SINGER 9618 - Manual (Page 47)

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
When you are preparing to do pattern
stitching, make a test sample with the fabric
and thread you plan to use so that you can
adjust the stitch length correctly.
Any stitch length setting from 1 to 4 will give
you an open stitch pattern of whichever deco­
rative stitch pattern you select. The higher the
number, the more open, or farther apart, your
stitch will be. The area, between
0 and 1 of
the selector is used for the fine adjustment of
satin stitching (page 33).
For stretch stitch patterns, stitch length is
controlled with a single setting of the stitch
length selector. Simply rotate it until the co­
loured bar is under the [] symbol above
the dial.
ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE
When you are using stretch stitch patterns,
you may need to adjust the stitch balance dial
in order to correct the appearance of the
stitch.
Before you move the dial from its neutral
position (◄ symbol on dial aligned with line ■■
on panel), make a test sample. If adjustment
is required stitch slowly and move the dial as
illustrated.
• Turn dial down to bring stitches of the
patterns together (ill. A).
• Turn dial up to separate stitches of the
patterns (ill. B).
Always return the dial to its neutral position
after sewing stretch stitch patterns.
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