SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE Owner's manual

SINGER
Brand
SINGER
Model
5500 | FASHION MATE
Category
Sewing machines
Type
Owner's manual

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SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE is a versatile sewing machine that offers a wide range of features to help you create beautiful and professional-looking garments. With its easy-to-use controls and a variety of stitch patterns, this machine is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers.

Some of the key features of the SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE include:

  • 30 built-in stitch patterns, including a variety of straight stitches, zigzag stitches, and decorative stitches
  • Automatic needle threader for quick and easy threading
  • Adjustable stitch length and width for precise control over your stitches

SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE is a versatile sewing machine that offers a wide range of features to help you create beautiful and professional-looking garments. With its easy-to-use controls and a variety of stitch patterns, this machine is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers.

Some of the key features of the SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE include:

  • 30 built-in stitch patterns, including a variety of straight stitches, zigzag stitches, and decorative stitches
  • Automatic needle threader for quick and easy threading
  • Adjustable stitch length and width for precise control over your stitches
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
1.
NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
OF
PARTS
2.
ACCESSORIES
AND
SPARES
3
3.
BEFORE
SEWING
5
Unpacking
the
Machine
5
Converting
the
Machine
6
Connecting
Foot
Controller
and
Power
Cord
7
Fabric,
Thread
and
Needle
Table
...
Changing
the
Foot
8
Changing
the
Needle
9
Bobbin
Winding
10
Inserting
the
Bobbin
Case
12
Upper
Threading
14
Drawing
up
the
lower
Thread
15
Twin
Neelde
Threading
16
Setting
Patterns
17
(1)
Straight
Stitch,
Zigzag
Stitch
and
Zigzag
Pattern
Stitches
17
(2)
Super
Stretch
Stitches
18
(3)
Buttonholes
19
(4)
Twin
Needle
Sewing
20
4.
SEWING
CHART
21
Operation
Guide
21
Straight
Sewing
22
Zigzag
Sewing
25
Elastic
Sewing
27
Zipper
Sewing
1
Overcasting
Overlocking
Buttonhole
Sewing
Sewing
on
Buttons
Blindhem
Stitching
Mending
Attaching
Elastic
Shell
Stitching
Roll
Hemming
Lapped
Seam
Sewing
Edge
to
Edge
Stitching
Quilting
Pin
Tucking
Smocking
Cording
Embroidering
and
Monogramming.
Applique
Work
5.
HOW
TO
USE
THE
FREE
ARM.
6.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Feed
Dog
and
Rotary
Hook
Oiling
7.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
INDEX
66
28
29
30
31
34
35
37
41
42
43
45
47
49
50
51
52
53
55
56
57
57
58
59
1,
NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
OF
PARTS
To
change
pressure
of
the
presser
foot.
turn
weakerj_stronger
Raise
foot
when
ad
justing
the
dial.
_________
To
sew
normal
fabrics.
To
sew
thin
or
elastic
fabrics.
*
Feed
may
be
difficult
at
settings
under
“2”.
To
raise
or
lower
the
foot.
To
position
and
re
move
thick
fabrics,
buttons,
etc
To
position
and
re
move
normal
For
sewing
foot
tia
To
adjust
upper
thread
tension.
To
raise
or lower
the
feed
dog.
Not
feeding.
Feeding.
I
1
Reverse
sewing
button
To
sew
reverse
stitches.
Continue
pressing
on
the
button
while
sewing
in
reverse.
Pattern
selector
dial
To
select
the
stitch
pattern.
turn
Set
the
selected
pattern
at
the
indicating
line.
Adjust
stitch
length
and
stitch
width
within
the
colour
band.
Stitch
length
dial
To
adjust
stitch
length.
Set
within
the
colour
band
according
to
the
pattern
selected.
indicating
point
turn
Zigzag
width
control
lever
Make
sure
the
needle
is
