SINGER 177 - Manual (Page 34)

4. Zig-Zag Stitching
You will find the zig-zag stitch that is built into
your machine ideal for many of your sewing
applications. To use this stitch, simply follow
the instructions below and on following pages.
adjusting selectors
ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH
Before moving selector, make sure the needle
is above fabric.
To produce a zig-zag pattern, depress and slide
stitch width selector lever to any zig-zag set­
ting between I (narrow-position 1) and ^(wide-
position 4).
For your convenience, the position numbers 0,
1,2,3,4 will be used throughout this book when
instructions require stitch width settings.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
For open zig-zag stitching, choose any stitch
length from 6 to 30, depending on how open
you wish the stitching to be. If you wish a
closely spaced zig-zag stitch:
1. Move stitch length selector to 30.
2. Run the machine at slow speed and gradu­
ally tighten thumb nut by turning it clockwise,
until stitches are closely spaced and form
a smooth surface.
NOTE: For best results in producing a smooth,
satiny surface, use the special-purpose foot
which is available at your local Singer Sewing
Center (see page 62).
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