SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 20)

STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued)
adjusting selectors for your fabric
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length selector controls the
length of stitches. The numbers around
the edge of the selector dial express stitch
length in stitches per inch; the higher the
number, the shorter the stitch. Generally,
shorter stitches ^re best for lightweight
fabric; longer ones for heavy fabric. The
FINE area is used for the adjustment of
zig-zag satin stitching.
Setting Selector
• Turn dial so that the stitch length
desired is positioned under the arrow­
head ▼ on the control panel.
• To shorten the stitch, turn the dial
clockwise to a higher number.
• To lengthen the stitch, turn the dial
counterclockwise to a lower number.
For reverse stitching, press the reverse-
stitch push button (located In the center
of the dial) in as far as It will go and hold
in place (the button can be pushed In
while the machine is sewing). Release
pressure on the push button to return to
forward stitching.
Stitch Length Dial
{For detailed instructions on adjusting
the stitch length for zig-zag satin stitching,
see page 29.)
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