Pressure; Feed Height - Singer Fashion Mate 237 Instructions Manual

REGULATING PRESSURE
The pressure dial regulates the
pressure that the presser foot exerts
on the fabric.
Correct pressure is important be-
cause it means that the fabric feeds
smoothly, evenly, without being
marred.
Generally, heavy fabric requires
heavy pressure: lightweight fabric,
light pressure. But fabric texture
must also be considered. Soft fabrics,
for example, require less pressure
than crisp fabrics in order to feed
smoothly. If the fabric is spongy or
has pile (velvet, for example), use
fairly light pressure to prevent
crushing. When darning without an
embroidery hoop, set the dial at D.
Lower the presser foot before setting

pressure.

● To increase pressure, turn dial to a
higher number.
● To decrease pressure, turn dial to a
lower number.
REGULATING FEED HEIGHT
The feed dog can be placed in either
of two position, R or D, by rotating
the feed regulating knob.
R (Regular) is used for sewing. The
feed is raised above the throat
plate and moves fabric.
D (Darn) is used for darning, free-
motion embroidery , and button
sewing. The feed is lowered below
the throat plate and does not move
the fabric.
Raise the presser foot before setting
knob.
● To drop the feed rotate dial
clockwise to D.
● To raise the feed rotate dial
counter-clockwise to R.
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