SINGER 1280 - Manual (Page 41)

Satin Stitching
Wnen you w!$h to p'ocuce a sat;n stitch, nnake a test
sample first so you can adjust stitch length and thread
tension Dropeny. Sott fabric nnay require a backing to
insure a firm stitch. CriSp o'gandy. iawn'or a fusible
intertacinc are suitabie tor th;s ouroose
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Accessory and Selector Settings
♦ Pattern Group: i[|]| (Blue)
• Needle Position: L \Xl À
* Stitch Width: : f J
♦ Stitch Ler^gth' 0 to 1
♦ Generai Purpose Needie Piate
♦ Generai Purpose Foot
Adjusting Stitch Length
• Turn stnch ienqth seiector dial to 1
• Run !ne rYiacn;ne at a slow speed and siowiy turn
stitch length dial toward the right until stitches are
cioseiy spaced and form a smooth surface
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension
Zig-zag stitching usually requires less needle thread
tension than straight stitching. Thread machine cor^
rectiy and make a test sample with the same fabric,
thread, needle and stitch pattern combination you
plan to use. Stitches should lie flat without causing
fabnc to pucker,
if puckenng occurs, lower the tension oy turning d;ai
to a lower number. An underlay or tissue baper back­
ing may be needed
Satin stitching requires less tension than straight
stitching or open zig-zag stitching. Furthermore, the
Wider the stitch, the lighter the tension on the thread
must be Notice the stitching on your sample. If the
'abnc IS puckered, lower the
needle-threao tension
by turning the tension dial to a lower number.