SINGER 514 - Manual (Page 26)

ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (Continued)
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SATIN STITCHING
Satin stitching i$ accomplished by sev/-
ing a ?.ig-7ag stitch with the stitch length
selector in the area between 1 and 0. As
the selector is turned clockwise the
stitch length diminishes to zero. I'Or
best results the special purpose presser
foot should bo useck
Soft fabrics may require a backing such
as crisp organdie or lav^n to ensure firm
satin sthchiug.
Pattern Selector:
F/exi-Stitch Dial: 0
Stitch Width:
Needle Position:
I I
L
LÂ..j
Л
Incorrect : Correct
Stitch Length: 1-0
Pressures Light
Tension: See below
Special Purpose Presser Foot
General Purpose Needle Plate
Stitch Length
1, l urn stitdi length selector to L
2> Run the machine at a slow speed.
3, Turn stitch length selector slowly in
clockwise direction until stitches ¿rro
closely spaced and form a smooth
surface-
Tension Adjustment
Satin stitching generally requires even
less tension than open zig-zag stitching.
Furthermore, the wider the satin stitch,
the lighter the tension.must be- Thus,
maximum stitch width setting requires
the least tension. Make a test sample and
low^er the tension on your needle thread
as required.
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