Adjusting Stitch Length; Adjusting Needle Thread Tension - Singer 7146 Gebrauchsanweisung

Satin stitching
When you wish to produce a satin stitch make
a test sample first so you can adjust stitch
length and thread tension properly. Soft fabric
may require a backing to ensure a firm stitch.
Crisp organdy, lawn or a fusible interfacing are
suitable for this purpose.
Accessory and Selector Settings
• Pattern Group Selector: /
• Needle Position:
Stitch Width: :
Stitch Length: O to 1
General Purpose Needle Plate
Special Purpose Foot
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
• Turn length selector dial to 1.
• Run the machine at a slow speed and grad-
ually turn stitch length dial toward right until
stitches are closely
smooth surface.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD
TENSION
Satin stitching requires less tension tnan
straight stitching or open zig-zag stitching.
Furthermore, the wider the stitch, the lighter the
tension on the thread must be. Notice the
stitching on your sample. If the fabric is
puckered (illustration A), lower the needle
thread tension by turning the tension dial to a
lower number. A correct
shown in illustration B.
spaced and form a
satin stitching is
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