SINGER 431 - Manual (Page 32)

SATIN STITCH
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Satin stitching requires a lighter needle thread
tension than straight stitching or open designs. The
wider the satin stitching the lighter the tension
required.
Wide satin stitching, Stitch Width at 5, requires
the least amount of tension. For narrower satin
stitching slightly more tension should be used.
To determine correct tension setting, a test
sample should be made on self fabric using the
Special Purpose Foot. A properly balanced satin
stitch should lie flat across the material. Any taut­
ness or puckering indicates too high a needle thread
tension.
Some soft fabrics may require the addition of a
backing to ensure good stitching results. Crisp
organdie and lawn are suitable for this purpose. • xight needle thread
tension
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Correct needle thread
tension
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