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Common questions
Common Questions
9 totalHow do I change the light bulb in my sewing machine?
First, loosen and remove the screw (1) on the face plate. Grasp the face plate around its bottom edge and pull it toward the left, down and away from the machine to access the bulb. Unfasten and replace the old light bulb by pushing the new one up into the socket and turning it in the direction of arrows until pins lock into position. Reattach the face plate before using the machine again (Page 45)
How often should I lubricate my sewing machine?
Regularly lubricating the machine helps ensure smooth operation of moving parts and protects metal components (Page 44).
Where can I purchase additional accessories for my sewing machine?
Additional accessories are available for purchase from your SINGER stockist (page 43)
Which needles and threads should I use with the Singer 5050c?
Refer to the fabric, thread and needle table in the manual for appropriate selections based on the weight of your fabrics (see pages 12-13).
How do I correctly attach a presser foot?
Press and hold the attachment lever until it snaps open. Snap in place over shank and screw tight. Use correct parts such as snap-on or screw-on styles (Page 9)
What do I do if my sewing machine’s needle breaks?
Check that the needle is straight, sharp, fully inserted into the clamp and that controls and accessories are correctly set for the application being attempted (Page 46).
Full Manual
46 pages
Instruction Manual
Contents For European territories Important safety instructions Getting to know your machine Principal parts Accessories Connecting the machine Running the machine Choosing and changing needles Changing the needle plate Changing screw-on presser feet Attaching the feed cover Changing snap-on presser feet Fabric, thread and needle table Inserting a bobbin Winding a bobbin Threading the machine Adjusting thread tension Sewing a seam Starting a seam Straight stitching Stitch width selector Needle position selector Stitch length selector Reverse stitch button and sewing in reverse Darning
Inserting a zipper Zig-zag stitching Needle position selector Stitch width selector Adjusting stitch length Pattern groups selection Flexi-stitch patterns Balancing flexi-stitches Pattern stitching Removing and replacing pattern module Decorative stitch patterns Flexi-stitch patterns Attaching a button Free arm sewing
Four step buttonhole
Additional accessories / Accessory storage Caring for your machine
Removing and replacing bobbin case Cleaning the machine Lubricating the machine Changing the light bulb Performance checklist
,D W e recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided.
Refer to illustration for location of Serial Number on your machine.
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W u t m b s pcautions should always be followed including the following:
Read all instructions before using this machine.
DANGER T o reduce the risk of electric shock:
W ARNING T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
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For European Territories:
T p i s f r a tvision interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are shipped from the factory without a plug for connection to the mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: neutral ( NL)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire, which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire, which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter L or coloured red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for household use.
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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Getting to know your machine
Principal parts
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Accessories
The following accessories furnished with your sewing machine are designed to simplify your sewing projects and increase the versatility of your machine.
The letter in a circle adjacent to the illustrated part is reproduced on the part itself to help you select the correct attachment for the type of work you are doing.
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is used to position the hem for blindstitch hemming.
Push plug into the receptacle (1) at the right end of the machine. Then connect plug (2) to your socket outlet.
Connecting the machine
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Running the machine
T o turn on machine and sewing light, press u p o p s T of machine and light, press lower portion "O" of power switch.
T o run the machine and control speed, press the foot control with your foot. The harder you p t f t m .w s stop machine, remove foot from control.
Note: Do not operate machine without fabric under the presser foot as this may damage the feed and the presser foot.
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Choosing and changing needles
Changing the needle plate (A), (C)
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Changing screw-on presser feet (H)
Attaching the feed cover (F)
The feed cover is used to keep the feed from moving the fabric when attaching a button, d o .s f e To attach it, follow the directions below:
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Changing snap-on presser feet
(B), (D), (J), (L)
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presser foot pin (3).
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Fabric, thread and needle table
The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being sewn. The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Always refer to it before beginning a sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
|The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.|The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.|The fabrics below can be of any fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool, synthetic rayon, blends. They are listed as examples of weight.| | | |---|---|---|---|---| | | | |T S| | | | |• M S 5| |11| | |oW|Mercerized Size 50| | | | | |• M S 4
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Needles
Fabrics Batiste Chiffon Crepe Organza
Thread Cotton-wrapped Polyester Core
Light Weight
2020
Nylon Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester • Nylon
Medium Weight
Corduroy Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin
2020
14 /90
Medium Heavy
Canvas Coating Denim Duck Sailcloth Upholstery
Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester
2020
16/100
2020
18/110
Knits
Single Knits Double Knit Jersey
Cotton-wrapped Polyester 100% Polyester Nylon
Ball-Point 2045 Size 11/80, 14/100, 16/110
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Inserting a bobbin
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Winding a bobbin
Wi a b i q a e w y f .t d b Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine and needle.
