SINGER W6105 - Manual (Page 9)

STITCH WIDTH
Stitch width knob adjusts the width
of the stitch for straight and zig-zag
'stitching, and moves the needle po­
sition lor making buttonholes.
Knob niiist be set in the center for
straight stitching ( ; ). Machine has a
left position^ needle - when set for
straight stitcliing, the needle is on the
felt side of the needle plate opening.
By lurning knob to the right, you can
widen the stitch from straight to maxi­
mum zig-zag width.
rhe buttonhole settings on the left
side of the knob are for dialing the
4 steps of stitching a buttonhole.
llie width of the stitch can be ad­
justed while machine is running. If
machine is not running, raise needle
to its highest position before turning
knob.
-Set com,4,1s for a specili. siilch in the following order:
1. Stitch Pattern
2. Stitch Width
Stitch Length
1.^
STITCH LENGTH
Stitch length knob regulates the length
of stitch - from 6 to more than ,K)
stitches per inch.
Hie numbers around the knob are the
stitch length guide. The higher the
number, the shorter the stitch. In
general, short stitches are best for
ightweight fabrics, longer ones fr)i
iieavy fabrics.
Most normal sewing is done with stitch
ength set at N - which is about 12
stitches per inch. Basting stitch is
made by using the longest possible
Stitch ** 6 stitches per inch.
A special setting is marked for button­
holes. This area is used for adjust­
ment of satin stitching. 0 setting is
used for embroidering and darning.
butch length can be adjusted while the
machine is running.
reverse stitch
I’ress in center button of stitch length
knob and hold for reverse stitching
Fabrtc will immediately start feeding
backwards. Release button and
machine will resume normal forward
siilchittg.
Very useful for fastening ends of seams
and darls without having to tie threads.
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