SINGER 1050 - Manual (Page 46)

adjusting stitches for stretch fabrics
Guiding and Supporting Fabric
Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction need only to be
guided in front of the presser foot when you use one of the
stretch stitches. Some fabrics - nylon tricot and eiasticized
fabrics, for example - do require support while being stitched.
1. For nyion tricot and similar synthetic knits, apply
gentle
tension by holding the seam in front and back of the presser
foot as you sew.
2. For eiasticized fabric, stretch lace, and knits with an unusual
amount of elasticity, apply firm tension in front and back of
the presser foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed.
Caution: Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this
may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
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Adjusting Pressure
when Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric
Some knit and stretch fabrics, because of their structure, re­
quire either more or less than normal (NORM.) presser bar
pressure to feed smoothly and evenly.
• For thick, soft or very stretchy knits, decrease pressure by
turning dial from NORM, (normal) toward ^ (darn).
• For nylon tricot, ciré and similar hard surface synthetic knits,
increase pressure by turning dial from NORM, (normal)
toward MAX (maximum).
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