SINGER W1268 - Manual (Page 18)

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Adjusting the Stitch v/idth
To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching, lock stops 3 (Fig. 12B) so that
pointers meet on width chosen. Should you wish to move freely between any two widths, such
as 2 and 4, in doing free hand embroidery or buttonholes, slide stops to 0 and 4, then move
zigzag width lever to the right. Set left stop at desired width. Then move lever to the left and
set the right stop at width desired. To move stops, turn knob to left to loosen and to right to
tighten.
Embroidery Patterns
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs can be made by swinging
the stitch width or zigzag lever back and forth between 0 and 4 or any other combination of
widths. Try setting the locks at 1 and 4, 2 and 3, etc. Set a rhythm for yourself and then
proceed. After a while you will become guite skillful, varying your designs by the speed of the
machine, stitch length and width and the manipulation of the lever.
SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
A. Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly move lever
back to 0 for a short period. Count, if necessary, to
establish a rhythm.
B. Set stops at 2 and 4, then m.ove lever slowly between
settings, operating machine rather fast.
C. Set stops at 1 and 4. Gradually move lever from 1 to
4 , then snap it back quickly to 1 .
D. Set both stops at 4, stitch length at 4. 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.
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