To turn a corner, To sew tricot or bias cut material, A stitch that is easily raveled – SINGER 216G User Manual
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of stitches in reverse. A change to the contrasting
direction of feed can be made at any time during
sewing.
Regulating the Presser Foot Pressure on the Material
For
ordinary
sewing
the
pressure
on
the
material
seldom requires change. If sewing fine silk or flimsy
material,
lighten
the
pressure,
by
turning
the
thumb
screw (13, Fig. 10) 2 or 3 complete turns upward, that
is, turn to the left. To increase the pressure, turn the
screw down into the machine, that is, to the right.
To Turn a Corner
Stop the machine so that the needle is in the material
and has just begun to rise from its lowest position.
Raise the presser foot and turn the work in the desir
ed direction, using the needle as a pivot.
To Sew Tricot or Bias Cut Material
Stretchy material requires a short stitch and a tension
on the needle thread so light that the thread in the
seam is loose enough to allow for the goods to stretch
later without tearing.
A Stitch that is easily Raveled
A stitch that is easily raveled can be made if desired
by having the tension on the needle thread so light
that the bobbin thread will not draw into the goods,
but will lie straight as shown in Fig. 21.
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