Singer 9985 instruction manual Buttonhole Sewing

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Select the buttonhole style you want to sew.

This machine can sew 13 types of buttonholes.

120. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Narrow) for light to medium weight fabrics

121. Bar-tack Buttonhole (Wide) for large buttons

122. Keyhole Buttonhole for heavy weight fabrics

123. Keyhole Buttonhole with reinforced bar tack

124. Tapered Keyhole Buttonhole

125.Round Ended Buttonhole (Narrow) for light to medium weight fabrics

126. Round Ended Buttonhole (Wide) for large buttons

127.Round Ended Buttonhole with cross bar

128.Both Round Ended Buttonhole

129.Decorative Buttonhole

130.Stretch Buttonhole

131.Heirloom Buttonhole

132.Bound Buttonhole (See page 72)

Buttonhole Foot (F)

Note:

Density of the sides of the buttonhole may be adjusted with stitch length control.

1. Mark position and length of buttonhole on fabric.

2. Set button on the base.

If the button does not fit securely on the base, adjust the slide on the base to the diameter of the button, plus the thickness of the button.

a = Length of button + thickness

3. Pass upper thread through the hole of buttonhole foot and bring upper thread to the left.

4. Position fabric under presser foot so that the center line mark is in the center of the buttonhole foot.

Lower the foot while pulling the frame of the buttonhole foot towards you.

Note:

When sewing stretch fabrics, it is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric.

5. Lower the buttonhole lever completely.

Note:

Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever is not lowered properly or frame of buttonhole foot is not positioned all the way forward.

6. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.

