Singer Rotomatic 8 Manual

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Starting a seam 
  
Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12 mm) from 
rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one of the 
seam guidelines on the throat plate. Lower the 
presser foot
 
  
Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for reinforcement 
by pushing in the reverse button located in center of 
the stitch length dial. Hold button in until stitching 
reaches edge of fabric.
 
  
Release push button for forward stitching. 
  
Guiding and supporting fabric...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines
Darning
 
Worn or torn spots on childrens clothes and 
household linens can be darned effortlessly and 
quickly with lime practice. When greater control is 
needed, an embroidery hoop and a special 
darning and embroidery foot, which may be 
purchased at your SINGER dealer should be 
used.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection:  Straight Stitch
 
 
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
Stitch Length:  2-5
Foot:  General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate:  General Purpose (A)
Attach...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines
Quilting
 
Quilting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses 
of fabric together in a planned design. A padding is 
used to produce a soft, puffed effect.
Recommended settings
 
Stitch Selection:  Straight Stitch
 
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
Stitch Length:  2-5
Foot:  General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate:  General Purpose (A)
* Mark the design or quilting lines with a tailors chalk 
or a washable marker on the right side of garment.
 
* Place a wadding, or...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Inserting a zipper 
  
We recommend using the Zipper Foot to form an even 
line of stitching close to the zipper.
 
Recommended settings 
  
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch 
   
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
 
Stitch Length: 2-5 
Foot: Zipper (E) 
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) 
When the zipper teeth are to the left of the needle: 
  
* Slide the adjusting block, (1) which slides on the pin, 
across to the right.
 
  
* Snap-on the foot to the left side of the...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
* To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, the stitch 
width selector is moved from its straight position to 
any of its other positions. The further you move the 
selector lever toward the right, the wider your stitch 
will be
 
4 Zigzag stitching 
Stitch pattern selector 
(only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 
10 stitches) 
  
Raise the needle to its highest position. 
  
* Set the stitch width selector to the straight position . 
(This allows the pattern selector to be...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Adjusting stitch length 
  
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an 
open zig-zag stitch.
 
  
The higher the number, the more open, or further 
apart your stitches will be.
 
  
The area between O and 1 on the dial is used for satin 
stitching a series of closely spaced plain zig-zag 
stitches that form a smooth satin-like surface.
 
  
  
Needle thread tension 
  
The needle-thread tension dial regulates the amount 
of tension on the needle thread and...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Zig-zag stitch 
  
The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, 
appliqueing, monogramming or for decorative sewing.
 
Recommended settings 
  
Stitch Selection: Zig-zag Stitch 
   
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
 
Stitch Length: 2-5 
Foot: General Purpose B) 
Needle Plate: General Purpose A) 
Seam finishing 
  
Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics 
that are likely to fray.
 
  
* Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. 
  
* Place edge of...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Satin stitching 
Recommended settings 
  
Stitch Selection: Zig-zag Stitch 
   
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
 
Stitch Length: 0-2 
Foot: Special Purpose (J) 
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) 
Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag 
stitches. Satin stitch can be used for monograms, 
embroidery and applique work to produce a smooth 
satin-like finish.
 
  
* Practice to get desired stitch appearance. 
  
Block monogramming 
  
* Lightly trace letters...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Blindstitching 
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can 
be used on a variety of different weight fabrics. 
Blindstitching takes a little practice, however, so make 
a test sample first.
 
Recommended settings 
  
Stitch Selection: Blindstitch 
   
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
 
Stitch Length: 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 
Foot: Special for blindstitch 
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) 
Prepare the hem by folding it and pressing it in the 
usual way. You may want...

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 
Ladder seams 
A ladder seam, made with blindstitching is functional 
and decorative at the same time. Appropriate for 
stretch and knitted fabrics, it provides stretchable, 
decoratively constructed seams and edge finishes for 
collars, pockets and necklines in sportwear and 
swimwear.
 
Recommended settings 
Stitch Selection: Blindstitch 
   
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
 
 
Stitch Length: 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 
Foot: General Purpose (B) 
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)...