SINGER W106 - Manual (Page 22)

02/14/2008
STRAIGHT STITCH
SEAMS
Length: 2—3
Width: 0
Feed Dog: UP
Pressure: Full
Foot: Straight Stitch of
All Purpose
The normal stitch length for most fabrics
is between 2—3 but the length chosen
should depend on the fabric and area of
usage. Usually, heavier fabrics require
longer stitches, and lighter weight fabrics
require shorter stitches. For curved seams
and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch
length. Be sure to set the stitch width
control at 0.
Length; 3-4
Width: 0
Feed Dog: UP
Pressure: Full
Foot: Straight Stitch
BASTING/TOPSTITCHING
Sewing a seam with a longer stitch is
useful for temporary seams prior to
fitting. Basting stitches also may be used
when gathering in fullness.
Topstitching can be done very effectively
with the long straight stitch. For a bolder
stitch, two threads of the same type can
be threaded through one needle ¡size 14
or 16j.
A heavier thread such as
buttonhole twist may be used for
topstitching, but be sure to use a larger
needle (size 16 or 18).
Length;0
Width: 0
Feed Dog; Down
Pressure: 0
Foot: All Purpose
DARNING
Worn spots or small holes can be darned
very easily. Use of an embroidery hoop is
optional depending on the fabric. A fine
thread is recommended so that the fabric
and thread will blend together.
Trim the ragged edges from the area to be
darned. Hold the threads to start, then
move the fabric slowly backwards and
forwards while running the machine very
fast to fill the area. Professional results
will be attained by moving the fabric in
a figure eight pattern while sewing. After
filling in the area lengthwise, reweave
with crosswise stitches in the same
manner.
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