Setting Stitch Length And Needle-Thread Tension - Singer 457 Instructions Manual

ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (Continued)
SETTING STITCH LENGTH AND NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION
When you are preparing to do plain zig-zag stitching or blind-
stitching, make a test sample with your fabric so that you can
adjust your stitch length and needle-thread tension properly . If
you need to adjust pressure, see page 17 .
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Satin stitching generally requires
less tension than open zig-zag stitch-
ing. Furthermore, the wider the
satin stitch the lighter the tension
must be . Thus, a stitch width set-
ting of 5 requires the least tension.
If the stitching on your sample
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looks taut, or if the fabric is pucker-
ing, lower the needle-thread tension .
For open zig-zag stitching, you can
choose any stitch length from 6 to
20, depending on how open you wish
the stitching to be . If you wish a
closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch
for buttonholes or decorative work,
satin stitching is required .
SATIN STITCHING
Satin stitching is a series of closely
spaced zig-zag stitches . Soft fabrics
may require a backing such as crisp
organdy or lawn to ensure firm satin
stitching.
Stitch Length
1. Move stitch length selector to bot-
tom of FINE area .
2. Run the machine at a slow speed .
3. Gradually tighten thumb nut
by turning it to the right until
stitches are closer- spaced and
forma smooth surface.
Needle-Thread Tension