Satin stitch tensfon adjustment – SINGER 401A User Manual
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SATIN STITCH
TENSfON ADJUSTMENT
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Satin stitching requires a lighter needle thread
tension than straight stitching or open designs.
The wider the satin stitching the lighter the
tension required.
Wide satin stitching. Red Lever at 5, requires
the least amount of tension. For narrower satin
stitching slightly more tension should be used.
To determine correct tension setting, a test
sample should be made on self fabric using the
Special Purpose Foot. A properly balanced satin
stitch should lie flat across the material. Any taut
ness or puckering indicates too high a needle
thread tension.
Some soft fabrics may require the addition of a
backing to insure good stitching results. Crisp
organdy and lawn are suitable for this purpose.
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Tight needle thread
tension
Correct needle thread
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