Your SINGER 8280

Important - please read: getting the best out of your machine

The questions our customers ask us most - worth two minutes before you start.

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   Raise the needle before each buttonhole step
   The buttonhole is sewn in 4 steps with the pattern selector dial. Raise the needle out of the fabric before turning the dial to the next step, and don't sew too many stitches in steps 2 and 4.
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   Darning plate for buttons and free-motion
   There is no feed dog lever - fit the darning plate for sewing on buttons and free-motion darning, and take it off again for normal sewing.
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   Presser foot pressure is set for you
   The pressure is set at the factory and suits light and heavy fabric. Only turn the screw on top of the machine if you really need to.
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   Switch off before you thread or change anything
   Turn the power switch to O (off) before threading, changing the needle or foot, or taking out the bobbin.
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   Keep the box and packaging
   Please keep the box and packaging for your machine, should it ever need to be sent away for servicing or repair.
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   Stitching problems? Rethread first
   If you ever have an issue with stitching, tension, looping or jamming, the first thing to do is rethread the machine. If the issue persists, change the needle and bobbin, clean out the bobbin area, and make sure no thread is stuck anywhere in the thread path or in the bobbin area. If you have tried all of these and are still having issues, please do get in touch with our support team.
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   Keep the bobbin area clean
   We recommend you clean out your bobbin area with a brush or cotton bud every 4 to 6 bobbin changes, to keep your machine free of lint and debris.
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   Change your needle
   To keep your machine stitching perfectly, we recommend changing your needle every 6 to 8 hours of sewing. We supply needles in different sizes and for different types of materials - including stretch, jeans/denim, leather, and multiple sizes of universal needles to suit the weight of the fabric.
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   Use good thread
   Always try to use good quality branded threads such as Gutermann, Coats, Hemline or Mettler. Avoid non-branded threads, such as ones found in supermarkets or on some online marketplaces.
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    Use the correct bobbin
    With very few exceptions, Singer machines use Class 15 plastic bobbins. Always use the type that came with your machine - we recommend genuine bobbins only. Even slight differences in bobbin size or weight can cause the machine not to stitch correctly.
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    Let the machine feed the fabric
    Modern machines have extremely good feeding mechanisms, designed to pull the fabric through the machine for you. Try to avoid pulling the fabric through to the point of bending the needle, as this can cause the needle to strike the bobbin case or needle plate.
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    We are here to help
    Always feel free to message us for help and advice on how to get the best out of your machine.