Accessory and selector settings, Satin stitching – SINGER 6106 User Manual
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satin stitching
When you wish to produce a satin stitch make
a test sampie first so you can adjust stitch
length and thread tension properly. Soft fabric
may require a backing to ensure a firm stitch.
Crisp organdy, lawn or a fusible interfacing
are suitable for this purpose.
Accessory and Selector Settings
• Pattern Group Selector: /
• Needle Position:
L \ 1
•
Stitch Width:
• Stitch Length: 0 to 1
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Special Purpose Foot
* •
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
• Turn stitch length selector dial to
1.
•
Run the machine at a slow speed and grad
ually turn stitch length dial clockwise until
stitches
are
closely
spaced
and
form
a
smooth surface.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
Satin
stitching
requires
less
tension
than
straight
stitching
or
open
zig-zag
stitching.
Furthermore, the wider the stitch, the lighter
the tension on the thread must be. Notice the
stitching on your sample. If the fabric is puck
ered,
lower
the
needle
thread
tension
by
turning the tension dial to a lower number.
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