SINGER W102 User Manual

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The stitch length regulator adjusts the stitch length

from very long (about 6 stitches per inch for

very heavy material) to very short (about 30

stitches per inch for very sheer material).

Normal seaming or stitching requires a setting of

12 to 14 stitches per inch (#3).

REGULATING THE STITCH LENGTH

The stitch length regulator, when raised above the center of the stitch

length panel, reverses the direction of the material and causes it to

move back to you.

Reversing the movement of the material is excellent for reinforcing

a seam by double, triple or quadruple seaming. .. excellent for back-

tacking the start or the end of a seam. Simply flick the lever up for

4 or 5 stitches and then bring it down again and the seam is securely

locked. (Fig. 18)

For basting, use the longest stitch by pressing the stitch length lever

all the way down and set the tension indicator to loose. (,The

expert will use a slightly heavier bobbin thread). The threads

can be easily pulled out after the permanent seam has been sewn.

NOTE

Do not neglect to return all settings to normal when basting

has been completed.