Twin needle, Threading the twin needle, Wing needle – SINGER SEQS-6700 FUTURA QUARTET Instruction Manual User Manual

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TWIN NEEDLE

A twin needle produces two rows of parallel stitches for
pintucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing.
When using twin needles, When using twin needles, always
engage the twin needle button,
regardless of the stitch you
have selected. This will prevent broken needles and damage
to your machine, regardless of the stitch you have selected.
Use of a SINGER Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is strongly
recommended.

The twin needle is not included with the SEQS-6700.

THREADING THE TWIN NEEDLE

1. Place a spool on each spool pin. Thread the two threads

as one. Draw one thread through each needle from front to
back.

2. Pick up bobbin thread as for single needle sewing. Pull the

three threads together under the presser foot to the back of
the machine, leaving about 6” (15 cm) clear.

NOTE: Needle threader cannot be used to thread the
twin needle.

Helpful Hints:
1. Always select the twin needle mode prior to

s e l e c t i n g a p a t t e r n . T h i s w i l l p r e c l u d e a n y
possibility of the twin needle breaking.

2. To disengage twin needle sewing mode and return

the machine to normal sewing mode, either press
the twin needle button again or shut the machine
off. Twin needle is only active when the twin needle
switch is lit red.

WING NEEDLE

The wing needle (sometimes known as hemstitching needle)
is most commonly used in heirloom sewing. A wing needle
has wings that extend from either side of the needle. This
extra wide needle will create holes in the fabric to produce a
decorative effect.
The wing needle works best with stitches that have a repeated
back and forth motion.
You will obtain better results if you use the wing needle in
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It may be necessary to decrease the upper tension slightly
for a better quality stitch, do a test sample before sewing your
garment.
Do not use the built-in needle threader when working with the
wing needle.
The wing needle is not included with the SEQS-6700.
Use of a SINGER brand wing needle (Style 2040) is strongly
recommended.

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