SINGER W6105 - Manual (Page 15)

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You can make any mimhei of combi­
nations by adjusting stitch width and
stitch length. Both knobs can be
turned while machine is running. How­
ever It machine is not running, raise
needle to its highest position before
adjusting stitch width knob.
Tension on upper thread usually needs
to he loosened. The wider the zig-zag,
the looser the tension. Stitches should
l‘e liai against the fabric without
causing any puckering.
■ Zig-zag stitching has many uses:
Seam Finishing
Use to “overcast” seam edges in fabrics
lhal tray to prevent raveling during
wear and washing. Press seam open
and siiicli each side separately.
Adjust stitch width and length to suit
fabric, (’lu)ose setting that will give (he
most open stitch and still secure (he
tabric edges. Avoid hansh, over-stitched
edges which become shff and shra
ndge on right side of fabric.
Use one of (wo methods:
• frim .seam edge evenly and place
stitching over raw edge of fabric -
best for firmly woven fabrics.
• TIace stitching near edge of seam
allowance and trim away excess
labric after stitching - best tor
labrics which fray easily, ligln-
weiglii fabrics, and knits which roll.
Use to finish hem edges and facing
edges to prevent raveling and to elimi­
nate bulk ot turned-in edges. For firm
tabrics. stitch along edge of hem or
lacing. For loosely woven or soft
fihiics, stitch about
Vz" from edge
itien tn. fabric close to stitching.
Interfacii^ Darts
Use to reduce-bulk when stitching a
dart in interfacing fabrics. Cut down
center ol dart to point; overlap cut
edges matching dart lines. Zig-zag
along dart line from wide end of dart
Ihrougli point. Trim both raw edges
close to stitching.
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B^tacks
Use to reinforce points of strain such
as coiners of pockets, bell loops,
zipper openings, and lingerie straps.
Sot stitch width knob at medium zig­
zag or wider and stitch length at FINE.
Shell Stitch Edging
Use lor a decorative edge treatment
lor lingerie and soft fabrics. Fold
undei edge of''fabric, lighten upper
thread tension so stitches will pull in
tabric, forming a scalloped edge, and
sew along folded edge.
Satin Stitch
Closely spaced zig-zag stitches which
form a smooth, satin-like surface are
called satin stitches. Use for mono­
grams, appliques and embroidery. (See
pages .3 i-.?2).
Move stitch length knob to Q (||
loo close to 0, machine will not teed
hilt will continue sewing in one spot.)
I oosen tension of upper thread. The
widen the stitch, the looser the tension.