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Threading the machine
(3). Hold the spool lightly and pull the t u l t s a aing the thread to slip into thread guard.
(6).
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ing needle into hole in plate.
• Pull gently on needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop.
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Adjusting thread tension
(For straight stitching)
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T oo little tension will produce a loose stitch ( w w c l i y s • o i t t t Td t a h
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Adjusting thread tension
(For zig zag stitching)
The correct tension setting will produce a smooth even stitch (1).
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Sewing a seam
Y ou can sew seams easily and accurately w y f .t s b
Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presser foot lifter (1) to its normal "Up" position (2), where it locks in place,
W u b f m f lers, or an embroidery hoop, raise the lifter to the high rise position (3), thus increasing the space between the foot and the needle plate.
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Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing.
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Keeping seams straight
T o k s s u o o t glines on the needle plate.
• T m c u l ( t 5
inch (1.6 cm) seam allowance, is extended onto the slide plate.
Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12 m f r o f A t r e w o o t s g o t -n dle plate. Lower the presser foot.
Starting a seam
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Guiding and supporting fabric.
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Straight stitching
Stitch width selector Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until needle is at its highest point.
Needle position selector Needle Position Selector positions the needle i ) ) or right ( ) needle positions. Stitch length selector
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Darning 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)
Applications with
straight stitching
Reverse stitch button
T r s b w t ( ) symbol, is located in the centre of the stitch
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• For reverse stitching, push in the button and hold in place. The machine will stitch in reverse only as long as you keep the button pushed in.
T o 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 t o t c .o p b
Sewing in reverse
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Inserting a zipper Preparation
Pattern: Neeale 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 (A):
Adjusting the zipper foot
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Zig zag stitching
Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully raised.
Needle position selector Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done with the needle in the centre ( ) position.
Left ( ) a r ( ) s a u f special stitch placement.
Stitch width selector
T o 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.
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 0 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.
Adjusting stitch length
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Pattern groups selection
The dial localized on the panel of your machine, lets you choose pattern groups. Raise the needle to its highest position. Adjust the stitch width selector to straight position ( ).
T w s t i t t s p .d m e In order to single out the desired pattern group, just turn the dial until the corresponding letter t t p g a o t d u s .
After carrying out the embroidery selection, turn back the stitch width selector to the zig-zag
Adjust the stitch length as indicated on each kind of embroidery (from 1/2 to 2 1/2).
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Flexi stitch patterns Note: The pattern groups selection, needle position selection and stitch width selection are
similar to zig-zag stitching.
These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics. Flexi Stitch patterns are made by the side to side movement of the needle along with the backward and forward movement of the feed. The flexi-stitch only accepts stitch work, which is to the right of each pattern group on the panel. Act upon the following manner:
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dot on the dial lines up with the dot on the machine, as shown.
Note: If for any reason the machine does not start sewing your desired pattern after aligning the two dot symbols, push in on the reverse stitch button.
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Balancing Flexi-stitches
Y ou may need to adjust the Flexi-stitch
Before you move the stitch balance dial from its neutral position. Make a test sample using two layers of scrap fabric. If adjustment is required stitch slowly and move the selector .a
• M s t t r t s s-
es of pattern. • Move selector to the left to bring stitches of .t
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Pattern stitching
In addition to straight stitch and zig-zag stitch, your machine can produce a variety of stitch p T a t t o s -p terns built into your machine:
T wo pattern modules come with your machine. One is already in the machine and is interchangeable with the other in the a s E p a iual design that will add a personal touch to all y s S p a p dr w o a u f p pposes as well.
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Decorative stitch patterns
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Needle position
Stitch width
Stitch length
Needle
Pattern Application
Foot
plate
Straight stitch 1
Any setting
General purpose
General purpose
General
sewing
Zig-zag stitch
Any setting
General purpose
General purpose
Stretch sewing and embroidery
Blind hem stitch
Special for blindstitch
General purpose
Finishing
1.5 to 2.5
hems
Multi zig-zag
Special purpose
General purpose
Bar tacking
stitch
1.0 to 2.0
Overedge Stttch
Special purpose
General purpose
Seams in knit and
1.0 to 2.0
stretch fabric
Crescent stitch
Special purpose
General purpose
Ornamental
0 to 2.0
borders
Domino stitch
Decoratice
Special purpose
General purpose
0 to 2.0
stitching
Rampart stitch
Special purpose
General purpose
Borders and
1.0 to 2.0
smocking
Fagotting stitch
Special purpose
General purpose
Swimsuit
1.0 to 2.0
seams
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Flexi-stitch patterns
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Needle position
Stitch width
Stitch length
Needle
Pattern Application
Foot
plate
Straight stitch 1
Special purpose
General purpose
Ideal for plain seams that stretch
Ric-rac stitch
Heavy-duty general purpose
Special purpose
General purpose
sewing
Slant overedge
Sweater and
Special purpose
General purpose
stitch (left)
swimsuit construction
Feather stitch
Special purpose
General purpose
Flexible seam
in lingerie
Overedge stretch stitch
Joining and overcasting
Special purpose
General purpose
seams
Mountain stitch
Hemming and
Special purpose
General purpose
ornamental
edges
Crown stitch
Edge decoration
Special purpose
General purpose
Chevron stitch
Classical decorative
Special purpose
General purpose
seams
Thorn stitch
Special purpose
General purpose
Ideal for flat-butted seam
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Attaching a button
Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch (1 A)
Needle Position:
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) Attach Feed Cover (F)
Note : Before you can attach a button, the bob bin thread must be brought up t t h i t .f c
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Free-arm sewing
o c m f Tf s l right edge (1) of extension table, slide it to the left and off the machine (2).
