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 
  
Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the 
presser foot. Some fabrics, however, require support 
while being stitched.
 
  
* For tricot, and other similar synthetic knits, apply 
gentle tension by holding the fabric at the front and 
back of presser foot as you sew. Do not pull fabric.
 
  
* For elastisized fabric, stretch lace, and knits with an 
unusual amount of elasticity, hold the fabric firmly in 
front and back of the presser foot to stretch the seam 
as the stitches are being placed.
 
  
Sewing in reverse 
  
To neaten the end of a seam, push in the reverse 
button and backstitch 3-4 stitches. Raise needle and 
presser foot and remove fabric by drawing it to the 
back and left. Cut thread on thread cutter on presser 
bar.
 
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							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 feed cover plate (F).
* If the area to be darned is open, baste a 
backing on the underside.
 
* Place area to be darned, right side up, under 
presser foot: lower the foot and begin stitching, 
alternately drawing the fabric toward you and 
pulling it gently away from you.
 
* Continue this forward and backward motion as 
you till the area in with parallel lines of stitching.
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							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 padding, over the underside of 
garment and cover it with a backing or lining fabric.
 
* Baste together to prevent the layers from moving.
 
* Place fabrics under needle and carefully begin to 
stitch along your marked pattern on the fabric.
 
* It you are quilting a very large piece, work from the 
center of the fabric to the outside edge and guide 
fabric with both hands.
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							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 pin.
(See changing snap-on presser feet).
 
  
* Check the position of the foot by lowering the needle 
into the notch on the side of the foot, to ensure that it 
clears the foot.
 
  
When the zipper teeth are to the right of the needle: 
  
* Slide the adjusting block, (1) across to the left. 
  
* Snap on the foot to the right side of the pin.
(See changing snap-on presser feet).
 
  
* Check the position of the foot by lowering the needle 
into the notch on the side of the foot, to ensure that it 
clears the foot.
 
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							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 moved easily).
 
* Slide the pattern selector to the center of the desired 
pattern group.
 
  
Machine Pattern 
  
only for machine 1 to 7
with 6 stitches
 
  
only for machine 1 to 9
with 8 stitches
 
  
only for machine 1 to 11
with 10 stitches
 
  
Needle position selector 
  
Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully 
raised.
 
  
* Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done with the 
needle in the center (
) position. 
* Left () and right () settings are used for 
special stitch placement.
 
  
Stitch width selector 
  
Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully 
raised.
 
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							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 lets you select 
just the right setting for your fabric and thread.
 
  
The correct tension setting will produce a smooth 
even stitch (1).
 
  
Too much tension will produce a tight stitch (2), 
causing fabric to pucker. Loosen tension by turning 
dial to a lower number.
 
  
Too little tension will produce a loose stitch (3), 
causing loops in your pattern. Tighten tension by 
turning dial to a higher number.
 
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							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 seam allowance under foot, as shown. 
  
* Stitch close to edge, letting outer zig-zag fall over 
edge of fabric.
 
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							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 on right side of fabric. 
  
* Center tracing under needle. 
  
* Stitch entire outline, leaving needle in fabric when 
turning.
 
  
* Pull threads to wrong side of fabric, tie and trim. 
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							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 to baste the hem to hold it 
in place, as shown. It so, be sure to place the basting 
at least 1/2 inch (12mm) below the top edge of the 
hem allowance.
 
  
With the wrong side of fabric uppermost, turn the hem 
under, as shown, creating a soft told from the top 
edge of hem. Pin or baste all three layers together in 
place.
 
  
Position the hem under the presser foot with the soft 
fold resting against wall of the guide, as shown.
 
  
* Lower the presser foot and begin sewing making 
certain the straight stitches fail on the edge of the hem 
and the zig-zag stitches just pierce the soft told of the 
work. Adjust stitch width it necessary. While stitching, 
guide the hem edge in a straight line and feed the soft 
told evenly against the wall of the guide.
 
* If layers of fabric are pinned together, remove pins 
as you come to them. Do not sew over pins.
 
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							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) 
* Make a test sample to adjust thread tension and 
stitch length to suit your fabric. Needle thread tension 
should be lighter than normal.
 
  
* Cut and fit garment, allow 5/8 inch (16mm) seam 
allowance. Baste seam line.
 
  
* Position fabric so that the large zig-zag stitches tall 
on the stitching line, towards the center of the 
garment.
 
  
* When stitching is completed, open the seam by 
pulling the fabric back on opposite sides of seam to 
produce a ladder effect and press seam allowances.
 
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