Singer Machine 6038 Features & Included
Accessories
Features:
Button Hole Type(s):
1-Step
Bobbin Class:
66
Bobbin Type:
Top Drop-In
Clear Bobbin Cover:
Y
Adjustable Pressure:
N
Automatic Tension:
N
Built-in Accessory
Storage:
Y
Carry Handle:
Y
Drop Feed:
Y
Embroidery:
N
Free-Arm:
Y
LCD Display:
N
Light:
Y
Needle Threader:
Y
Snap-on Presser Feet:
Y
Thread Delivery:
Horizontal
Limited Warranty:
25 years
See Warranty Terms page.
Included Accessories:
Presser
Feet:
Zipper Foot
Buttonhole Foot
Button Sewing Foot
General Purpose Foot
Blindstitch Hem Foot
Needles:
Y
Bobbins:
Y
Buttonhole
Opener/Brush:
N
Link Brush:
Y
Seam Guide:
Y
Quilting Guide:
N
Oil:
Y
Screwdriver (large):
N
Screwdriver (small):
N
Screwdriver (special):
Y
Spool Cap (large):
Y
Spool Cap (small):
Y
Twin Needle:
Y
Presser Feet for Machine:
6038
The Singer® Essentials collection contains an array of presser
feet and attachments that will allow you to perform a variety of
tasks. They are designed to help you achieve professional
results on your sewing projects while saving time and effort.
The attractive package contains expert instructions on using the
foot or attachment. Always choose genuine Singer® parts.
Button Sewing Foot
Holds the button firmly in place when attaching it to a garment.
$9.95
Cording Foot*
Used for gathering, shirring and applying fine cords. *QUANTUM®
Futura™ CE-200 and Futura™ CE-100 require a universal shank,
available separately.
$9.95
Embroidery & Darning
Foot
Used to create free hand embroidery and quilting (stippling) as
well as monograms.
$14.95
Even Feed Foot
Used to sew plaids, velours, velvets, ultra suede and other
napped fabrics. (Also known as a "Walking" foot.)
$29.95
Gathering Foot
Quickly and expertly forms single rows of gathering or shirring.
Use this foot for smocking.
$9.95
Invisible Zipper Foot
Provides an invisible closure on skirts, dresses and other
projects.
$9.95
Rolled Hem Foot
Used for rolled edges on scarves, handkerchiefs and linens made
from delicate fabrics.
$9.95
Ruffler Foot
Quickly and easily produces professional looking ruffles or
pleats. Use for home décor projects and clothing construction.
$29.95
Side Cutter
Trims away excess fabric as you sew. Zigzag or overedge stitch
required.
$39.95
Special Purpose Foot
Ideal for decorative sewing such as appliqué, satin stitching
and cut work. It has a grooved bottom that allows for thread
build-up in decorative stitches. (Also known as a "Decorative
Stitch" foot or "Satin Stitch" foot.)
$7.95
¼-Inch Foot
Popular with quilters, this foot is used for piecing quilt
blocks, sewing narrow ¼-inch seams and topstitching. Also know
as a "Quilting" foot.
$14.95
Projects
Beginners and experts alike will love our
monthly projects. They feature great gift ideas and items for
your home and family.
Monograms General Sewing
Although the automatic monogram stitch patterns on
computerized sewing machines are convenient and easy to
stitch, you may want to create different sizes or styles
of monograms, using free-motion machine embroidery.
Materials needed:
Monograms can either be drawn directly onto the fabric
or onto a piece of water-soluble stabilizer. If you are
monogramming a bath towel or sweater, it is easier to
draw the monogram on water-soluble stabilizer than it is
to draw it on the textured fabric; the stabilizer is
then placed over the fabric to use as a guide for
stitching. Draw a horizon line under each letter and
keep it horizontal as you stitch so the stitching will
automatically taper in the right places.
