SINGER 1050 - Manual (Page 42)

Lingerìe Seams
To make a lingerie seam durable and flexible, use the plain
zig-zag stitch at a narrow width setting. This seam treatment
is particularly suitable for bias seams. When seaming nylon
tricot, insert a Yellow Band needle in the machine before you
begin to sew.
• Straight stitch the seam on wrong side of fabric.
• Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
• From the right side, topstitch with narrow zig-zag stitching,
letting the needle alternately enter the seam line and the
seam thickness.
Satin Stitching
Satin stitching, a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches
that form a smooth, satin-like surface, illustration
A, is useful
for both practical and decorative work. Stitch patterns can be
sewn at satin-stitch length.
Set your machine for desired stitch. Adjust stitch length for
satin stitching (see below); stitch width in narrow to medium
range. Use general purpose plate and special purpose foot.
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Adjusting Stitch Length
• Set machine for a medium length stitch.
• Run machine at slow speed.
• Gradually adjust stitch length from 1 toward 0 until stitches
are closely spaced and form a smooth surface.
Adjusting Upper Thread Tension
Satin stitching usually requires less tension than straight
stitching and open zig-zag stitching. Furthermore, the wider
the satin stitch, the lighter the tension on your thread must be.
Notice the stitching on your sample. If the fabric is puckered,
illustration B, or the lower thread is pulled to the fabric sur­
face, lower the upper thread tension by turning the dial to a
lower number.
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