above
the
needle
plate
when
operating
the
dial.
To
adjust
zigzag
width.
Set
within
the
colour
the
pattern
selected.
turn
012345
stopper
band
according
to
01234
Needle
position
control
needle
01—
7
2
Straight
stitch
foot
Special
foot
Efl
Zigzag
foot
Overcasting
foot
‘T
Zipper
foot
Darning
foot
LU
LL
A
Roll
hemming
foot
Quilting
guide
Cording
foot
Blind
hem
stitch
guide
@0
Button
sewing
foot
Cloth
guide
Buttonhole
foot
Buttonhole
cutter
3
Bobbins
size
9/65
(1
pc.)
size
11/75
(2pcs.)
size
14/90
(2
pcs.)
size
16/100(1
pc.)
Ordinery
needles
size
14/90
(2pcs)
Ball
Point
needles
Twin
needles
(2
pcs,)
Screwdriver
small
(lpc.)
large
(lpc.)
Bulb
en
(
3
pcs.)
Cleaning
brush
—
NOTE
—
Oil
4
Step-i
hook
tooth
Step-2
Step-4
carrying
Jr
controer
accessory
box
extension
table
Place
the
machine
on
the
table
and
unlatch
clasps
on
both
sides
by
pressing
them
slightly
in
the
arrow
direction.
Remove
the
carrying
case
cover.
Take
out
the
foot
controller
and
accessory
box.
Slide
the
compartment
in
the
arrow
direction.
Take
out
the
extension
table.
—
Packing
the
machine
—
Packing
is
the
reverse
of
the
above
procedure.
Note
the
following.
Lower
the
presser
foot
lifter
when
sliding
in
the
compartment.
Make
sure
that
the
hooks
of
the
upper
clasps
are
firmly
attached
to
the
teeth
when
installing
the
carrying
case
cover.
compartment
I
5
For
free-arm
use
For
flat-bed
use
—
Detaching
the
extension
table
—
Without
an
extension
table,
the
machine
is
used
as
a
free-arm
model
for
convenient
sewing
of
trousers,
sleeves,
cuffs
and
the
like.
*
Set
the
machine
on
a
steady
surface.
Place
the
machine
in
the
free-arm
condition
on
the
table.
*
Be
sure
the
machine
is
mounted
steadily.
Push
down
the
extension
support
leg
and
stand
it.
Pull
out
the
lever
and
slide
the
table
to
the
left.
Attach
the
extension
table
by
the
following
steps.
Step-i
Step-2
ever
—extension
Support
leg
Step-3
extensftDn
/
7
pins
arm
Pull
out
the
lever
and
slide
in
the
extension
table
in
the
arrow
direction
until
it
is
supported
by
the
two
pins
in
front
and
back
side
of
the
arm.
Fit
two
pins
of
the
leg
to
the
holes
on
the
lower
left
of
the
machine.
6
Step-i
Step-3
OF
switch
Make
sure
the
voltage
is
the
same
as
stated
on
the
nameplate
on
the
back
side
of
the
Plug
in
following
numbers
(1—
‘2)
as
shown.
*
Always
unplug
the
machine
when
not
in
use
Switch
on
the
power
to
put
on
the
machine
and
turn
on
the
sewing
light.
Always
use
Type
705
(Needle)
The
more
you
depress
the
foot
controller,
the
faster
the
machine
runs.
*
Be
careful
not
to
drop
the
foot
controller
from
a
high
place.
NEEDLE
SIZE
FABRIC
THREAD
SIZE
ENGLISH
AND
AMERICAN
EUROPEAN
DELICATE—
tulle,
chiffon,
fine
Fine
mercerized
cot-
lace,
silk,
organdy
ton,
fine
synthetic
9
65,70
thread
LIGHTWEIGHT—basiste,
or
gandy,
jersey,
voile,
taffeta,
50
mercerized
cotton,
silk,
crepe,
chiffon,
velvet,
“A”
silk,
synthetic
11
75
plastic
film
thread
MEDIUM
WEIGHT—gingham,
percale,
pique,
linen,
chintz,
50
mercerized
cotton,
faille,
satin,
fine
corduroy,
60
cotton,
“A”
silk,
14
velvet,
suitings,
stretch
fabrics,
synthetic
thread
knits
MEDIUM
HEAVY—
gabardine,
Heavy-duty
mercerized
tweed,
sailcloth,
denim,
coat-
cotton,
40
to
60
cot-
16
100
ings,
drapery
fabrics
ton,
synthetic
thread
*
For
stretch
fabric
such
as
knits
and
jersey
materials,
use
Ball-point
Needle
to
get
better
stitch
performance.
machine.
Step-2
foot
controller
7
Raise
presser
foot
lifter
and
needle
bar
presser
foot
needle
(1)
Raise
the
presser
foot
lifter.
(2)
Set
the
needle
bar
in
the
highest
position
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you.
Push
the
lever
of
the
holder
in
the
arrow
direction.
Position
a
new
foot
with
the
pin
right
under
the
groove
of
the
holder.
By
lowering
the
pres
ser
foot
lifter,
the
foot
will
be
automatically
snapped