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Contents Manuel D’INSTRUCTIONS Manual DE Instrucciones Important Safety Instructions Contents Manuel D’INSTRUCTIONS Table DES Matières ’ouvrez pas le panneau frontalManual DE Instrucciones Índice No abra la tapa delantera de la máquinaFor European and Similar Territories Blue neutral N Brown live LBleu neutre N Marron phase L ModèleModelo Azul neutral N, Marrón positivo LMain Parts Pièces Principales Partes PrincipalesDust Cover AccessoriesCover the machine with dust cover when it is not being used Accessoires AccesoriosHousse DE Protection Souple CubiertaYour machine’s accessories are stored inside this drawer Removable Extension TableChanging the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootCómo Cambiar EL Prensatelas Remplacer LE Pied PresseurMesa DE Extensión Removible Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size Inserting the NeedleFABRIC, Thread and Needle Table Insercion DE LA Aguja Tableau DES TISSUS, Fils ET AiguillesTabla DE TEJIDOS, Hilos Y Agujas Desserrez la vis du pince-aiguille Retirez l’aiguilleOutlet Connecting MachineFoot Controller Branchement DE LA Machine Conexión DE LA Maquina Pédale DE ContrôlePedal DE Control Peligro Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctricaMachine Control Functions Touche Marche / Arrêt Indicateurs LumineuxReleveur DU Pied Presseur Botón Inicio / ParoThread Cutter Button Drop Feed LeverThread Cutter Pressure RegulatorTouche DU COUPE-FIL Levier D’ABAISSEMENT DES GriffesCOUPE-FIL Régulateur DE PressionHome Screen Pattern ChartTouch Panel LCD Écran D’AFFICHAGE LCD Panel Touch LCDTurning OFF Audible Beep Help ButtonDésactiver LE Signal Apagando Alertas Sonore Auditivas Touche D’AIDE Botón DE AyudaBobbin Setting Setting Spool of Thread on Spool PINBe sure to use only Singer Class 15 bobbins in this machine Removing the BobbinLA Canette Ajuste DE LA CanillaInserting the Bobbin Mise EN Place DE LA Canette RemarqueColocación DE LA Canilla NotaThreading the Upper Thread Threading the MachinePreparing to Thread Machine Enfilage DE LA Machine Enhebrado DE LA MáquinaThreading the Needle EYE Enfilage DU Chas DE L’AIGUILLE Tirez environ 10 cm de fil à travers le chas de l’aiguilleEnhebrado DEL OJO DE LA Aguja Lever le pied presseurSelecting Utility Stitch Pattern Stitch InformationStitch Pattern Pattern Number Thread Tension Button SeeInformación DE Puntada Sélection DES Points Seleccionando UtilitairesInformation DU Point Elongation Button Stitch WidthStitch Length Home ButtonTouche d’Allongement Largeur du PointLongueur du Point Touche de l’Écran PrincipalPreset Thread Tension Thread TensionIncreasing Thread Tension Decreasing Thread TensionTension DU FIL Tensión DEL HiloWhere to USE Each Stitch Description DES Points Dónde Utilizar Cada Tipo DE PuntadaUpper Thread Sensor Starting to SEWStart and END of Seam Débutez LA Couture Comenzar a Coser Début ET FIN DE LA CoutureSenseur du fil supérieur Principio Y Final DE UNA CosturaReverse Stitching Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing Auto Tack StitchPuntada Reversa Cousez 4 à 5 points en marche arrièrePoint D’ARRÊT Automatique Turning Corners Couture DES Coins Couture DE Tissus ÉpaisLargeur DES Rabats Cómo Girar EN LAS EsquinasStraight Stitch Sewing Straight StitchPosition the fabric under the presser foot and lower it Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern NoCouture AU Point Droit Puntada Recta Point droitPoint droit avec point d’arrêt automatique Motifs No Puntada RectaBasting BastingAttaching the Darning Embroidery Foot Faufilage HilvanadoElastic Stitch Sewing QuiltingBag Pocket Joining the Pieces of FabricCouture DE Points Extensibles Puntada ElásticaMatelassage AcolchadoZigzag Stitch Sewing MULTI-STITCH ZigzagFree ARM Sewing Satin StitchingCouture AU Point Zigzag Puntada DE ZIG-ZAGPoint Zigzag Multiple Puntada Múltiple DE ZIG-ZAGOvercasting Overlocking Using the Overcasting FootUsing the General Purpose Foot Surjet Surfilage Sobrehilado RemalladoBlind HEM Stitching Couture D’OURLETS Dobladillo DE Puntada Invisibles Crazy Patch AppliquePatchwork Folli AppliqueaplicacionesInserting Zippers Centered Insertion Fermeture À Glissière Pose Bord À Bord Inserción DE Cremalleras Inserción CentradaTo stitch around the zipper tab Diagram a Inserting Zippers Lapped InsertionOuvrir LA Fermeture À Glissière Pendant LA Couture Fermeture À Glissière Pose Sous PatteInserción DE Cremalleras Inserción Solapada Buttonhole Sewing Couture DE Boutonnières Cómo Coser Ojales Page Nota Bound Buttonhole Bound Buttonhole Buttonhole Foot FBoutonniere Passepoilee Ojal ReforzadoEyelet Ojal Bordado El corte para ojetillo no se integra con esta máquinaAutomatic BAR-TACK Darning Abaissez complètement le levier de boutonnière Sewing on Buttons Zanco Hilo Couture DE Boutons Cómo Coser BotonesTige DE FIL Narrow Hemming CordingSingle Cording Triple CordingCordonnetscordoncillo Ourlet RoulottéDobladillos Arrollados Using the EVEN-FEED Foot Continuous Decorative PatternAttaching the EVEN-FEED Foot SewingUtilisation DU Pied Pour Entraînement Synchronisé DARNING/FREE-HAND Embroidery No .Center needle position Darning/Embroidery FootDarning FREE-HAND EmbroideryReprisage / Broderie Zurcido Y Bordado a Mano LibreTwin Needle Sewing Couture Avec Aiguille Jumelée Cómo Coser CON Aguja DobleCoudre les points La costura con aguja doble puede ser utilizada enShifting the Cursor Selecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting modeDecorative & Letter Stitch Sewing Couture DE Points Puntadas Decorativas AlfabetosChangement DU Curseur Moviendo EL CursorInserting Pattern Deleting PatternShift the cursor to the pattern you want to delete Will shift to next patternInsertion DE Motif Supprimer UN MotifEditer Chaque Motifs Verificando Patrones SeleccionadosElongation Setting the stitch width and lengthMirror / Reverse stitch Miroir/Point inverse AllongementRégler la largeur et la longueur du point Puntada de Espejo/InversoSetting the Thread Tension Saving Selected PatternsTo memorize Touch the folder button after you have selected patternsAjustando LA Tensión DEL Hilo Regler LA Tension DU FILSauvegarder LES Motifs Choisis After selecting stitches for a sequence, you can Repeat sequence sewingSewing Pattern from Beginning Recalling Selected PatternsCoudre une séquence en répétition Repetir secuencia de costuraCostura Couture DU Debut DU MotifDecorative and Letter Stitch Chart Adjusting the Balance of the StitchesDecorative Stitch Pattern Letter Stitch PatternTableau DES Lettres ET Points Décoratifs Tabla DE Puntadas Decorativas Y LetrasMaintenance CleaningBobbin Holder Hook Race and Feed DogEntretien MantenimientoNettoyage PeligroMessages on LCD Messages SUR Écran LCD Mensajes EN Pantalla LCD104 Problem Cause CorrectionHelpful Hints Solution AUX Problèmes Courants Anomalie Cause SolutionRefaites la canette Casse 105Problema Causa Corrección Recomendaciones ÚtilesLa puntada está 106 El prensatelas para ojales no está colocado107 English/Français/Español 34729-04 C3

