Adjysting heversc stitches, Procedyre – SINGER 1200 Athena User Manual

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Maxi-Sireich Stitch {Continued)

Adjysting Heversc Stitches

For maximum strength and good appearance,

forward and reverse stitches that make up the

maxi-stretch stitch should be balanced and of

equal length. See page 24 on how to adjust

reverse stitch balance control.

Procedyre

1. Pin or baste seam.

2. 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 1/4-inch

(6mm) in from starting edge.

3. Lower presser foot and start machine,

toidlng thread ends at back of foo

t as first

few stitches are made.

4. Guide fabric lightly, let

make the back-and-forth

stretch to the seam.

;mg

stitci

he machine

CAUTION: Do not puU fabric while you apply

gentle or firm tension, as this may deflect nee­
dle, causing it to break.

When stitching across folds and seam join­

ings. apply tension by holding seam, in front

ie presser foot, as shown, to

This type of support Is essen-

of

ana oack
assist feeding,
tial for thick.

fabrics.

Straight Stretch

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