SINGER W426 - Manual (Page 24)

SECTION V
[Pattern: M or Manual­
models 415 & 426]
Length; 2—3
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure; Full
Foot; Straight Stitch or
All Purpose
Stretch Control; M
STRAIGHT STITCH; ,
SEAMS
The normal stitch length for most fabrics
is between 2—3 but the length chosen
should depend on the fabric and area of
usage. Usually, heavier fabrics require
longer stitches, and lighter weight fabrics
require shorter stitches. For curved seams
and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch
length. Be sure to set the stitch width
control at 0.
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[Pattern: M or Manual­
models 415 & 426]
Length: 4—5
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: Straight Stitch
Stretch Control: M"
[ Pattern: M or Manual­
models 415 & 426]
Length:0
Width: 0
Feed Dog: Down
Pressure: 0
Foot: All Purpose, or
DarningSpring of White
Special attachment
Stretch Control: M
B ASTI NG/TOPSTITCHING
Sewing a seam with a longer stitch is
useful for temporary seams prior to
fitting. Basting stitches also may be used
when gathering in fullness.
Topstitching can be done very effectively
with the long straight stitch. For a bolder
stitch, two threads of the same type can
be threaded through one needle (size 14
or
16). A heavier thread such as
buttonhole twist may be used for
topstitching, but be sure to use a larger
needle (size 16 or 18).
DARNING
Worn spots or small holes can be darned
very easily. Use of an embroidery hoop is
optional depending on the fabric. A fine
thread is recommended so that the fabric
and thread will blend together invisibly.
Trim the ragged edges from the area to be
darned. Hold the threads to start, then
move the fabric slowly backwards and
forwards while running the machine very
fast to fill the area. More professional
results will be attained by moving the
fabric in a figure eight pattern while
sewing. After filling in the area length­
wise, reweave with crosswise stitches in
the same manner.
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