Satin stitch tensfon adjustment – SINGER 401A User Manual

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SATIN STITCH

TENSfON ADJUSTMENT

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Satin stitching requires a lighter needle thread

tension than straight stitching or open designs.

The wider the satin stitching the lighter the

tension required.

Wide satin stitching. Red Lever at 5, requires

the least amount of tension. For narrower satin
stitching slightly more tension should be used.

To determine correct tension setting, a test

sample should be made on self fabric using the
Special Purpose Foot. A properly balanced satin

stitch should lie flat across the material. Any taut­

ness or puckering indicates too high a needle
thread tension.

Some soft fabrics may require the addition of a

backing to insure good stitching results. Crisp
organdy and lawn are suitable for this purpose.

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Tight needle thread

tension

Correct needle thread

tension

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