SINGER W1266 - Manual (Page 19)

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Be sure zigzag presser
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
foot and zigzag needle plate are in place.
To stitch continuously at one width of zigag stitching, set zigzag stitch width stop
Z (Fig. 23) by turning zigzag width control knob D to desired setting and press.
Lock Z. this will lock the control knob in position.
To release zigzag width control knob D just press lock Z and control kno wi
spring back to 0 .
- Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After
awhile you will become quite skillful, varying your de­
signs by the speed of the machine, stitch length, and
manipulation of the zigzag control knob.
SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Fig. 29
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Fig. 29
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 between numbers 2 and 5 rather fast.
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 lYz- Do a few zigzag stitches, drop
feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then raise it again. By operating the feed knob rhythmically it is not
necessary to count stitches.