Satin stitching, Accessory and selector settings, Adjusting stitch length – SINGER 4314 User Manual
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satin stitching
When
you
wish
to
produce
a
satin
stitch
make
a
test
sample
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:
1
• Needle Position: L.
• Stitch Width: -4'«
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AAA
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0 ; . . . 2 . . , 3 . ¡ 1 .
• 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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