Use a narrow, wooden hoop or a spring hoop for
monogramming. Wooden hoops with fixing screws hold the
fabric more tightly, but spring hoops are available in
the small sizes needed for areas such as pockets, cuffs,
and collars. It is helpful to place tear-away stabilizer
under the hoop to prevent the fabric from puckering.
You can use either 30-weight or 40-weight machine
embroidery thread for monogramming; the 30-weight thread
is a little heavier and fills in faster than 40-weight
thread.
Practice stitching the upper case 'M" and lower case
"e", because these two letters include all the
techniques required for the other letters in the
alphabet. When you monogram, think of the sewing machine
needle as a pencil. Start to stitch each letter at the
same place you would start writing it with a pencil.
The size of the letter determines the stitch width;
the larger the letter, the wider the stitch width. The
widest stitch width setting on the sewing machine works
well for 2" (5 cm) letters, but a medium stitch width
should be used for smaller letters.
This and other projects can be found here or in the
Decorative Machine Stitching volume of the Singer Sewing
Reference Library by Creative Publishing International.
1) Draw an upper case "M" about 2" (5 cm) high on
fabric; draw horizon line under letter. Place fabric in
embroidery hoop. Set stitch width to 0. Draw up bobbin
thread at top of "M"; stitch in place a few times to
secure stitches. Set stitch width to the widest setting.
2) Satin stitch up to the first stem of
the letter, using short zigzag stitches; keep horizon
line horizontal as you sew.
3) Stitch down the first stem of the
letter, using longer zigzag stitches, to prevent a
buildup of stitches on the stem. Satin stitch back over
the stem, using short, closely spaced zigzag stitches.
(Darning foot was removed to show detail.)
4) Continue satin stitching to second
stem of letter; repeat step 3 for second stem. Satin
stitch remainder of letter. Set stitch width to 0 and
secure stitches.
How to Stitch a Lower Case "e"
Monogram
1) Draw lower case "e" about 1" (2.5 cm) high on
fabric; draw horizon line under letter. Place fabric in
embroidery hoop. Set stitch width to 0. Draw up bobbin
thread at left side of "e"; secure stitches. Set stitch
width to a medium setting.
2) Satin stitch, using short, closely
spaced zigzag stitches; stitch on the outside of loop so
center of loop does not become too small. Keep the
horizon line horizontal as you sew. Set the stitch width
to 0 and secure stitches.
Tips for Monogramming
Trace letters on water-soluble stabilizer. Place the
stabilizer on right side of fabric; position in hoop.
Place tear-away stabilizer under hoop during stitching.
Remove both stabilizers after stitching.
Change direction of the horizon line,
such as placing it on the diagonal, so tapering of
letter changes position for a different look.
Change direction of the horizon line
within a letter for added emphasis.
Change stitch width as you stitch the
letters for an interesting effect. Change the width when
sewing side stitch or at top of letter so width change
is less noticeable and flows with the letter.
Stitch larger letters first with
narrower stitches; then repeat stitching with wider
stitches if raised or padded effect is desired.
Use wide stitch width for large letters
and a narrower stitch width for small letters.
Projects
Beginners and experts alike will love our monthly
projects. They feature great gift ideas and items for your home and
family.
Face Patch
Pockets General Sewing
Sew quick and easy faced patch pockets in almost any shape you
can imagine; sew animal faces, geometric shapes, flowers, or
enlarged motifs from the garment fabric itself. Two tightly
spaced rows of stitching make it possible to trim seam
allowances close, leaving crisp, smooth edges, even on curves,
inner corners, and points.
Materials needed:
Use stable woven fabrics for best results. Back lightweight
knits with fusible interfacing, and face them with a woven
fabric. Plan the pocket design diameter to be at least 4" (10
cm), and determine the location of the pocket opening. For added
interest, place the pocket at an angle or embellish it with
stitching lines, embroidery, appliqués, or buttons.
This and other projects can be found
here or in the Sewing for Children volume of the
Singer Sewing Reference Library by Creative Publishing
International.
