Zigzag stitches needle position and stitch length – SINGER H74 User Manual

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Adjusting the stitch width

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The maximum stitch width for zigzag stitching is "7.0";
however, the width can be reduced for most patterns.
The width increases or decreases as you press the "+"
or " " stitch width adjustment buttons from "0.0-7.0".

Adjusting the stitch length
The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting
of stitch length approaches "0.3".
Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "1.0-2.5".
Closed up zigzag stitches (close together) are
referred to as a satin stitch.

7.0

5.0

3.0

1.0

4.5

3.0

2.0

1.0

0.5

0.0

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Changing the needle position
These setting apply only to

. The pre-set position is "3.5",

center position. When you press the "

" of stitch

width adjustment button, the needle position will be
moved to the left. When you press the " + " of stitch
width adjustment button, the needle position will be
moved to the right. On the LCD screen, the point
illustration and the number indicate the needle
position.

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Direct Patterns 1-4, or B

Group Patterns 01-05

Changing the stitch length
To shorten the stitch length, press the "

" of stitch

length adjustment button. For a longer stitch length,
press the " + " of stitch length adjustment button.
Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and
needle, the longer the stitch should be.

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4.5

3.0

2.0

1.0

0.5

0.0

2.0

3.5

5.0

7.0

B-05

ZIGZAG STITCHES

NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH

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