Stitch Length - Singer Fashion Mate 237 Instructions Manual

STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued)
14
REGULATING STITCH LENGTH
The Stitch Length Selector does two
jobs: it controls the number of
stitches per inch, and it lets you sew
either forward or in reverse.
The numbers on either side of the
selector represent the number of
stitches per inch: the higher the
number, the shorter the stitch. As the
Stitch Length Selector is moved up
into the FINE area, stitch length
diminishes to the vanishing point.
The FINE area is used only for
closed zig-zag stitching. Generally,
shorter stitches are best for light-
weight fabric; longer ones for heavy
fabric.
SETTING STITCH LENGTH
1 Loosen thumb nut by turning to
left.
2 Position lever for desired stitch
length.
3 Tighten thumb nut by turning to
right.
For reverse stitching, simply raise
the selector as far as it will go.
For detailed instructions on setting.
Stitch Length Selector for zig-zag
stitching, see page 24.