SINGER W1563 User Manual
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BE SURE - For Zigzag Stitching
- Use This Needle Plate and Presser Foot
These two parts are slotted crosswise to
allow for needle swinging sideways while
moving up and down. Slots are about %
inch wide.
Later On-For Straight Stitching Some Fabric—
Presser foot and needle plate with small -
round hole instead of wide slot-best for finest STRAIGHT stitching in sheer, fine or very soft
materials. For changing this standard equipment see page 15.
— Setting Stitch Length - For Zigzag or Straight Sewing
Turn this speedometer type died CLOCKWISE to lengthen stitch COU
NTER-CLOCK-WISE to shorten, for more stitches per inch. Refer to
chart just below and find your favorite settings. Note the numbers for
quick and easy duplication any time. Remember that material must
move along or "feed" under presser foot in down position. Whenever
it does not, stitch must be lengthened slightly.
Dial Settings For Approximate Number of Stitches Per Inch
Figures on
indicator
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Number of
stitches per inch
No Feeding
60
40
20
16
12
10
8
7
6
Setting Width of Hand Controlled Zigzog Stitching -
For Straight Stitching and Cam Controlled Zigzag Keep
Lever at O
Adjust by turning horizontal finger rollers to number on
dial or in between. To make the sides of buttonholes for
example you may set left side number at 4; right side at 2.