on.
*
When
you
fail
to
catch
the
foot,
press
the
lever
slightly.
Remove
the
foot
and
the
holder
by
loosen
ing
the
screw
with
a
screwdriver.
Align
the
hole
of
the
darning
foot
with
the
hole
of
the
needle
plate.
Lower
the
needle
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you.
The
lever
of
the
foot
should
be
behind
the
needle
clamp
screw.
Tighten
the
screw
on
the
holder.
Changing
a
foot
Snap-on
presser
foot
Step-i
Screw-snap
presser
foot
(darning
foot)
Step-i
Step-2
Step-2
IoI
cj
darning
(i/’/
foot
‘N!:
‘i3
needle
plate
•1
Step-3
presser
foot
lifter
Step-3
er
8
Step-i
handwheel
needle
clamp
screw
(1)
Set
the
needle
bar
in
the
highest
position
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you.
(2)
Loosen
the
needle
clamp
screw
and
take
out
the
needle.
Proper
needle
(1)
With
the
flat
face
away
from
you,
insert
a
new
needle
into
the
groove
of
the
needle
bar.
(2)
Push
the
needle
until
it
reaches
the
stop
per
and
tighten
the
needle
clamp
screw
firmly.
I
It
is
straight.
The
gap
is
even.
Improper
needle
Bent
needle.
,
\/
The
point
is
sharp.
Blunt
point.
Bent
point.
9
Using
defective
or
worn
needles
not
only
causes
stitch
skipping,
break
age
of
needles
or
snapping
of
thread;
it
also
can
damage
the
rotary
hook
and
the
needle
plate.
Step-2
the
bar
—
How
to
check
your
needles—
Removing
the
bobbin
case
Step-i
nee
—‘
shuttle
cover
Step-2
latch
j7
handwheel
(1)
Set
the
needle
bar
in
the
highest
position
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you.
(2)
Open
the
shuttle
cover.
Open
the
latch
of
the
bobbin
case
and
take
it
out.
Removing
the
bobbin
from
the
bobbin
case
(1)
Close
the
latch.
(2)
Hold
the
bobbin
case
with
the
latch
upward
as
shown.
(3)
Bobbin
comes
out
easily.
*
Be
sure
that
the
needle
is
in
the
highest
position.
10
Winding
the
bobbin
Step-i
Wind
the
thread
clockwise
around
the
bob
bin
several
times.
Push
in
the
bobbin
as
far
as
it
will
go.
The
machine
stops
automatically
when
winding
is
finished.
Return
the
spindle
by
pushing
it
in
the
arrow
direction.
*
Be
sure
that
the
machine
is
not
running.
I
Push
the
bobbin
toward
the
handwheej
and
press
down
the
foot
controller.
*
Not
to
place
your
fingers
near
the
needle
bar.
Needle
bar
may
move
a
little
when
starting
to
wind
the
bobbin.
*
Never
press
the
spindle
while
sewing.
Step-5
Take
out
the
bobbin
from
the
spindle
and
cut
tte
thread.
thread
0
guide
A
thread
guide
B
Put
the
spool
on
the
spool
pin.
Draw
the
thread
from
the
spool
pin
through
the
thread
guides
A
and
B
as
shown
in
©
and
©.
Step-3
Step-2
Step.-4
11
inserting
the
bobbin
of
thread
Idirection
of
the
wound
thread
(1)
The
end
of
the
thread
is
away
from
you
as
shown.
(2)
Leave
the
end
of
the
thread
of
about
10cm
(4”)
from
the
bobbin.
(3)
Insert
the
bobbin
into
the
bobbin
case.
Threading
the
lower
thread
Step-i
slot
Slide
the
thread
into
the
slot
of
the
bobbin
case.
Step-2
Pulling
the
thread
to
the
left,
pass
the
thread
under
the
tension
spring.
Step-3
Pass
the
thread
through
the
bobbin
thread
guide.
(1)
Checking
the
tension
Complete
the
threading
of
the
lower
thread.
Take
out
the
end
of
the
thread
from
the
bobbin
thread
guide.
Place
the
bobbin
and
the
bobbin
case
on
your
palm.
Pick
up
the
end
of
the
thread
and
shake
it
gently.
bobbin
case
At
the
proper
tension,
the
bobbin
case
will
gra
dually
drop
a
small
amount.
bobbin
—
How
to
adjust
lower
thread
tension
—
12
adjusting
screw
tpse
the
s4k
cse
(2)
Adjusting
the
tension
Turn
the
adjusting
screw
with
the
small
screw
driver
for
adjustment.
*
Be
careful
not
to
touch
the
lock
screw
when
adjusting
the
bobbin
tension.
Step-i
handwheel
Step-2
I
Set
the
needle
bar
in
the
highest
po
sition
by
turning
the
handwheel
to
ward
you.
(1)
Leave
the
end
of
the
thread
of
about
10cm
(4”)
from
the
bobbin.
(2)
Holding
the
latch
of
the