T o replace the extension table, slide it to the right keeping it even with the free-arm, until the tabs on the right lock into place.
Fabric handling when sewing tubular and hard to reach garment areas is simplified and made easier when you use the free-arm sewing capability of your sewing machine.
Applications Sleeves
• Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching. Sleeves, finishing waistbands and trouser legs rotate smoothly under the needle, around the arm, allowing you to p .y s a
Buttons
• Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is easy with free-arm sewing. The sewing arm allows room for cuffs to slip onto without being stretched out of shape, and you can also see and handle the stitching area more
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Bar tacks
• Bar tacks reinforce areas of strain and can be applied to ready made garments, as well as to those hose sewn at home. Use the free-arm surface to avoid fabric bulk around the needle when you apply bar tacks to pockets pleats and waistlines
Y our machine makes buttonholes to any size you choose in only four, easy steps.
Four-step buttonhole
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Buttonholes
Recommended settings. Stitch Selection: Buttonhole Stitch (1A) Stitch Width: Pre-set hot: Buttonhole (L) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Step 1
Step 2
(4)
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Step 3
Step 4
(6).
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Balancing the buttonhole
O s k o f t m b a -d ference in the density of the stitches on the right or the left side of the buttonhole.
This is easily adjusted by turning the balance knob ( 1 ), in the center of the stitch length dial to balance the density of the stitching.
A v s t o t d w p a noticeable change.
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Caution: Make sure not to use a stitch width greater than what is recommended for twin needle stitching.
Recommended settings Stitch Selection: Desired stitch
Needle Position: Position:
Stitch Width: Stitch Length: 2-5
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
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T win Needle Sewing continued... Procedure
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Additional Accessories
Additional accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your SINGER stockist.
Y ou can use this area to store some accessories. The accessories leave from factory in this area.
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Caring for your machine Removing and replacing bobbin case
Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting the machine, remove plug from the socket outlet.
T o remove bobbin case
Note: T urn handwheel towards you to check
to make sure it is properly replaced.
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Cleaning the machine
The machine surfaces and covers can be cleaned when necessary, with a damp, soft cloth and a mild soap.
Remove lint and fluff from exposed parts and clean these parts with a lint brush.
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Lubricating the machine
A o a y l a mi c a s t e fdom of movement and to protect metal parts
T o determine which connections move and n l t ,t h s by hand, while face plate is removed.
When lubricating, apply only SINGER oil at the points shown. SINGER oil is specially prepared and does not contain harmful deposits hat can interfere with the smooth action of precision parts.
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Changing the light bulb Caution: Before changing light bulb, make
s y h r p f s olet and remove face plate which covers the light bulb. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.
This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting.
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Performance checklist
When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make sure you are correctly following the instructions. If you still have a problem, the reminders below may help you to correct it.
Needle does not move Is machine connected to electrical supply? Is the power and light switch on? Is controller connected? Is the handwheel engaged for bobbin winding?
Needle moves, but stitch is not formed Is needle defective? Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp? Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded? Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?
Needle breaks Is needle straight and sharp?
Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp? Are controls properly set? Are accessories correct for application?
Bobbin winding difficulties Is thread unwinding freely from spool?
Is thread end securely held at start of wind? Is thread hanging up on the slit on the thread spool?
Upper thread breaks Is thread freely unwinding from spool? Is proper spool cap being used? Is needle correct size for thread? Is upper thread tension too tight? Is bobbin case properly inserted? Is bobbin rim free of nicks? Lower thread breaks Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case? Is bobbin case correctly threaded? Is thread hanging up on the slit on the thread spool? Skipped stitches Is fabric firmly held down? Is needle correct style and size? Is needle straight and sharp? Fabric does not move properly under presser foot Is presser foot correctly attached to machine? Is stitch length correctly set?
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