SINGER W1240 - Manual (Page 20)

SATIN STITCHING
This is useful for decoration such as tapering,
manual designed embroidery, monogramming,
and applique.
The satin stitch, which is a very close zigzag
stitch, is obtained by setting the stitch length as
near to "0" as possible without stopping the
feeding action. The setting will vary for different
fabrics. It may be desirable to loosen the upper
tension slightly to cause the threads to lock
underneath, in order to make the top surface
look especially smooth. For lightweight fabrics,
place paper underneath the fabric while sewing
for best results.
Pattern: AAA
Length: % - %
Width: 15
Feed Dog: .AA.
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2
TAPERING/CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Tapering is done by gradually increasing and
decreasing the stitch width while sewing. By this
method, tapered monograms and other in­
teresting designs can be created. For tapered
monograms run the machine fast while turning
the width dial slowly from narrow to wide and
back.
First, learn this stroke by letting the fabric guide
straight. Then, learn to pivot the fabric as you
are tapering by holding the fabric at one point.
Various strokes can be combined to form letters
and designs. Variegated thread can give attrac­
tive results.
Pattern; AAA
Lenght: 'A-Vs
Width: 0-5
Feed Dog: A A
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2,1 or 3
^ anual embroidery designs
stit^h^^-' designs can be made by turning the
dial between 0 and 5. By running the
in a H ^ constant speed and turning the dial
^f^eated^ rhythm, various designs can be
Pattern:
AAA
Length: A -I /3
Width: 0-5
Feed Dog:
Prssure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2, 1 or 3
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