Singer CG-500 Commercial Grade manual

MODEL CG-500 COMMERCIAL GRADE SEWING MA CHINE W ORKBOOK[...]

Congratul ations on the pu rchase of your new SINGER ® Sewing Machine! This comm ercial grade sewing machine is ideal fo r all types of sewi ng, including fashion sewing, home decorating, qu ilting a n d crafts. You r machine is designed to d eliver th e ulti mate combina tion of power, performance an d durability . This work book has b een create[...]

S t r a i g h t S t i t c h i n g 1 Straight Stitch for Topstitching 2 Create Quilted Fabric 3 Speed Basting 4 Making Piping 5 Attaching Purchased Piping 6 Centered Zippers 7 Satin Stitch Applique 9 Lace Insertion 11 Button Sewing 13 Four-Step Buttonholes 15 Free-Motion Monogramming 17 Free-Motion Embroidery 19 Blindstitch Hem 2 Stretch Blindstitch[...]

Heavy Duty Commer cial Grade CG-500 Up to 1100 Stitches-Per- Minute Sewing Speed Machine sews faster than a stan dard sewing machine. Electronic Foot Control Guarantees consistent speed with no jump starts. Includes a regulating dial that allows f or slowe r speeds, regardless of the pressure applie d. 60% Stronger Motor The motor is stronger than [...]

SINGER ® is a registered trademark of the Singer Company Ltd. © 2004 Singer Sewing Company . All Rights Reserved. Automatic Tension This system ensures stable stitch quality , whatever type of fabric is being used. Jam-Resistant B obbin System This is a system in which the bobbin case actually floats above the hook, precluding thread jams. The ma[...]

1 S traight S titching The Straight Stitch is generally used to jo in seams or do topstitching. It is the most basic of the stitches and is the most commonly used. For a longer stitch or for thicker fabr ics, lengthen the Stit ch Length. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3-4 Presser[...]

2 S traight S titch for T op stitching The Straight Stitch can be sewn “on top” of the fabric so that the stitches are visible. This is different from using the straight st itch to join a seam hidden inside the project. A t opstitch provides a decorative touch while holding the seam allowances flat. It is also sturdy and durable. Machine Set-Up[...]

3 Create Quilted Fabric Create your own quilted fabric with the Straight Stitch. Texture can be added to plain fabric by just add ing consecutive rows of straight stitches! Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3-4 Presser Foot: General Purpose Foot Needle Position: Center Materi als :[...]

4 S peed Basting Basting is used to temporaril y hold fabrics toget her. Stitch le ngth and tension are adjusted to create a looser stitch. T his stitch c an easily be remov ed with a seam ripper or simply pulled out. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 5 Presser Foot: General Purpos[...]

5 Making Piping Piping adds a beautiful finish to projects such as pi llows, sleeve edges, collars and more. The design of the Zipper Foot al lows for the needle to stitch very closely to the edge of the foot. This is important when inserti ng zippers, applying piping or when tops titching close to the f abric’s edge. Only the Straight Stitch can[...]

6 Att aching Purchased Piping Attach pre-packaged piping to make a bol d finish on home decorating projects, crafts or garments. Machine Set-up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3-4 Presser Foot: Zipper Foot Needle Position: Center Materi als : (2) 3” x 6” pieces of home décor fabric 7” pr[...]

7 Centered Zippers There are several ways of inserting zi ppers. The pattern envelope of the project or garment will desig nate the best type of zipper applicat ion, as well as the length and type of zipper to use. Most applications require a zipper foot. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch [...]

8  Press the seam open . Finish raw ed ge s if necessary.  Apply glue stick lightly on t he right side of the zipper.  Place the zipper face-down, so that the zipper’s coils or teeth are directly over the machine-basted seam. Pin in place, if necessary.  Spread fabric flat, right side up and plac e ½” wi de transparent or perforate[...]

9 Satin S titch Appliqué Satin Stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches . Satin Stitching can be used for monograms, embroi dery and appliqué work to produce a smooth satin-like appearance. T ry a rayon thread fo r a smoother looking finish. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Pattern Selector: B Stitch W idth: 2-3 Stitch Lengt[...]

10  Sewing around the applique again, coveri ng the previous stitching. .  Sewing over an applique twice is no t always necessary, however, it does give a beautiful full-covered effect.[...]

11 Lace Insertion Insert lace into a special occasion garmen t or a home decorating project to create a beautiful heirloom keepsake. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Pattern Selector: B Stitch Width: 2-3 Stitch Length: 1 Presser Foot: Special Purpose Foo t (J) Needle Position: Center Materi als : 5” x 3” of batiste 6” strip of lace 60-8[...]

12  Carefully cut under the lace down the center.  Turn these raw edges back away fr om the lace, then finger pr ess.  Finish fabric’s edges by sewing a smal l zigzag through all la yers, being careful not to catch too much lace.  Turn fabric over and trim exce ss fabric seam allowances away. Note: A nice touch can be added by stit ch[...]

