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Singer Fashion Mate 177, Instructions Manual

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Contents 

 

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SINGER SEWING MACHINE 

 

Principal Parts…………………………………………………………….    2 

 

Accessories……………………………………………………………….    4 

 
THREADING THE MACHINE 
 

The Bobbin Thread……………………………………………………….    5 

 

The Needle Thread……………………………………………………….    9 

 

Raising Bobbin Thread…………………………………………………… 10 

 
STRAIGHT STITCHING 
 

Positioning the Needle……………………………………………………  11 

 

Regulating the Machine for Your Fabric………………………………… 12 

 

 

Fabric, needle, thread, and stitch length chart…………………...  13 

  Stitch 

length……………………………………………………… 

14 

  Thread 

tension…………………………………………………… 

15 

  Pressure………………………………………………………….. 

17 

  Feed 

Height……………………………………………………… 

17 

 

Sewing a Seam……………………………………………………………  18 

 Pin 

Basting……………………………………………………………….. 

20 

 Sewing 

Darts……………………………………………………………… 

21 

 

Darning without Embroidery Hoop………………………………………  22 

 
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING 
 

Stitch Width………………………………………………………………. 23 

 Needle 

Position…………………………………………………………… 

23 

 Stitch 

Length……………………………………………………………… 

24 

  Open 

zig-zag 

stitching…………………………………………… 

24 

  Satin 

stitching……………………………………………………. 

24 

 Needle-Thread 

Tension……………………………………………………24 

 Seams……………………………………………………………………... 

25 

 

Darts in Interfacing……………………………………………………….. 26 

 Mending………………………………………………………………….. 

27 

 Applique………………………………………………………………….. 

28 

 Buttonholes………………………………………………………………. 

29 

 
FREE-MOTION STITCHING 
 

Preparation……………………………………………………………….. 32 

 

Darning with Embroidery Hoop…………………………………………..33 

 Script 

Lettering…………………………………………………………… 

34 

 Embroidery………………………………………………………………..35 

 
CARING FOR YOUR SEWING MACHINE 
 

Cleaning………………………………………………………………….. 36 

 

Oiling and Lubricating…………………………………………………….37 

 

Adjusting Belt Tension…………………………………………………… 39 

 

Changing Light Bulb……………………………………………………... 39 

 

INDEX 

……………………………………………………………………………. 

40 

 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for Fashion Mate 177

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Page 2: ...you discover all the many advantages of your Fashion Mate ma chine by going through this instruction book step by step while seated at your machine SINGER service is always close at hand If your sewi...

Page 3: ...re 17 Feed Height 17 Sewing a Seam 18 Pin Basting 20 Sewing Darts 21 Darning without Embroidery Hoop 22 ZIG ZAG STITCHING Stitch Width 23 Needle Position 23 Stitch Length 24 Open zig zag stitching 24...

Page 4: ...Getting to know your SINGER principal parts 2...

Page 5: ...t raises and lowers presser foot 15 NEEDLE THREAD TENSION REGULATOR Numbers allow for exact easy to duplicate tension settings 16 TAKE UP LEVER Controls needle thread 17 PRESSURE REGULATING DIAL Regul...

Page 6: ...eplacements for the needle in your machine One needle threader make threading the sewing machine needle simpler One small screwdriver use to turn screw in bobbin case to regulate bobbin tension One Sp...

Page 7: ...machine On the Fashion Mate machine it is best to wind the bobbin before threading the needle the bobbin thread REMOVING THE BOBBIN 1 Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is at its highest positio...

Page 8: ...spool pin felt and pass thread around bobbin winder ten sion bracket disc 5 Draw thread from the inside through a hole in the top side of the bobbin 6 Hold thread end as shown and start the machine T...

Page 9: ...hand IF THREAD DOES NOT WIND EVENLY 1 Loosen tension bracket screw 2 Lower bracket if too much thread is wound on top of bobbin 3 Raise bracket if too much thread is wound on bottom of bobbin 4 Tighte...

Page 10: ...ing and into slot Allow about three inches of thread to hand freely from bobbin case 3 Raise take up lever to highest point 4 Hold bobbin case by open latch and place it on spindle of shuttle body so...

Page 11: ...Make sure spool pin felt is on spool pin 3 Place spool of thread on spool pin and lead thread through threading points shown Thread the needle from left to right The arrow on the throat plate shows th...

Page 12: ...late 1 Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so that needle enters throat plate 2 Continue turning hand wheel and holding needle thread until needle rises and...

Page 13: ...CH WIDTH SELECTOR To set for straight stitching press down on the Stitch Width Selector and move it to the far right THE NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR Press down on the Needle Position Selector and move it...

Page 14: ...page 13 will guide you in selecting correct thread needle sizes and stitch length accor ding to the weight of your fabric Be sure to use like threads for both needle and bobbin CHANGING THE NEEDLE 1 T...

Page 15: ...ic Medium weight gingham percale pique linen chintz faille satin corduroy velvet suitings stretch fabric knits 50 mercerized cotton 60 cotton A silk thread Synthetic thread 14 12 to 15 Medium heavy ga...

Page 16: ...elector is moved up into the FINE area stitch length diminishes to the vanishing point The FINE area is used only for closed zig zag stitching Generally shorter stitches are best for light weight fabr...

