SINGER 631 - Manual (Page 42)

THK UUt‘PlJ;R (Cont'd.)
PleatiiMj
# Move adjustiag lever to desired space settinej
for pleats either 6 or 12 stitches apart.
# Sot stitch length.
For deepest pleat; set adjusting finger and turn
adjustiirg screv/ inward to its maximum setting. For
smaller pioat.s, turn acijusting screw outward.
A short stitch places pleats more closely together;
a long stitch soiraratcs the pleats for a greater
distance,
® Insert fabric to be pleated between blue blades
and into first sceparator guide,
® Lower pi'csser bar and stitch.
Crisp fabrics cut on the crosswise grain form the
sharpest pleats. Glazed fabrics handle best if the
glazed side is downward and the soft backing is
next to the ruffier blade.
Group pleating
By using the star setting {straight stitching) alter­
nately with 6 or 12 space .sotting, pleats are formed
in groups, Kven spacing between groui>s is accomp­
lished by counting the mtmbor of stitches.
DARNING AND RMHUOlDf-RY FOOT
This attachment is an aid to
all who desire perfectioii in free
motion darning and embroidery
work.
The foot firmly holds the fabric
as lh(! necKlle enters and rises
from the work, while fully re­
vealing the lin<! of design to be
followed.
Free motion evork darning
Straight stitch selling: AK 3
Jmed cover plate
Darning and embroidery foot
Stitch length: Above 20
Trim ragged cdge.s from area to be darned,
(.amtre worn section in embroidery hoops.
Attach feed cover plate to machine bed in place
of regular throat plate.
Locate darning and embroidery foot ois pressor
bar with lifting finger over needle clamp screw.
• Position work underr needle and lower pressor
bar. Mold needle thread loosely with left hand,
turn hand wheel over and draw bobbin Ihrcad
up throngli fabric. Mold both thread ends and
lower needle iirto fabric,
• Outline opening with running stitches Vc" from
edge for reinfarcomont.
• Stitch across opening, moving hoops under nood-
fe at a slight angle, from lower left to upper right,
Keej) lines of stitching closely and evenly spaced.
® When opening is filled, turn w’ork 90'^ and con­
tinue slitdiing until darn is completed.
® Run inadiine at moderate speed and control
hoops with a steady continuous movement. Slow
movement of hoops will produce a short stitch;
more rapid movement lengthens the stitch,
l-airly long stitches are best for knit and tricot
fabric.s; short stitches are l)esf for cottons and
linens a.s they appro.ximalc weave of fabric.
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