9985 specifications

The Singer 9985 is a high-performance sewing machine that has garnered attention for its impressive array of features and advanced technologies, making it a popular choice among sewing enthusiasts and professionals alike. As part of the prestigious Singer brand, known for its innovation and reliability, the 9985 is designed to cater to a variety of sewing needs, from quilting to embroidery.

One of the standout features of the Singer 9985 is its extensive built-in stitch library, offering over 960 stitch options. This allows users to choose from a wide range of utility, decorative, and heirloom stitches, making it versatile for any project. The machine also supports multiple stitch styles, including stretch stitches for knits, giving sewers the ability to tackle a broad array of fabrics and designs.

The Singer 9985 is equipped with an intuitive LCD touchscreen that simplifies the sewing process. The user-friendly interface allows for easy navigation through stitch options and settings. Users can easily customize their stitches with adjustments for length, width, and tension, providing greater control over their work. This digital display also features helpful tutorials and animations, guiding users through various techniques and functions.

One of the most notable technologies incorporated in the Singer 9985 is the automatic needle threader, a feature that eliminates the frustration of manual threading. Additionally, the machine offers an automatic thread cutter, which saves time during sewing by allowing users to cut threads with the push of a button. This combination of features enhances efficiency, particularly during long sewing sessions.

Another key characteristic of the Singer 9985 is its powerful motor, which delivers consistent stitching even with thick layers of fabric. This is complemented by an adjustable presser foot pressure system, enabling users to fine-tune the machine's performance based on the material being used. Furthermore, the machine includes a range of presser feet, which enhance versatility and expand the types of projects that can be undertaken.

The Singer 9985 also excels in embroidery capabilities. With its built-in embroidery designs and the option to import additional designs via USB, sewists can personalize their creations readily. The machine supports multiple embroidery sizes, making it suitable for everything from small monograms to larger decorative pieces.

In summary, the Singer 9985 is a robust sewing machine that combines advanced features, cutting-edge technology, and user-friendly design. Its extensive stitch library, automatic functions, and powerful performance make it an exceptional choice for anyone looking to elevate their sewing and embroidery projects to the next level. With its blend of functionality and creativity, the Singer 9985 stands out as a reliable companion for both novice and seasoned sewists.
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