SINGER 9618 - Manual (Page 35)

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: 1-2-3-4-5
• Needle Position: m3
• Stitch Width: 1 to 6
• Stitch Length: 0 to 1
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Special Purpose Foot
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH
• Turn length selector dial to 1.
• Run the machine at a slow speed and grad­
ually turn stitch length dial toward right until
stitches are closely spaced and form a
smooth surface.
ADJUSTING NEEDLE THREAD
TENSION
Satin stitching requires less tension than strai­
ght stitching or open zig-zag stitching. Further­
more, the wider the stitch, the lighter the ten­
sion on the thread must be. Notice the stitching
on your sample. If the fabric is puckered (illu­
stration A), lower the needle thread tension by
turning the tension dial to a lower number. A
correct satin stitching is shown in illustration B.
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