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Singer CP17 User Manual

Singer CP17
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5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine
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Singer CP17 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSinger
ModelCP17
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting to know your machine

Principal parts

Identifies and labels the main components of the sewing machine.

Accessories

Special purpose presser foot (J)

Used for decorative and zig-zag sewing.

General purpose needle plate (A) and presser foot (B)

Standard parts for straight and zig-zag stitching.

Buttonhole presser foot (L)

For making four-step buttonholes.

Zipper foot (E)

For inserting zippers and corded seams.

Friction free spool holder

Holds spools and allows smooth thread unwinding.

Small thread spool holder (Q)

For small diameter spools of thread.

Needlepack

Assortment for sewing various fabric types.

Feed cover (F)

Prevents feed movement during darning or embroidery.

Transparent bobbins

Allows easy viewing of thread supply.

Blindstitch hem presser foot

Positions hem for blindstitch hemming.

Twin needle and spool pin

For stitching two parallel decorative rows.

Felt for twin needle spool pin

Optional accessory for twin needle spool pin.

Important Safety Instructions

Getting ready to sew

Operating the machine

Guides on connecting, running, and stopping the sewing machine.

Choosing and changing needles

Instructions on selecting and replacing sewing needles.

Changing snap-on presser feet

Procedure for attaching and removing snap-on presser feet.

Changing screw-on presser feet

Method for replacing presser feet with built-in shanks.

Changing the needle plate

Steps for replacing the standard needle plate.

Attaching the feed cover

Instructions for attaching the feed cover for specific sewing tasks.

Removing the extension table

How to remove the extension table for free-arm sewing.

Winding a bobbin

Detailed steps for winding thread onto a bobbin.

Inserting a bobbin

Guide on how to correctly place the bobbin in the machine.

Threading the machine

Step-by-step instructions for threading the sewing machine.

Raising the bobbin thread

Procedure to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle plate level.

Straight stitching

Stitch width selector

Adjusting the stitch width for straight stitching.

Needle position selector

Changing the needle's left, center, or right position.

Stitch length selector

Setting the desired stitch length for straight stitches.

Reverse stitch button

How to use the reverse stitch button for reinforcement.

Adjusting thread tension

Balancing upper and lower thread tension for optimal stitches.

Sewing a seam

Guidance on placing fabric and keeping seams straight.

Starting a seam

Techniques for starting a seam and backstitching.

Guiding and supporting fabric

Methods for guiding and supporting various fabric types during sewing.

Sewing in reverse

How to perform reverse stitching at the end of a seam.

Darning

Instructions for mending worn or torn fabric spots.

Quilting

Process for stitching multiple fabric layers together for quilting.

Inserting a zipper

Using the zipper foot to stitch zippers evenly.

Zigzag stitching

Stitch pattern selector

Selecting different stitch patterns for zig-zag operations.

Needle position selector

Adjusting needle position for zig-zag stitches.

Stitch width selector

Controlling the width of zig-zag stitches.

Adjusting stitch length

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

Needle thread tension

Regulating needle thread tension for balanced stitches.

Zig-zag stitch

Using zig-zag stitch for seams, applique, and decorative sewing.

Seam finishing

Applying zig-zag stitch to finish edges prone to fraying.

Satin stitching

Creating a satin-like finish with closely spaced zig-zag stitches.

Block monogramming

Stitching letters and designs on fabric.

Blindstitching

Technique for creating durable hem finishes.

Ladder seams

Making functional and decorative ladder seams with blindstitching.

Multi-stitch zig-zag

Mending a tear

Repairing tears using the multi-stitch zig-zag function.

Bar tacks

Reinforcing stress points with strong multi-stitch bar tacks.

"M" Stitch

Elastic insertion

Sewing elastic into garments using the "M" stitch.

Lace insertion

Attaching lace to fabric using the "M" stitch.

Four-step buttonhole

Step A

First step for creating a four-step buttonhole.

Step B

Second step for creating a four-step buttonhole.

Step C

Third step for creating a four-step buttonhole.

Step D

Fourth step for creating a four-step buttonhole.

Balancing the buttonhole

Adjusting stitch density for buttonhole balance.

Free-arm sewing

Sleeves

Using free-arm for topstitching and finishing sleeves.

Buttons

Sewing buttons on cuffs or neckbands using free-arm.

Bar tacks

Applying bar tacks to areas of strain with free-arm sewing.

Twin needle sewing

Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Procedure for removing and reinstalling the bobbin case.

Changing the light bulb

Steps to replace the sewing machine's light bulb.

Cleaning the machine

Maintenance guide for cleaning the sewing machine parts.

Lubricating the machine

Instructions on where and how to lubricate machine parts.

Additional accessories

Information on available optional accessories for the machine.

Attaching a button

How to sew buttons onto fabric using the zig-zag stitch.

Performance checklist

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