SINGER 1036 Creative Touch - Manual (Page 25)

Adjusting Width
ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH
To produce a zig-zag stitch, turn the stitch-
width dial to any setting between 1 and 5. The
higher the number, the wider the stitch.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION
Generally, zig-zag stitching at open stitch
lengths requires the same needle-thread ten­
sion as straight stitching. Flexi-Stitch patterns,
however, may require more needle-thread
tension than Fashion Stitch patterns. Make a
test sample with the fabric and thread you
plan to use so that you can adjust the tension
to suit the stitch you have chosen. The stitches
should lie flat against the fabric without caus­
ing the fabric to pucker.
If the stitches are not flat and the fabric is
puckered, lower the needle-thread tension by
turning the tension dial to a lower number.
For tension adjustment of Fashion Stitch pat­
terns at satin-stitch length, turn to page 42.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
For Fashion Stitch Patterns
Any stitch length setting from 6 to 20 will give
you an open zig-zag stitch of the pattern you
select. The lower the number, the more open,
or farther apart, your stitches will be. The
symbol on the dial above 20 designates the
FINE stitch area and is used for adjusting satin
stitching (see page 42 for specific instruc­
tions).
For Flexi-Stitch Patterns
When you use a Flexi-Stitch pattern, set the
stitch length dial in the 6 to 8 area indicated
by the yellow band. The higher the number,
the shorter your stitches will be. Dial numbers
in this case do not represent length of stitches
per inch.
Stitching cannot be reversed when using a
Flexi-Stitch pattern.
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