ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (continued)
When you are preparing to do zigzag
stitching, make a test sample with
the fabric and thread you plan to use
so that you can adjust your stitch
length and needle-thread tension
properly.
For best results when doing satin
stitching, use the Special Purpose
Presser Foot.
regulating
stitch length
OPEN ZIG-ZAG STITCHING
Choose any stitch length from 6
through the bottom of the FINE area,
depending on how open you wish the
stitches to be.
SATIN STITCHING
1
Move Stitch Length Selector to
bottom of FINE area.
2
Run machine at slow speed.
3
Gradually tighten thumbnut by
turning it to right, until stitches
are closely spaced and form a
smooth surface.
regulating needle
thread tension
All zigzag stitching requires less
tension than straight stitching; and
satin stitching requires even less than
open zigzag stitching. Furthermore,
the wider the satin stitch, the lighter
the tension on the thread must be.
Thus, the widest stitch requires the
least tension; narrower satin stitching
requires somewhat more.
Notice the stitching on your sample.
If the stitching looks too taut, or if
the fabric is puckering, lower the
needle-thread tension by turning the
Tension Dial to a lower number.
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