How to sew, Tension, Changing from ratio 1-1 to 2-1 – SINGER WREX 101 User Manual

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HOW TO SEW

With hands 12 inches or so apart, hold hem firmly. Depress

knee lifter, place hem in machine parallel with, and up under

presser foot.

Place edge of hem in slot of R-49A, and at edge of gauge

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(R^125).

Start sewing. IMPORTANT: Keep edge of hem lightly, but

' firmly against gauge, keep material parallel to gauge by

KEEPING EYES ON GAUGE ONLY , , . NOT ON NEEDLE

OR SEWING.

TENSION

If material puckers, loosen tension.

If thread is loose, make sure thread is down in tension, then

tighten accordingly. Do not hesitate to turn tension nut several

times as needed.
On thin goods, a light tension is required. On heavier goods,

a tighter tension is necessary.

IMPORTANT: Unlike a regular machine, this machine requires

very little tension.

CHANGING FROM RATIO 1-1 TO 2-1

Turn Ratio Dial to 2-1 ... to CATCH every other stitch when

' working with silk or other thin fabrics.

Turn Penetration Diol (R-57N) one complete turn toward

■ LESS.

CHANGING FROM RATIO 2-1 TO 1-1

1 Turn Rotio Knob to 1-1 to catch EVERY STITCH.

' Turn Penetrotion Dial (R-57N) one complete turn toward

■ MORE.