Singer Cg 590 C Owners Manual

							MODEL CG-590 
 
COMMERCIAL GRADE 
SEWING MACHINE  
WORKBOOK  
						

							 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                   
 
 Congratulations on the purchase of your new SINGER
®    
 Sewing Machine!  This commercial grade sewing machine  
 is ideal for all types of sewing, including fashion sewing,   
 home decorating, quilting and crafts.  Your machine is  
 designed to deliver the ultimate combination of power,  
 performance and durability. 
 
 This workbook has been created as a tool for learning  
 various sewing techniques, which you can apply to your   
 own projects.  We are certain that your creativity will be  
 inspired, and that you will have many hours of sewing  
 enjoyment with this easy-to-use machine, feature-packed   
 machine! 
 
 Enjoy! 
 
  
 The SINGER® Education Department 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 SINGER® is a registered trademark of the Singer Company Ltd. © 2004 Singer Sewing Company 
All Rights Reserved. 
Part # 640 5052550GM
  
						

							 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight Stitch         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                                                                      21            
Attaching Beaded Trims                  23 
Mending with Multi-Stitch Zigzag                    24 
Crazy Quilting                                                  25 
Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics                26 
Straight Stretch Stitch for Stretch Fabrics                27   
Ribbing Application                                28 
Overedge Stitching                 29 
Seam Allowence with Stretch Overedge Seam Stitch               30 
Attaching Elastic                 31 
Sewing with a Wing Needle                    32 
Twin Needle Sewing                     33 
Applying Ribbon with a Twin Needle                  34 
Sewing on Leather                        35 
 
  
						

							 
 
Decorative Stitching                 36 
Joining Fabric with Herringbone Stitch                  37 
Decorative Stippling                 38 
Scallop Edges                 39 
Narrow Hem                  40  
Gathering with the Cording Foot                    41 
Applying Trims, Cords & Braids                   42 
Shirring with the Gathering Foot                    43 
Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Multiple Fabric Layers            45 
Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Plaid Fabrics              46 
Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Pile Fabrics                           47  
Sewing with the Side Cutter                              48 
Sewing with the Ruffler                                      50 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Heavy Duty Commercial Grade  
                                   CG-590 
                       
  
 
 
  
 
  Up to 1100 Stitches-Per-
Minute Sewing Speed Machine sews faster than a standard sewing machine.  
Electronic Foot Control  Guarantees consistent speed with no jump starts.   
Includes a regulating dial that allows for slower speeds, 
regardless of the pressure applied.   
60% Stronger Motor The motor is stronger than a standard sewing machine 
motor, which means it can sew heavyweight fabrics with 
ease. 
Steel Plate on Machine 
Bed Sewing pins won’t damage the steel surface of the  
machine free arm.  This feature is particularly beneficial 
for quilting. 
Duratec™ Frame A SINGER® Exclusive. This provides rigid support and  
helps prevent rusting. 
Double Insulated Double insulation protects against electric shock by  
creating a non-conducting barrier between the operator 
and the electrical components inside.  
Finger Guard Provides additional protection to keep fingers from  
getting too close to the needle area.  This is especially 
helpful and desirable for high speed sewing.  
Free Arm Provides professional results and easy access to cuffs, 
collars, pant hems and other difficult-to-reach areas.  
Automatic Needle 
Threader Effortless threading of the machine, including the eye of 
the needle.  
Drop Feed By moving the drop feed lever, conveniently located in 
the front of the machine, the feed dogs lower for free 
motion embroidery, stippling, or attaching a button.  No 
plates or covers required, just push a lever. 
Utility Stitches  A variety of stitches for fashion sewing, home dec and 
quilting. 
Stretch Stitches Specially designed stitches that add strength and  
flexibility to seams, especially useful when sewing on 
knitwear and super-stretch fabrics. 
Additional Decorative and 
Stretch Stitches An extensive variety of stitches for fabric  
embellishment, quilting, and more. 
6mm Stitch Width Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 6mm.    
						

							Automatic Built-In Four  
Step Buttonhole  Buttonhole sewing is a 4-step simple process that  
provides reliable results.  
Balance Adjustment Dial Guarantees control for even stitching of buttonholes 
and stretch stitches, even on difficult fabrics. 
Infinitely Variable Stitch 
Length and Width 
Adjustment Settings for length and width can be adjusted as  
desired, to suit any project. 
Multiple Needle Positions  Needle position can be changed for individual  
projects, such as inserting zippers or cording and 
topstitching. 
Jam-Resistant Bobbin System  This is a system in which the bobbin case actually 
floats above the hook, precluding thread jams.  The 
machine will not jam, even when sewing on sheer 
fabric or no fabric at all! 
Top-Loading Drop-In Bobbin The bobbin conveniently inserts-no bobbin cases to 
remove or adjust.  It is easy to monitor the thread 
supply. 
Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter There are 2 heights to the presser foot lifter.  The 
second height offers ¼” more clearance, which is 
needed when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric 
under the presser foot.  
Thread Cutter Located for precise thread cutting, eliminating the 
extra step of cutting thread with scissors. 
Automatic Pressure System  This feature automatically adjusts the pressure for  
sewing on fabrics from the lightest weight tricots to 
the heaviest denim, to maximize feed accuracy.  
 Twin Needle Capable Stitches are automatically adjusted for twin needle  
sewing by just moving a lever. 
Suction Cup Machine Base Holds the machine securely to the table, even when 
sewing at maximum speed. 
Built In Accessory Storage A back panel storage area for accessories is  
conveniently located in the freearm extension bed. 
Accessories Special Purpose Presser Foot 
Buttonhole Presser Foot 
Blindstitch Hem Presser Foot 
Zipper Foot 
General Purpose Foot 
Finger Guard 
Needle Pack 
Bobbins 
Touch-N-Wind™ Declutch  
Bobbin Winder Needle bar easily disengages for winding the bobbin.  
						

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SINGER
® is a registered trademark of the Singer Company Ltd.  © 2004 Singer Sewing Company. 
All Rights Reserved. 
Self-Lubricating  Because the machine is permanently lubricated, there is 
no need to oil the machine, and no oil gets on fabric. 
25 Year Limited Commercial, 
School and Home Warranty Peace of mind knowing the machine has a 25 year  
limited warranty.  
Portable Machine has a built-in carry handle, making it easy to 
transport the machine. 
Cabinet Mountable Machine can be mounted into a cabinet.  
						

							1 
Straight Stitching 
 
The Straight Stitch is generally used to join 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 fabrics, lengthen the Stitch Length.    
 
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 
 
Materials
: 
(2) 4” x 4” pieces of cotton, right sides together 
 
Procedure:
 

						

							2 
Straight Stitch for Topstitching 
 
The Straight Stitch can be sewn “on top” of the fabric so that the stitches are 
visible.  This is different from using the straight stitch to join a seam hidden 
inside the project.   A topstitch provides a decorative touch while holding the 
seam allowances flat.  It is also sturdy and durable.     
 
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 
 
Materials
: 
(1) 5” x 5” piece of cotton   
 
Procedure:
 

						

							3 
Create Quilted Fabric 
 
Create your own quilted fabric with the Straight Stitch.  Texture can be added to 
plain fabric by just adding 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 
 
Materials
: 
(2) 5” x 5” pieces of cotton with batting between the two fabrics, 
creating a quilt-type sample  
 
Procedure
: