Singer Patchwork Plus C5980Q - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................. 1
Intended Use .................................................................. 1
Machine Overview .......................................................... 1
Needle Area Overview .................................................... 2
Top of Machine ............................................................... 2
Overview Accessories .................................................... 3
Included Accessories (Not Pictured) .................................... 3
Presser Feet ................................................................... 4
Included Presser Feet .......................................................... 5
Optional Accessories ............................................................ 5
Stitch Overview............................................................... 6
Choosing Utility and Decorative Stitch Patterns ................. 6
Decorative Stitches .............................................................. 8
All Stitches ........................................................................... 8
PREPARATIONS ............................................ 9
Unpacking the Machine .................................................. 9
Connect to the Power Supply ......................................... 9
Packing Machine after Sewing ....................................... 9
Free Arm/Removable Accessory Tray .......................... 10
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................ 10
Thread Knife ................................................................. 10
Spool Pin .......................................................................11
Wind the Bobbin ........................................................... 12
Insert the Bobbin .......................................................... 12
Thread the Machine...................................................... 13
Needle Threader ........................................................... 14
Needles ........................................................................ 14
Important Needle Information ........................................... 15
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread ............... 15
Change the Needle....................................................... 15
Thread Tension ............................................................. 16
Sew without Feed Teeth ............................................... 16
Change the Presser Foot ............................................. 17
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE .................... 18
Machine Operation Controls ......................................... 18
Reverse Button ................................................................... 18
Tie-O ................................................................................ 18
Start/Stop ............................................................................ 18
Needle Up/Down ............................................................... 18
Speed Control Lever .......................................................... 18
Stitch Control Panel ...................................................... 19
Display ............................................................................... 19
Stitch Menu ........................................................................ 19
Stitch Width / Needle Position ........................................... 19
Stitch Length ...................................................................... 19
Stitch Selection Buttons ..................................................... 19
Sewing Mode ................................................................ 20
Display in Sewing Mode .................................................... 20
Select a Stitch ..................................................................... 20
Create a Sequence .............................................................. 21
Inserting a Stitch ................................................................ 21
Delete a Stitch .................................................................... 21
Clear the Memory .............................................................. 21
SEWING ........................................................ 22
Sewing .......................................................................... 22
Start to Sew – Straight Stitch........................................ 22
Change Needle Position ..................................................... 22
Change Sewing Direction ............................................. 23
Finish Sewing ............................................................... 23
Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................... 23
Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch................................................ 24
Slant Overedge Stitch................................................... 24
Closed Overlock Stitch ................................................. 25
Blind Hems ................................................................... 25
Darning and Mending ................................................... 26
Repair Large Holes ............................................................ 26
Repair Tears ....................................................................... 26
Repair Small Holes ............................................................ 27
One-Step Buttonhole .................................................... 28
Sew Zippers.................................................................. 29
Centered Zipper ................................................................. 29
Hand-Look Quilt Stitch.................................................. 30
Button Sewing .............................................................. 30
MAINTENANCE ............................................ 31
Cleaning the Machine ................................................... 31
Cleaning the Bobbin Area ............................................. 31
Cleaning under the Bobbin Area................................... 31
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 32
Technical Specication ................................................. 35