SINGER W711 - Manual (Page 14)

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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Be sure zigzag presser foot and zig.ag needle plate are in place.
Ihe satin stitch (Fig. 24) which is really just a very short
zigzag stitch and the basis for most embroidery, is obtained
by setting stitch length (see page 9) as near 0 as possible
without stopping the feeding action and lig'ag width at
1 , 5 , Fig. 23).
To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching
chosen stitch width number.
With the machine set for a short stitch length dif
ferent designs can be made by turning the zigzag width
control knob back and forth between 0 and 5 or any
other combination of widths. Try setting the stop (B,
Fig. 23) at 1 and various other numbers.
Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After
a while you will become quite skillful, varying your de­
signs by the speed of the machine, stitch length, and
m.anipulation of the zigzag control knob.
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Fig.
set zigzag width stop iB, Fig. 23'
SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Fig. 25
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Fig. 25
A. Sew a few stitches at,5 width, then allow knob
to spring back to 0 for a short period. Count, if necessary,
to establish a rhythm.
B. Set stop at 2 then move knob slowly back and forth between numbers 2 and 5.
C. Set stop at 1. Gradually move knob from 1 to 5, allowing it to snap back quickly.
D. Set zigzag stitch width stop at 4, stitch length at 1V2- Do a few zigzag stitches, dro
feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then raise it again. By operating the feed knob rhythmically it is n(
necessary to count stitches.