SINGER W1550 - Manual (Page 30)

SATIN STITCHING
Presser foot.............. .. .zigzag foot
Pattern selector.. . .
. . .C( M/Vw )
Stitch length dial. . . .. .0.3 to 1
Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractivfi stitrh
used for appliqueing, bar tacking or sewing on buttons.
Whenever you^ are ustnf this stitch/ft is weff-to' remember to loosen^WeheHsioft of ^
the top thread slightly. The wider the stitch sewn the looser the tension.
If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue paper
or interfacing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will be eliminated
and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric.
It is best to practice a sample design on a fabric scrap before sewing design on
garment.
APPLIQUEING
SETTINGS
Same as with Satin Stitching
Select an applique design to be applied
to your garment and baste it in place.
Satin stitch around the raw edge of the
applique completely covering the edge.
You may want to do this with a con­
trasting color of thread or self color.
BAR TACKING
This stitch is similar to a very short satin
stitch and is used to reinforce points of
strain such as corners of pockets and
straps on lingerie.
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.