Adjusting stitch length, Setting the dial, Reverse stitching – SINGER 4314 User Manual
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ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
The
stitch
length
dial
controls
the
length
of
stitches.
The
numbers
around
the
edge
of
the
dial
express
stitch
length
in
mm;
the lower
the number, the shorter the stitch.
Generally,
shorter
stitches
are
best
for
lightweight
fabric;
longer
stitches
for
heavy
fabric.
The
area
from
0
to
1
is
used
for
the
adjustment
of
zig-zag
satin stitching (see page 21).
Setting the Dial
• Turn dial so that stitch length desired is
positioned under ▼ symbol.
• To shorten stitch length,
turn dial clockwise
to a lower number.
• To lengthen stitch length,
turn dial counter
clockwise to a higher number.
REVERSE STITCHING
For reverse stitching,
depress push button lo
cated
in
centre
of
dial,
hold
in
until
reverse
stitching
is
completed,
then
release
push
but
ton.
Push
button
can
be
depressed
while
ma
chine is sewing.
Note:
Reverse
stitching
cannot
be
done
when
using a stretch stitch pattern.
B
NEEDLE THREAD TENSION
Correct
tension
is
important
because
too
much
or
too
little
will
weaken
your
seams
or
cause
your fabric to pucker. Make a test sample with
the fabric and the thread you plan to use and
examine it. A well balanced stitch, as shown in
illustration
A,
will
have
the
needle
and
bobbin
threads
locked between the two layers of fabric
with no loops on top or bottom and no puckers.
The
tension
dial
regulates
the
degree
of
ten
sion
on
your
needle
thread.
Set
it
according
to the type of thread and fabric you use. The
numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork.
If
the
fabric
puckers
B,
decrease
tension.
If
the
stitches
in
your
test
sample
look
loose
C,
increase needle thread tension.
• To decrease
tension, turn dial to lower
nuriiber.
® To increase
tension, turn dial to higher
number.