SINGER 6104 - Manual (Page 32)

applications
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
The straight stretch stitch is an invaluable stitch most commonly used for sewing seams
on» fabric with elasticity. The straight stretch stitch is particulary useful for seaming extra­
heavy and extra-bulky fabric.
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♦ Needle Position:
♦ Stitch Width: ^
♦ Stitch Length: | (coloured bar)
♦ Stitch Balance: To suit application or fabric
♦ General Purpose Needle Plate
♦ General Purpose Foot
Make a test sample first to determine the best
pressure and tension settings for your fabric.
To be sure that you are using the correct nee­
dle and thread combination for your fabric,
see the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on
page 8,
Procedure
• Pin or baste seam,
• Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot
to back of machine. Hold thread ends and
by turning the hand wheel toward you, posi­
tion needle In fabric a scant 6 mm (1/4-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,
• Guide fabric lightly, letting the machine
make the back-and-forth stitches that give
stretch to the seam.
When stitching across folds and seam join­
ings, apply tension by holding seam in front
and back of the presser foot, to assist feeding
as
instructed
on page 29,
This type of support is essential for thick, soft
fabrics,
CAUTION: Do not puff fabric while you apply
gentle or firm tension, as this may deflect nee­
dle, causing it to break.
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