SINGER 1030 Creative Touch - Manual (Page 53)

Maxi-Topstitching
When you use the maxi-topstitch produced
with Flexi-Stitch Disc 69, you can produce
bold topstitching to enhance sporty garments
with that professionally tailored look.
• Stitch: Maxi-Stretch | Disc 69
• Stitch Width:
5 only
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: 6 to 12
• Stitch Baiance: Equaiized
• Speed: MIN
• Zig-Zag Piate only
• Zig-Zag Foot only
NOTE: Do not use the Even Feed Foot
Preparation
Make a test sample first to determine the best
stitch length, stitch balance and tension set­
tings for your fabric. Be sure to use a ball­
point Yellow Band needle if you are stitching a
knit or stretch fabric and adjust pressure as
instructed on page 45.
Adjusting Stitch Length
Maxi-topstitch length is adjusted in the same
way as regular straight stitch length. See
page 15. Stitch lengths from 6 to 12 are
recommended.
Adjusting Stitch Balance
The balance of the maxi-topstitch is adjusted
in the same way as other Flexi-StItch patterns.
See page 23. For good appearance, forward
and reverse stitches should be of equal
length.
Procedure
• Line up pattern start symbols on disc and
machine. See page 25.
• Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot
to back of machine. Hold thread ends and,
with a light touch on the speed controller,
position needle in fabric a scant V 4 inch in
from starting edge.
• Lower presser foot and start machine, hold­
ing thread ends at back of foot as first few
stitches are made.
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Adjusting Stitch Baiance
Maxi-Topstitched Jacket
• Guide fabric lightly, letting the machine
make the back-and-forth stitches that form
the maxi-topstitch.
When stitching across folds and seam join­
ings, hold fabric taut in front and back of the
presser foot, to assist feeding. This type of
support is essential for heavy or dense
fabrics.
CAUTION: Do not pull fabric while you apply
gentle or firm tension, as this may deflect nee­
dle, causing it to break.
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