13 Button Sewing Use your sewing machine to sew on buttons, snaps or hooks with ease. This is especially helpful when making a large project where several buttons need to be attached, such as a sh ower curtain that has button tabs. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Pattern Selector: B Stitch Width: Determined by butto n (width between t he hol[...]

14  Lower the presser foot to hold the button in place.  Turn the hand wheel forward, adjust so that the needle goes into the right or left hole.  Adjust the stitch width dial to fine tune the swing of th e needl e into the opposite hole.  Recheck the swing of the needle into the opposite hole and t hen use the foot control to sew 5-6 s[...]

15 Four-S tep Buttonhol es The built-in buttonhole is divi ded into four different steps . T his simple process provides reliable results for buttonholes on garments, home de corating projects and crafts. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Step One of the 4-step buttonhole Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: Changes automatically Stitch Length: Step #1 of Butt[...]

16  Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step One of the Four-S tep buttonhole.  Sew, and the machine will stitch the right side of the buttonhole.  Stop sewing when the needle reaches th e fabric mark which indicates the bottom of the buttonhole.  Turn Pattern Selection knob to Step T wo of the Four-S tep buttonhole.  Sew 5 to 6 stitches,[...]

17 Free-Motion Monogramming Monogramming adds a pe rsonal and profe ssional t ouch to garments, home decorating items and craft projects. W hen monogrammi ng, the feed dogs are covered, allowing for free-motion sewing. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Pattern Selector: B Stitch W idth: 2 Stitch Length: N/A Feet Dogs: Covered Presser Foot: Embr[...]

18  Turn the hand wheel forward to bri ng up the bobbin thr ead though the fabric. Sew a few securin g stitches at the starting point.  Firmly hold the hoop with both hands.  Press the foot controller and guide the hoop so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter.  Maintain a consistent sewing speed an d mo ve the fabric slowly. Coo[...]

19 Free-Motion Embroidery Free-motion embroidery is an elegant embellishment. The embroidery can be extremely detailed, such as the embroidery on a bridal g own. It also can be as simple as a row of flowers on kitchen linens. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Pattern Selector: B Stitch W idth: 2 or smaller Stitch Length: N/A Feet Dogs: Covered [...]

20  Firmly hold the hoop with both hands.  Press the foot controller and guide the hoop so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter.  Maintain a consistent speed and move t he fabric slowly. Coordinate sewing speed and movement of hoop. Note: When the feed dogs are covered, the f abric will not aut omatically feed. Feeding of f abric i[...]

21 Blindstitch Hem A Blindstitch H em is a fast way to finish hems securely on skirt s or pants. It also makes a great choice when hemming large projects such as curtains or bed skirts. Use matching thread to help t he stitche s blend into the fabric, hence becoming “blind” or invisible. Machine Set-Up : Set-up for Step 1 (to finish raw edges) [...]

22  Position fabric with wrong side facing up, and turn the hem back to the right side, cr eating a soft fold at the top edge of the hem. The bulk of the fabric is to the left of the foot.  Fold under 1” and baste in place.  Begin stitching, making sure t he forward stitches fall near the ¼ ” fold, and the needle swing ju st bites int[...]

23 S tretch Blindhem A Stretch Blindhem is a fast way to finish hems secure ly on knit projects. The stitch will have moderate “give” when the fabric is stretched. The stitch itself does not stretch. Use matching thread to help the stitches blend into the fabric, hence becoming “blind” or invisible. Machine Set-Up : Set-up for Step 1 (to fi[...]

24  Position fabric with wrong side facing up, and turn the hem back to the right side, cr eating a soft fold at the top edge of the hem. The bulk of the fabric is to the left of the foot.  Fold under 1” and baste in place.  Begin stitching, making sure t he forward stitches fall near the ¼ ” fold, and the needle swing ju st bites int[...]

25 Att aching Beaded T rims Adding a trim is an easy way to enhance al most any project! T he look of a denim jacket can be changed with a row of trim around the bott om edge. A pair of capri pants can be dressed up by sewing a bea ded trim around each pant hem. Home decorating projects such as pillows, beds preads or table runners can have a “fa[...]

26 Mending with Multi-S titch Zigzag The Multi-Stitch is a three- step zigzag stitch. It is stronger than a traditional zigzag stitch and is used for mending, rein forcing a seam, darning, applying elastic and many other techniques. It is id eal when mending tears. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Multi-Stitch Zigza g Pattern Selector: D Stitch W idth: 2-5[...]

27 Crazy Quilting Crazy Quilting is done by st itching scraps of velvets, silks, cottons, satins and other fine fabrics onto a fo undation fabric. T he fabr ics are various shapes. The fabric edges are then em bellished with decorative stitches, often done with decorative threads. This technique is popular and can be used in wearable art, home deco[...]

28 Seam Allowances with S tretch Blindhem S titch This technique is ideal for making an un lined garment or when the seam allowances may show. All the edges are finished prior to construction. This prevents raveling of the fabric and make s a professional finish on woven and knit fabrics. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Stretch Blindhem Pattern Selector: [...]

