SINGER 1280 - Manual (Page 39)

4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching
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Setting Selectors
Set the stitch pattern seiector on the colour bar that
matches the cotour of the zig-zag stitch framed by the
pattern group selector. See page 46.
Before turning selector, make sure needle is out of
the fabric.
Needle Position Selector
Most of your zig-zag stitching we H be done in centre
X , needle position.
Left X» and right A settings are used for special
stitch placement.
stitch Width Selector
To produce a piam zig-zag or a decorative stitch, the
stitch width selector es moved from its straight stitch
■positEon : to any of hs other four positions. The fur­
ther you rnove the selector toward the right, the wider
your stitch will be.
Adjusting Stitch Length
Any stEtch length setting from 1 to 4 w:il give you an
open zig-zag stitch.
The higher the number, the more open, or farther
apart
your stitches will be.
The area between 0 and 1 on the dial :s used for the
adjustment of zig-zag satin ststching. a series of closely
spaced plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth,
satin-like surface, (Refer to page 4Q for mformaten
on satin stitching.)
Bobbin Thread Tension
SoPPEn thread tension s$ controlled Py screw A located
on the boPPEn case. The tension ;s set at the factory for
regular sewing and should not be aciusted unless the
corners of a zig-zag stitch cannot be locked by adjust­
ing the needle thread tension.
On those rare occasions when it becomes necessary
to adjust the bobbin thread tension, use a very small
screwdrEver. A very slight turn of screw A will change
the appearance of your stitchEng.
♦ To mcrease tension, turn screw to the fEght.
♦ To decrease tension, turn screw to the left