SINGER 177 User Manual

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Keeping Seams Straight

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT

To keep the seam straight, use one of the num

bered guidelines on the needle plate. The

numbers indicate distance, in eighths of an

inch, from the needle. If you want a 5/8-inch

seam, for example, line up your fabric with the

number 5 guideline.

GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC

Most fabrics need only to be guided in front

of the presser foot as shown. Some fabrics,

however, require support while being stitched:

• For filmy sheers, knits, tricots, etc., apply

gentle

tension by holding fabric in front and

back of the presser foot.

• For stretch fabrics, apply

firm

tension front

and back when stitching in the same direc

tion as the stretch. For seams not on the

stretch direction, stitch in the conventional

manner, guiding fabric in front of the presser

foot.