29 Att aching Elastic Elastic can be applied directly to the f abric, such as when making lingerie. If the elastic is ⅜ ” wide or less, the elastic c an be placed into t he General Purpose Foot’s opening, making it easier to evenly stretch the elastic while sewing. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: M ulti-Stitch Zigzag Pattern Selector: D Stitch Width[...]

30 Sewing with a Wing Needle Use a Wing Needle to create a beautiful heirloom look on pillowcases, napkins, or special occasion garments. A W ing Needle is v ery wide and makes a large opening or hole in the fabric every time it stitches. Several different types of stitches can be used. For best result s, use a stitch with forward-back movement, so[...]

31 T win Needle Sewing By using a Twin Needle, two parallel rows of stitching can be sewn at the same time. A straight stitch using a twin needle sewing cr eates a sporty hem on knit wear, a sophisticated top-stitch or a decorative embellishment. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3[...]

32 Applying Ribbon with a T win Needle By using a Twin Needle, two parallel rows of stitches can be us ed to attach a ribbon while stitching. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 5 Presser Foot: T ransparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Needle: Twin Needle Needle Position: Center Mater[...]

33 Sewing on Leather Leather can add a bold accent to a garment , home decorating or craft project. Leather does not ravel, so there is no need to finish the seam edges. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3 Presser Foot: Special Purpose Foo t (J) or General Purpose Foot Needle: Leat[...]

34 Narrow Hem The edge of a ruffle, the hem on a napkin and the edge of a pr om dress are all perfect examples of where it is beneficial to use the Rolled He m Foot. The foot has a “scroll” that helps roll the fabric’s edge over, hiding the ra w edges and creating a small professional finish hem. Soft fabr ics roll best. Machine Set-Up : Stit[...]

35 Gathering with the Cording Foot This technique is great for heavy fabri cs such as in home decorating or textured fabrics that do not gather easily. T he Cordi ng Foot holds the cord in place, so stitching is effortless. Adjusting gather s is easy, and there is no danger that the cord wi ll break in the middl e of the project. Machine Set-Up : S[...]

36 . Applying T rims, Cords or Braids Use the Cording Foot to eas ily apply thin cords to add textured to wearable art fashions or home decorating projects. The foot holds the cords in position, so that it is effortless to stit ch them into place. There are several decorative cords available, each creating a different effe ct. Experiment with v ari[...]

37 Shirring with the Gathering Foot Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to create fullness. Shirring consists of three or more rows of gathers. Use onl y sheer or soft fabrics for this technique. The specially designed Shi rring Foot pushes fabric into even folds under the needle. The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely[...]

38  Turn the handwheel to ensure the needle is co rrectly positione d. It should line up with the Ga thering Foot’s needle opening.  Sew a row on top of the “pulled” line.  Use the foot's edge as a guide to sew the next row of stitchi n g. Rows will be ¼” apart if t he foot is used as a guide.  Sew 3 or 4 more rows.  Do[...]

39 Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Multiple Fabric Layers The Even Feed Foot has its ow n set of feed dogs that work in c onjunction with the machine’s feeding system to improve the flow of the fabric. This is particu- larly important when sewing sev eral layers of fabric, such as in quilting. T he Even Feed Foot “pulls” the t op layer or la [...]

40 Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Plaid Fabrics Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3 Presser Foot: Even Feed Foot* Needle Position: Center Materi als : (2) 5” x 5” pieces of plaid or striped fabric Procedure :  Match plaids, right sides together  Sew the two pieces toget [...]

41 Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Pile Fabrics The Even Feed Foot is great for sewing on fake fur for coat accents, costumes or stuffed animals. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch Width: 1, no width Stitch Length: 3 Presser Foot: Even Feed Foot* Needle Position: Center Materi als : (2) 5” x 5” piec es of fake-f[...]

42 Sewing with the Side Cutter The side cutter is an attachment that will trim the excess fabric while sewing. A Zigzag-type stitch must be used. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Zigzag Pattern Selector: B Stitch Width: 5 Stitch Length: 1-2 Presser Foot: Side Cutter* Needle Position: Center Materi als : (2) 5” x 4” pieces of wool type fabric  Procedu[...]

43  Slowly sew and gently guide the fabric.  Adjust the stitch length according to fabric. Ce rtain fabrics will cut better or more cleanly than others. This i s due to the nature of the fabric.  The cutter works best if not more than 1” is being trimmed away.[...]

44 Sewing with the Ruf f ler The Ruffler attachment qui ckly and easily produces prof ession al looking ruffles on garments, home decorating pr ojects an d craft items. Machine Set-Up : Stitch: Straight Stitch Pattern Selector: A Stitch W idth: 1, no width Stitch Length: 7 Presser Foot: Ruffler* Needle Position: Center Materi als : 3” x 10” pie[...]

45  Place the fabric under the Ruffler. Place fabric in the guide plate.  Remember to lower the presser foot lever.  Lightly push the cloth feed plate to wards the back of the machine.  Place the longer piece of fabric under the foot and beneath th e shorter piece of fabric. Pl ace right sides together.  Slowly sew. Watch the Ruffler[...]