bobbin
case
with
your
thumb
and
index
finger,
push
the
bobbin
case
into
the
rotary
hook.
(1)
When
the
bobbin
case
is
inserted,
close
the
latch.
(2)
Close
the shuttle
cover.
13
Step-3
cover
jD3er
Thrc3adinq
(1)
Raise
the
presser
foot
lifter.
(2)
Set
the
needle
bar
in
the
highest
position
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you.
Thread
by
following
numbers
(
—
®
while
pressing
the
spool
lightly
with
your
index
finger.
Pass
the
thread
to
the
guides(j)and(2
Then
to
the
guide
guiding
plate
A
Step-3
Lead
the
thread
be
tween
the
two
ten
sion
discs
Lead
the
thread
into
the
hook
of
the
guiding
plate
®
by
pulling
the
tension
spring
to
the
right
with
the
thread.
Thread
the
guides
©
and
®
then
the
needle
eye®.
Leave
an
end
of
the
thread
of
about
15cm
(6”).
-
andwheel
presser
foot
lifte
11
needle
bar
spool
of
thread
Step-i
Step-2
Step-4
tension
spring
discs
4
Step-5
Step-B
Thread
the
take-up
lever
©
14
Drawing
Up
the
Lower
Thread
Turn
the
handwheel
once
slowly
toward
you.
Stop
turning
it
when
the
take-up
lever
reaches
the
highest
position.
Step-4
Pull
out
both
upper
and
lower
threads
to
about
15cm
(6”).
Hold
the
end
of
the
upper
thread
gently
in
your
left
hand.
Pull
the
upper
thread
gently
and
the
lower
thread
will
come
out.
Step-5
Place
both
threads
together
under
the
foot
on
the
left
side.
Step-i
Step-2
Step-3
ndwheel
I
15
Step-i
Pass
the
threads
to
gether
to
the
guides
®
and
©.
Thread
the
take-up
lever
®
Step-2
Pass
them
separately
to
the
right
and
left
at
the
guide
.
Step-6
Step-3
Lead
one
of
the
threads
between
the
discs
front
and
middle
and
the
other
one
between
middle
and
back.
Lead
the
two
threads
to
gether
into
the
hook
of
the
guiding
plate
®
by
pulling
the
tension
spring
to
the
right
with
the
threads.
Thread
the
guides
(7)
and®
then
the
two
needle
eyes
7).
Leave
the
ends
of
the
threads
of
about
15cm
(6”).
presser
foot
_-J-handwheeI
Iifter
p
(1)
Raise
the
presser
foot
lifter.
(2)
Set
the
needle
bar
in
the
highest
position
needie
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you.
1hepjr
Thread
by
following
numbers
(i
—
while
pressing
the
two
spools
lightly
with
your
fingers.
Be
careful
at
the
points
®
®
and
®,
since
the
way
of
threading
is
different
from
the
normal
threading
with
one
spool
of
thread.
—
tension
d--’-
‘\
Step-4
Step-5
16
Setting
Patterns
(1)
Straight
Stitch,
Zigzag
Stitch
and
Zigzag
Pattern
Stitches
Four
zigzag
pattern
stitches
are
built
in
besides
a
straight
stitch
and
a
zigzag
stitch.
All
of
these
are
very
useful
for
both
practical
and
decorative
sewing.
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3
4
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0
1.5—4
0.3—4
1—2
0.5—1
stitch
length
0
1—7
1.5—4
3.5—7
stitch
width
foot
straight
stitch
foot
[
zigzag
foot
special
foot
straight
stitch
foot
1
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SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE Owner's manual

SINGER
Brand
SINGER
Model
5500 | FASHION MATE
Category
Sewing machines
Type
Owner's manual
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SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE is a versatile sewing machine that offers a wide range of features to help you create beautiful and professional-looking garments. With its easy-to-use controls and a variety of stitch patterns, this machine is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers.

Some of the key features of the SINGER 5500 | FASHION MATE include:

  • 30 built-in stitch patterns, including a variety of straight stitches, zigzag stitches, and decorative stitches
  • Automatic needle threader for quick and easy threading
  • Adjustable stitch length and width for precise control over your stitches
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