SINGER W1717 - Manual (Page 11)

Dfawing Up Lower Thread
H(|ld end of upper thread with
left hand.
Turn handwheel slowly towards
you until needle moves down and
up; again.
Pull upper thread slowly and
lo\|/er thread will be brought up
in a loop.
Pu I out both threads to about 1 5
cm (6") and place them together
under presser foot on left.
Foot Pressure
Pugh down the outer ring of the
pressure regulator. This will re­
lease the pressure on the presser
foct. To increase the pressure,
push down inner pin until suitable
pressure is obtained.
Inslufficient pressure may cause
poor feeding of the fabric, skipped
stitiches, or difficulty in guiding
the fabric. If feed dogs or presser
foct marks appear on the fabric,
reduce the pressure.
Wfien sewing multiple thickness
or heavy fabric, reduce the
pr^sure. Increase pressure when
sevying lighter weight fabrics.
Fabric, thread and needle table
THREAD NEEDLE
FABRIC European Mercerized
Cotton
CoveredEuropean
U S Size Point REMARKS
CottonCotton Polyester,
Silk, Nylon
705 15x1 Style
very sheer . Lace,
Voile, Chiffon, Net
70 60
Silk
Nylon
65-70 9 Regular
Loosen up^
per tension
SHEER: Blouse Crepe,
L a w n ,
Organdy, Taffeta
50-70 60
Silk
Nylon
65-70 9 "
one or two
points
LIGHT-WEIGHT; Crepe,
Wool, Brocade, Velvet
30 50 Silk 75-80 1 1 "
MEDIUM: Wool, Silk,
Linen, Velvetten, Cotton
Faille, Terrycloth
30 50 Silk 80-90 11-14
HEAVY: Denim, Duck,
Sailcloth
30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly, 100 16 "
extra HEAVY:
Upholstery, Canvas,
Awning
30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly. 120 19
"
IKNITSI
LIGHT-WEIGHT: Tricot
50-70 60
Silk
70 9
Light
Power net Nylon Ball
MEDIUM-WEIGHT: Silk Light
Jersey, Double Knit,30 50 Nylon 70-80 9-10 to Medium
Power Net C C Poly, Ball
HEAVY-WEIGHT: Double
30 50
Silk
80-90
Medium
knit, Power Net
Nylon 11-14 to Heavy
C.CPoly. Ball
FAKE-FURS, VELOURS
30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly.90 -1 0014-16 Ball or
Sharp
ILEATHERI
VINYLS FILMS
30 50 C.CPoly. 90 14 Wedge
LIGHT-TO-MEDIUM-
WEIGHT
30 50 C.CPoly,90-100 14-16 Wedge
HEAVY LEATHER 30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly,100-11016-18 Wedge
[DECORATIVE TOUCHES]
TOP STITCHING Silk twist
100-11016-18 Regular
MACHINE EMBROIDERY Size 50-70 65-80 9-11 Regular
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