SINGER 610U - Manual (Page 21)

SATIN STITCHING
Satin stitching, aseries of closely spaced zigzag stitches
that form a smooth, satin-like surface, is useful for both
utility and decorative vvork.
When you wish to produce a satin stitch, make a
test sample first so that you can adjust the stitch length
and thread tension properly.
Soft fabric may require a backing to ensure firm
satin stitching. Crisp organdy or lawn is suitable for
this purpose.
Adjusting Stitch Length For Satin Stitching
1, Move Stitch Length Regulator to bottom of FINE
area.
2. Gradually tighten thumb nut by turning it to right,
until stiiches are closely spaced and form a smooth
surface.
Adjusting Tension For Satin Stitching
Satin stitching requires less tension than straight
stitching or open zigzag designs. Furthermore, the
wider the satin stitch, the lighter the tension on the
thread must be. Thus, stitch width 5 requires the least
tension; narrower satin stitching requires somewhat
more.
LINGERIE SEAMS
‘ Stitch Pattern Selectors : BJ
• Stitch Width Selector: 2^/i
• Stitch Length: 12 to 20 depending on fabric
• Throat Plate : General Purpose
• Presser Foot: General Purpose
To make a lingerie seam both durable and flexible,
use a zigzag stitch. This seam treatment is particularly
suitable for bias seams.
1. Straight-stitch the seam (with selectors at AN 3) on
wrong side.
2. Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
3. From the right side, top-stitch with zigzag setting
BJ 2 V 2 , letting the needle alternately enter the seam
line and seam thickness.
LINGERIE SEAM
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