SINGER 6211 - Manual (Page 19)

starting a seam
Place fabric under presser foot V
2
inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align
the right edge with one of the seam
guidelines on the throat plate. Lower
the presser foot.
Backstitch to the edge of the fabric
for reinforcement by pushing in the
reverse button located in center of the
stitch length dial. Hold button in until
stitching reaches edge of fabric.
Release push button for forward
stitching.
Guiding and supporting fabric
Most fabrics need only to be guided
in front of the presser foot. Some
fabrics, however, require support while
being stitched.
• For tricot, and other similar synthetic
knits, apply gentle tension by holding
fabric tight in front and back of
presser foot as you sew. Do not pull
fabric.
For elasticized fabric, stretch lace,
and knits with an unusual amount of
elasticity, apply firm tension in front
and back of the presser foot to
stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed.
Sewing in reverse
For strengthening the end of a seam,
push in the reverse button and back­
stitch 3-4 stitches. Raise needle and
presser foot and remove fabric by draw­
ing it to the back and left. Gut thread on
thread cutter on presser bar.
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