SINGER 717 Scholastic - Manual (Page 17)

adjusting for your fabric
SETtmQ STiTCH LENGTH
The stitch control dial regulates the length of
both straight and zig-zag stitches. The num­
bers 6 to 20 represent the
number
of straight
stitches per inch: the higher the number, the
shorter
the stitch. Generally, shorter stitches
are best for lightweight fabric: longer ones for
heavy
fabric. Curved seams, bias-cut seams,
and scallops require short straight stitches {15
to 20) for elasticity and smooth contours.
The FINE area, above 20, is used for adjust­
ment of zig-zag satin stitohing (page 23).
The STRETCH setting is used for straight and
zig-zag stretch stitching only. For information
on straight stretch and zig-zag stretch stitch­
ing, see pages 27 and 28.
• To set stitch control, turn dial until setting
desired is under the red line.
For reverse stitching, simply press reverse-
stitch lever all the way down and hold in place.
Release lever for forward stitching.
REGULATING PRESSURE
The pressure dial regulates the pressure that
the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct
pressure is
mportant
because it means fabric
feeds smoothly and evenly. The NORM (nor­
mal) setting is an all-purpose setting that can
be used fcr sewing a wide variety of fabrics
of
different
weights and textures.
Intermediate
notched settings, above and below NORM,
are also provided. When you need extra con­
trol to sew very heavy fabric, use the MAX
(maximum) setting.
Lower the presser foot before setting pressure.
• To increase pressure, turn dial from NORM
toward MAX.
* To decrease pressure, turn dial from NORM
toward DARN.
« For
darning^
set dial on DARN.
Stitch Control Dial
Darning
Pressure Dial
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