Pin tucks, Free-arm sewing – SINGER W1240 User Manual

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PIN TUCKS
Narrow tucks, sewn with thread that matches the fabric,
produce subtle decoration on plain fabrics. Using the twin
needle, sew straight lines on the fabric guiding the edge of
the presser foot along each successive tuck to make
parallel rows. Soft fabrics will be pulled to form a soft
crease. To achieve a tuck on a fabric, increase the lower
tension slightly. Heavier fabrics will produce two lines of
straight stitching. Attractive pin tucks are made with the
multiple stitch zigzag as well as with a straight stitch.

Note: Transparent tape makes straight lines easy to sew.

Just

sew

with the presser foot guiding along the

edge of the tape. When sewing is completed pee!
off tape.

Pattern:--------
Length: 2-4

Width: 0-2

Feed Dog: A

Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2

Pattern Selector: 4

FREE-ARM SEWING

For sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas, use your
machine as a free-arm. Stitching buttonholes or sewing
buttons on a cuff or neckband; topstitching a sleeve; edge

finishes on sleeves, pantlegs and waistlines; darning and

patching knees, elbows; and other areas of wear on
children's clothing become as easy as sewing a common
seam when you have the free-arm at your fingertips. Il

lustrations show some examples of sewing with the free
arm.