.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Setting stitch length for open zig-zag and satin stitches.

ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

Adjusting presser foot pressure for various fabrics during zig-zagging.

satin stitching

Instructions for creating satin stitches with proper length and tension adjustments.

applications

Demonstrates appliqué techniques using zig-zag stitches.

LINGERIE SEAMS

Using zig-zag stitch for durable and flexible lingerie seams.

ZIG-ZAG SEAM FINISHES

Methods for finishing seam edges with zig-zag stitching to prevent raveling.

Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns

Setting selectors

Overview of selectors for choosing decorative and stretch stitch patterns.

SELECTING A PATTERN GROUP

How to choose stitch pattern groups using the pattern group selector.

ADJUSTING WIDTH OF THE DESIGN

Adjusting the stitch width selector to control the pattern's width.

ADJUSTING STITCH PLACEMENT

Modifying needle position for precise stitch placement in patterns.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Fine-tuning stitch length for different pattern stitches.

ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE

Adjusting stitch balance for correct appearance in stretch stitch patterns.

adjusting stitches to suit stretch fabrics

Guidance on handling stretch fabrics and adjusting pressure.

STITCH PATTERN CHART

A reference table for selecting stitch patterns based on fabric and job.

applications

Describes the blindstitch for durable hem finishing and creative uses.

MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG

Versatile stitch for mending, joining, and attaching elastic or lace.

HONEYCOMB STITCH

Ideal stitch for smocking, mending, and attaching elastic or lace.

Chapter 6. Buttonholes and Buttons

buttonholes

Instructions for creating four-step buttonholes on fabric.

CHANGING STITCH DENSITY

How to adjust stitch density for balanced buttonhole appearance.

buttons

Steps for securely attaching flat buttons using the zig-zag stitch.

Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching

Procedure

Steps for threading and using a twin needle for parallel stitching.

Chapter 8. Free-Arm Sewing

applications

Illustrates how free-arm sewing simplifies sewing tubular items like sleeves.

Chapter 9. Performance Checklist

What To Do If:

A troubleshooting guide for common sewing machine problems and their solutions.

Chapter 10. Caring For Your Machine

CLEANING YOUR MACHINE

Guidelines for cleaning the sewing machine using brushes and cloths.

REMOVING BOBBIN CASE

Step-by-step instructions for removing the bobbin case from the machine.

REPLACING BOBBIN CASE

How to correctly insert and lock the bobbin case back into the machine.

REMOVING FACE PLATE

Instructions for removing the machine's face plate for maintenance.

REPLACING SLIDE PLATE

Guide for reattaching the slide plate correctly after access.

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Steps for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.

Summary

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine

principal parts

Identifies and labels the main components of the sewing machine for user familiarity.

accessories

Lists and describes various attachments, tools, and needles included with the sewing machine.

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

choosing and changing accessories

Guidance on selecting and fitting presser feet and needles for various sewing tasks.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing and inserting a sewing machine needle.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

Instructions on how to attach and detach presser feet using the snap-on mechanism.

REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE

Details on how to remove and reinstall the needle plate for cleaning or maintenance.

ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER

Guide for fitting the feed cover for button sewing or free-motion work.

ATTACHING BLINDSTITCH HEM GUIDE

Instructions for attaching the blindstitch hem guide to the presser foot.

FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Chapter 3. Straight Stitching

needle-fabric combinations

Advice on selecting the correct needle and thread based on fabric type.

operating the machine

Instructions for connecting the machine to power and controlling its basic operation.

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Step-by-step guide for correctly threading the bobbin case with thread.

threading the machine

Detailed steps for threading the upper thread through the sewing machine.

RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD

Instructions on how to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric

Guidance on setting stitch length, width, and presser foot pressure for fabric.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

How to adjust the stitch length dial for various sewing needs.

NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

Explains how to adjust needle thread tension for balanced stitches.

sewing a seam

Basic instructions for sewing a straight seam, including backstitching.

KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT

Tips for sewing straight seams using needle plate guidelines.

applications

Demonstrates specific uses like zipper insertion and darning techniques.

Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching

adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric

Guide to setting stitch selectors for basic zig-zag stitching.

ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

How to adjust needle thread tension for optimal zig-zag stitches.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Setting stitch length for open zig-zag and satin stitches.

ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

Adjusting presser foot pressure for various fabrics during zig-zagging.

satin stitching

Instructions for creating satin stitches with proper length and tension adjustments.

applications

Demonstrates appliqué techniques using zig-zag stitches.

LINGERIE SEAMS

Using zig-zag stitch for durable and flexible lingerie seams.

ZIG-ZAG SEAM FINISHES

Methods for finishing seam edges with zig-zag stitching to prevent raveling.

Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns

Setting selectors

Overview of selectors for choosing decorative and stretch stitch patterns.

SELECTING A PATTERN GROUP

How to choose stitch pattern groups using the pattern group selector.

ADJUSTING WIDTH OF THE DESIGN

Adjusting the stitch width selector to control the pattern's width.

ADJUSTING STITCH PLACEMENT

Modifying needle position for precise stitch placement in patterns.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Fine-tuning stitch length for different pattern stitches.

ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE

Adjusting stitch balance for correct appearance in stretch stitch patterns.

adjusting stitches to suit stretch fabrics

Guidance on handling stretch fabrics and adjusting pressure.

STITCH PATTERN CHART

A reference table for selecting stitch patterns based on fabric and job.

applications

Describes the blindstitch for durable hem finishing and creative uses.

MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG

Versatile stitch for mending, joining, and attaching elastic or lace.

HONEYCOMB STITCH

Ideal stitch for smocking, mending, and attaching elastic or lace.

Chapter 6. Buttonholes and Buttons

buttonholes

Instructions for creating four-step buttonholes on fabric.

CHANGING STITCH DENSITY

How to adjust stitch density for balanced buttonhole appearance.

buttons

Steps for securely attaching flat buttons using the zig-zag stitch.

Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching

Procedure

Steps for threading and using a twin needle for parallel stitching.

Chapter 8. Free-Arm Sewing

applications

Illustrates how free-arm sewing simplifies sewing tubular items like sleeves.

Chapter 9. Performance Checklist

What To Do If:

A troubleshooting guide for common sewing machine problems and their solutions.

Chapter 10. Caring For Your Machine

CLEANING YOUR MACHINE

Guidelines for cleaning the sewing machine using brushes and cloths.

REMOVING BOBBIN CASE

Step-by-step instructions for removing the bobbin case from the machine.

REPLACING BOBBIN CASE

How to correctly insert and lock the bobbin case back into the machine.

REMOVING FACE PLATE

Instructions for removing the machine's face plate for maintenance.

REPLACING SLIDE PLATE

Guide for reattaching the slide plate correctly after access.

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Steps for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.

Singer 6136 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Max Stitch Width5 mm
Max Stitch Length4 mm
Bobbin TypeTop Drop-In
Foot ControlYes
Weight12 lbs
Built-in Needle ThreaderYes
Drop-in BobbinYes
Free ArmYes

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