Page 17: ...aken your seams To determine the correct tension make a test on a small sample of your fabric If the fabric puckers decrease needle thread tension If the stitches look looser increase tension To incre...

Page 18: ...thread tension alone Should it be necessary to regulate bobbin thread tension you can do so by turning the screw on the bobbin case A very slight turn of the screw will produce a noticeable change in...

Page 19: ...prevent crushing When darning without an embroidery hoop set the dial at D Lower the presser foot before setting pressure To increase pressure turn dial to a higher number To decrease pressure turn di...

Page 20: ...foot up align fabric with appropriate seam guideline on throat plate as described on the following page Position needle in fabric about inch from the back edge 3 Lower presser foot and raise Stitch Le...

Page 21: ...of the presser foot For stretch fabrics apply firm tension front and back when stitching in the same direction as the stretch For seams not on the stretch direction stitch in conventional manner guid...

Page 22: ...ector for forward stitching pin basting Pin basting is a time a saver and can used in place of hand basting when you are straight stitching seams in easy to to handle fabrics When sewing over pins use...

Page 23: ...t clean finish It is also useful for darts made on the outside of a garment as a styling detail 1 Raise the presser foot and unthread the needle Pull up the bobbin thread and draw it through the needl...

Page 24: ...D and rotate Feed Regulating Knob from R to D setting and set Stitch Length Regulator in FINE area 2If area to be darned is open baste an underlay in place 3Place area to be darned under presser foot...

Page 25: ...set your stitch width push down on the Selector slide to desired position and release NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR Most of your zig zag stitching will be done in center C needle position Left L and right...

Page 26: ...elector to bottom of FINE area 2 Run machine at slow speed 3 Gradually tighten thumbnut by turning it to right until stitches are closely spaced and form a smooth surface regulating needle thread tens...

Page 27: ...rment andshould be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel 1Set Stitch Width Selector to the left and the Stitch Length Selector at 12 or 15 2 Place stitching near the edge of the seam...

Page 28: ...eam 1Set Stitch Width Selector in middle 2 Set Stitch Length Selector at about 20 3 If seam is curved pre shape tape to fit by steam pressing 4 Baste tape in place 5 Stitch allowing needle to enter se...

Page 29: ...h on the right side bringing the edges of the tear together 5 Shorten stitch length at ends and corners to give extra strength 6 Trim underlay ELASTIC 1 Set Stitch Length Selector at 12 or 15 2 Fit el...

Page 30: ...Attach the Special Purpose Presser Foot METHOD 1 1 Set Stitch Width Selector at desired setting and set Stitch Length Selector on FINE above 20 2 Stitch outlining the design with appliqu stitching 3...

Page 31: ...dth BUTTONHOLE LENGTH How long the opening needs to be will depend on the diameter and thickness of the button To find the right length 1 Cut a small hole in a scrap of your fabric and gradually enlar...

Page 32: ...DE STITCHING Position needle in fabric at point A Lower foot and stitch to end of marking Leave needle in fabric at point B Raise foot and pivot work on needle Lower foot Take one stitch without chang...

Page 33: ...rocheting make suitable filler cords for corded buttonholes A fine pearl cotton size 8 or silk buttonhole twist is generally used 1 Unwind sufficient filler cord to avoid tension or strain on the cord...

Page 34: ...ur Fashion Mate sewing machine is ready to do free motion darning and embroidery preparation REMOVING PRESSER FOOT 1 Raise the presser foot 2 Loosen the presser foot screw 3 Remove the presser foot To...

Page 35: ...and wheel toward you and draw bobbin thread up through fabric Hold both thread ends and lower needle into fabric 6 Outline area to be darned with running stitches for reinforcement Place stitches inch...

Page 36: ...soft or loosely woven add and underlay of crisp lawn or organdy 4 Place work in embroidery hoop large enough to encompass the entire design Be sure fabric is held taut 5 Position work under needle and...

Page 37: ...e free motion principle is used The design is placed in an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric taut the hoop is moved slowly so that the needle follows the outline of the design Stitches can be shaded...

Page 38: ...ce oil and lubricate it more frequently than the guidelines suggest every week or so clean Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts As a matter of fact you will be able to see the lint and fluff gathe...

Page 39: ...ate and top cover and oil in places indicated at right Remove throat plate and apply one drop of oil to shuttle race Replace covers and plates After each oiling sew a few lines of stitching on a scrap...

Page 40: ...Y OIL TO GEARS Tilt machine back Apply one drop of oil to bottom of machine at each of the places indicated motor requires no lubrication IF THE MACHINE IS TO BE STORED it is necessary to protect if f...

Page 41: ...urn 2 Allow weight of motor to supply correct belt tension 3 Tighten bracket screw changing light bulb be sure you have disconnected the plug from the electrical outlet REMOVING BULB Hold light cover...

Page 42: ...er Foot Lifter 3 Pressure Adjustment 17 Principal Parts 3 Reverse Stitching 14 Satin Stitching 24 Script Lettering 34 Seams How to Sew 18 Finishes 25 Flat Felled 25 Knit Fabric 26 Lingerie 25 Straight...

Page 43: ...achine is serviced by other than a SINGER representative or Approved Dealer or with parts other than those supplied by The Singer Company IN ADDITION to the above guarantee of parts each machine will...

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