SINGER 18434 User Manual
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SECTION 3
STRAIGHT STITCHING
Before beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric,
Thread and Needle Table for the best needle and
thread combination for your fabric.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate:
General Purpose (A)
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 - 4. The
lower numbers are shorter stitches. Shorter stitches
are best for lightweight fabrics; longer ones for heavy
fabrics. To adjust the length of your stitches, slide the
stitch length lever to the left or right.
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
Having selected the correct needle and thread combi-
nation for the fabric being used, it may be necessary
to adjust the tension of the sewing machine to insure a
well-balanced stitch.
Proper tension will produce identical stitches on both
the front and back of your fabric (1).
• Too little tension will produce a loose stitch, causing
loops in your seams (2). Adjust tension by rotating the
dial clockwise to a tighter setting.
• Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which
will cause puckered seams (3). Adjust tension by rotat-
ing the dial counterclockwise to a looser setting.