SINGER W165 - Manual (Page 16)

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Adjusting the Stitch width
} To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching lock stops E (Fig- 12B) so that red
pointers meet on width chosen. .. .Should you wish to move freely between any two widths,
such as 2 and 4, in doing free hand embroidery or buttonholes, slide stops to 0 and 4, then
move zigzag width lever to the right. Set left stop at desired width. Then move lever to the
left and set the right stop at width desired. To move stops, turn knob to left to loosen and
to right to tighten.
Embroidery Patterns
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs can be made by swinging
the stitch width or zigzag lever back and forth between 0 and 4 or any other combination of
widths. Try. setting the locks at
1 and 4, 2 and 3, etc. Set a rhythm for yourself and then
proceed, After a while you will become guite skillful, varying your designs by the speed of
the machine, stitch length and width and the manipulation of the lever.
SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
A. Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly move
lever back to 0 for a short period. Count, if neces­
sary, to establish a rhythm.
B. Set stops at 2 and 4, then move lever slowly be­
tween settings, operating machine rather fast.
C. Set stops at 1 and 4. Gradually move lever from 1
to 4, then snap it back quickly to 1.
D. Set both stops at 4, stitch length at 4. Do a few
zigzag stitches, drop feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then
raise it again. By operating the feed knob rhyth­
mically it is not necessary to count stitches.
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