SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 21)

adjusting for your fabric
SETTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch-controi dial regulates the length of
both straight and zig-zag stitches. The num­
bers 6 to 20 represent the number of straight
stitches per inch and the numbers 1 to 4
represent stitch length in milhnneters.
Generally, shorter stitches are best for light­
weight fabric; longer ones for heavy fabric.
Curved seams, bias-cut seams and scallops
require short straight stitches for elasticity
and smooth contours. Bound buttonholes
should be sewn with a short stitch for
durability and strength.
The FINE area is used for the adjustment of
zig-zag satin stitching (page 28} and speed
basting {page 33}.
The ^ setting is used for straight-stretch
stitching and Flexi-Stitch patterns. For infor­
mation on Flexi-Stitch patterns and straight-
stretch stitching, see pages 25 and 52.
• To set stitch control, turn dial until setting
desired is under the red line.
For reverse stitching, simply press reverse-
stitch lever all the way down and hold in place.
Release lever for forward stitching.
REGULATING PRESSURE
The pressure dial regulates the pressure that
the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct
pressure is important because it means fabric
feeds smoothly and evenly. The NORM (nor­
mal} setting Is an all-purpose setting that can
be used for sewing a wide variety of fabrics
of different weights and textures. Intermediate
notched settings, above and below NORM,
are also provided. When you need extra con­
trol to sew very heavy fabric, use the MAX
{maximum) setting.
Lower the presser foot before setting pressure.
♦ To increase pressure, turn dial from NORM
toward MAX.
• To decrease pressure, turn dial from NORM
toward DARN.
♦ For darniing, set dial on DARN.
Stitch Control Dial
Decrease
Pressure Dial
Darning
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