Where to insert the material to be tucked, Tuck guide space sca?e – SINGER 404K User Manual
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To adjust for the width of space between the tucks, loosen the space
scale adjusting screw and move the space scale until the desired figure is
directly in line with the centre of the needle hole. You will find a line front
and back of the needle hole to indicate the centre.
Before starting to sew, tighten the screw well to prevent the scale shifting
when the Tucker is in operation.
The marks on the space scale are double the width of those on the tuck
scale, so that when both scales are set at the same figure, blind tucks without
spaces between them are made.
To make space between tucks, first set the tuck scale, then move the
space scale to the same number and as much further to the left as you wish
to have space. Each number on the space scale represents one-quarter of
an inch and each mark between numbers one-eighth of an inch.
Use the table below to assist you in setting the Tucker.
Tuck Guide Space Sca?e
1
"
8
tucks with
no space
1
1
1
"
8
I I
I t
1
"
8
"
1
u
1
"
4
I I
I f
no
I I
2
o
1
"
4
I I
I f
I
"
4
"
2
o
O
\ "
2”
11
I I
no
I I
4
4
1
"
I I
I I
1
"
t "
4
0
Y
I I
I I
no
I I
8
8
Note Fig. 96, showing Tucker set at a pin tuck and 2 for space.
Where to Insert the Material to be Tucked.
F
ig
.
97.
P
roper
P
osition
of
M
aterial
in
T
ucker
.
Fold
and
crease
the first tuck for its
entire length by hand,
insert it in the Tucker
from the left, placing
it between the grooved
blade
and
the
spur
blade
of
the
space
scale, and between the
two blades of the tuck
scale. (See Fig. 97).
Care
should
be
taken to see that the
material is placed far
enough in the Tucker
to
feed
against
the
tuck guide. Draw the
material
towards
you
until the edge is di
rectly under the needle.
You will note that the Tucker is now making
Lower the presser bar and sew.
a mark for the next tuck.
Fold the material at the crease and, with its plain side uppermost, proceed
as before. When making the last tuck, raise the marking lever so that it does
not press on the double flat spring ; while it is in this position no crease for a
succeeding tuck can be made in the material.
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