Zig-zag stitching, Adjusting selectors – SINGER 177 User Manual

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4. Zig-Zag Stitching

You will find the zig-zag stitch that is built into

your machine ideal for many of your sewing

applications. To use this stitch, simply follow

the instructions below and on following pages.

adjusting selectors

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH

Before

moving

selector,

make

sure

the

needle

is above fabric.

To produce a zig-zag pattern, depress and slide

stitch width selector lever to any zig-zag set

ting between I (narrow-position 1) and ^(wide-

position 4).

For your convenience, the position numbers 0,

1,2,3,4 will be used throughout this book when

instructions require stitch width settings.

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

For open zig-zag stitching, choose any stitch

length from 6 to 30, depending on how open

you wish the stitching to be. If you wish a

closely spaced zig-zag stitch:

1. Move stitch length selector to 30.

2. Run the machine at slow speed and gradu

ally tighten thumb nut by turning it clockwise,

until stitches are closely spaced and form

a smooth surface.

NOTE: For best results in producing a smooth,

satiny surface, use the special-purpose foot

which is available at your local Singer Sewing

Center (see page 62).