Straight stitch seams, Basting/topstitching, Darning – SINGER W431 User Manual

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SECTION V

Selector: g

Length: 1—2

Width: 0

Feed Dog; UP
Pressure: Full
Foot: Straight Stitch of

All Purpose

Selector: j

i Length: 3—4

................................... ■ .M Width; 0
?■ :

;.

■■■■:■ 9 Feed Dog: UP

■ -.B Pressure: Full

iii.- ■ ' ■ ■ ■■ ’

Straight Stitch

Selector: jf

Length: 0

Width: 0

Feed Dog: Down
Pressure: 0

f:

Foot: All Purpose

STRAIGHT STITCH

SEAMS

The normal stitch length for most fabrics

is between 1—2 but the length chosen

should depend on the fabric and area of
usage. Usually, heavier fabrics require

longer stitches, and lighter weight fabrics
require shorter stitches. For curved seams
and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch
length. Be sure to set the stitch width

control at 0.

BASTING/TOPSTITCHING

Sewing a seam with a longer stitch is
useful for temporary seams prior to
fitting. Basting stitches also may be used
when gathering in fullness.
Topstitching can be done very effectively
with the long straight stitch. For a bolder
stitch, two threads of the same type can

be threaded through one needle (size 14
or

16).

A

heavier

thread

such as

buttonhole

twist

may

be

used

for

topstitching, but be sure to use a larger
needle (size 16 or 18).

DARNING

Worn spots or small holes can be darned
very easily. Use of an embroidery hoop is
optional depending on the fabric. A fine
thread is recommended so that the fabric
and thread will blend together.
Trim the ragged edges from the area to be
darned. Hold the threads to start, then

move the fabric slowly backwards and

forwards while running the machine very
fast to fill the area. Professional results
will be attained by rnoving the fabric in
a figure eight pattern while sewing. After
filling in the area lengthwise, reweave
with crosswise stitches in the same

manner.

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