SINGER 6104 User Manual

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ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

The stitch length dial controls the length of

stitches. The numbers around the edge of the

dial express stitch length in mm;

the lower

the number, the shorter the stitch.

Generally,

shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric:

longer stitches for heavy fabric. The area from

0 to 1 is used for the adjustment of zig-zag

satin stitching (see page 23),

Setting the Dial

♦ Turn dial so that stitch length desired is

positioned under ▼ symbol.

♦ To shorten stitch length,

turn dial clockwise

to a lower

num ber.

♦ To lengthen stitch length,

turn dial counter

clockwise to a higher

num ber.

STITCH LENGTH GUIDANCE TABLE

Choosing the correct stitch length is of utmost importance. The correct choice will make the differ

ence in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The table below is a practical guide to

stitch length selection. Refer to it before starting a sewing project.

Remember to make a test

sample on a scrap piece of the fabric you wifi be using.

STRAIGHT

UAIH SEA»fS

1J5-2

13.2

2-2.5

2.-23

2-5-3

i13-2

13-2

2.-23

2-23

■2

13-2

STAY STITCKIH«i^

13-2

15-2

1,S*2

1J5*a

1.5-2

1.$-2

1*5-2

2,-2«S

2-2.5

2-2*5

: “ ............* “

1.S - 2

2-2*5

v:‘:‘:v:v:v:‘:v:v

2.-23

2*5

2.5

■:‘:‘:'x-x‘xv:-w

3-4

1.5-2

1*5-2

1.5-2

'^Slow to moderate speed.