1) Draw pocket design on paper; cut out. Check size and
placement on garment. Trace pocket shape on wrong side of pocket
fabric; trace mirror image, if pocket is asymmetrical. Draw
short perpendicular line at each inner and outer corner. Layer
design on lining fabric, right sides together; pin.
2) Stitch on marked line around entire design,
using short straight stitches. Stitch second row of stitches
just outside first row; at corners, taper stitches into first
stitching line. Clip to stitching line at corners; trim fabric
away to within 1/8" (3 mm) of stitches.
3) Cut small slash in lining, near lower edge.
Turn pocket right side out through slash. Use point turner as
necessary to smooth outer edges; press.
4) Fuse slash closed, using small strip of
fusible interfacing. Embellish pocket as desired. Pin to
garment; edgestitch, reinforcing stitches at opening
Embellishment Techniques
Appliqués. Apply appliqués, or use raw-edge method.
Design lines. Draw design lines on
water-soluble stabilizer; pin to pocket front. Stitch over
design lines, using short straight stitches or short narrow
satin stitches.
Projects
Beginners and experts alike will love our monthly
projects. They feature great gift ideas and items for your home and
family.
Confetti
Placemats General Sewing
Make durable confetti placemats for Halloween from two layers of
clear vinyl, a layer of colored nylon net, and decorative
holiday confetti. Small, flat Halloween decorations, like the
jack o' lanterns, ghosts, and bats shown here, can be mixed with
the confetti. Random rows of machine stitching divide the
placemat into compartments. For ease in stitching on vinyl, use
a size 90/14 needle and a long stitch length. Loosen the needle
thread tension, and stitch at a slow speed with a sheet of
tissue paper under the placemat. Look for seasonal plastic or
metallic confetti in many shapes at craft and fabric stores as
well as card and gift shops. The instructions that follow are
for finished placemats that measure approximately 12" x 18"
(30.5 x 46 cm).
Materials needed:
This and other projects can be found here or in the Sewing for the
Holidays volume of the Singer Sewing Reference Library by
Creative Publishing International.
Decorative metallic or plastic confetti or other
small, flat decorations.
Pinking shears or scalloped scissors.
Spray adhesive.
Cutting Directions
For each placemat, cut two 13-1/2" x 19-1/2" (34.3 x
49.8 cm) rectangles from vinyl and cut one 13" x 19" (33
x 48.5 cm) rectangle from net.
How to Sew a Confetti
Placemat
1) Mark a line on one piece of vinyl 3/4" (2 cm) from
each edge, using a permanent-ink marker.
2) Place the nylon net over
a protected surface; apply spray adhesive lightly over
net. Place confetti on net, at least 1" (2.5 cm) from
edges; arrange as desired, pressing in place with
finger.
3) Position the marked
piece of vinyl over the net and confetti; smooth in
place. Place vinyl and net over remaining vinyl piece;
be sure any large air pockets are removed. Pin layers
together outside marked line.
4) Stitch around placemat
1/4" (6 mm) inside marked line; place tissue paper under
placemat while stitching.
5) Stitch random rows
across the placemat, dividing it into compartments;
pivot fabric when possible for continuous stitching. Use
tape as guide for stitching straight rows.
6) Remove tissue paper.
Trim around all sides of the placemat inside marked
lines, using pinking shears or scalloped scissors; cut
through all layers.
Tips for Sewing Confetti
Placemats
Cut plastic motifs from decorative wired garland, to
mix with confetti when larger motifs are desired.
Use a monofilament nylon
thread for stitching that is least visible.
Prevent presser foot from sticking to
the vinyl by applying silicone lubricant frequently
under front of presser foot.
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The Singer® Essentials collection contains an array of presser
feet and attachments that will allow you to perform a variety of
tasks. They are designed to help you achieve professional
results on your sewing projects while saving time and effort.
The attractive package contains expert instructions on using the
foot or attachment. Always choose genuine Singer® parts. 
