SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 17)

• Pattern Selector Dial, Pattern Selector Release Button and Pattern Indicator Window
Pattern Selector Dial selects the stitch pattern to be made according to the picture shown at
the yellow indicator in the pattern selector window. With the pattern selector release button
pushed down, the dial can be turned in any direction to the desired stitch. Release the button,
and the selected stitch is locked in place.
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The stitches shown are as follows:
Forward Stitch Patterns {shown in blue)
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AAjVvV Results in a straight stitch when the width is at zero and a zigzag when the
width is engaged. Set the dial at this position for buttonholes.
A A Blind Hem, stitches forward then a zigzag bite to the left for use in
hemming, topstitching, and other applications. See Pages 35—36. Width 0 will give a
straight stitch, ail other widths will produce the blind hem stitch.
Stretch Blind Hem, takes two small zigzag stitches then a larger zigzag to
the left for blind hemming soft, stretchable knits. When used on a very short length,
an excellent edging stitch is produced. See Page 37, A straight stitch is obtained at width
0, All other widths produce the stretch blind hem stitch.
/\/\ Multiple Stitch Zigzag, takes three stitches from side to side for use in
overcasting, applying elastics, and mending as shown on Pages 38—39, Width 0, results
in a straight stitch, width 5 is the best choice for use of the multiple stitch zigzag.
/' Scallops, perfectly shaped half circles, are formed to the left for decorative
pin tucks and edging. Width 0 results in a straight stitch. Width 5 produces the widest
scallop. See Page 40,
~\f^f Reverse Blind Hem is similar to the regular blind hem (2) except that the
zigzag bite is toward the right and the straight stitch is to the left, for easier shell tucking.
Straight stitch is produced at 0 width, the reverse blind hem at all other widths. See
Page 40.
_A l AA. Interlock, one straight stitch is formed then a zigzag bite to the right for
seaming lightweight jersey and tricot as on Page 41. Width 0 results in a straight stitch,
ail other widths produce an interlock.
Checker Stitch takes small zigzag stitches in left, middle and right positions
for decorative effects as on Page 42. Width 0 will give a straight stitch alt other widths
produce the checker stitch.
Domino Stitch takes zigzag stitch in the left and right positions for
decorative effects as on Page 42. Straight stitches are produced at 0 width, while width 5
results in a domino stitch.
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