Satin stitching, Accessory and selector settings, Adjusting stitch length – SINGER 7106 User Manual

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satin stitching

When you wish to produce a satin stitch make

a test sample first so you can adjust stitch

length and thread tension properly. Soft fabric
may require a backing to ensure a firm stitch.

Crisp organdy, lawn or a fusible interfacing

are suitable for this purpose.

Accessory and Selector Settings

• Pattern Group Selector: /

• Needle Position:

i» : J*: ^

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• Stitch Width

• Stitch Length: 0 to 1

• General Purpose Needle Plate

• Special Purpose Foot

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

• Turn stitch length selector dial to

• Run the machine at a slow speed and grad

ually turn stitch length dial clockwise until

stitches are closely spaced and form a
smooth surface.

ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

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 fabric is puck
ered, lower the needle thread tension by

turning the tension dial to a lower number.

Correct