Twin Needle; Threading The Twin Needle; Wing Needle - Singer Futura Quartet Instruction Manual

TWIN NEEDLE

A twin-needle produces two rows of parallel stitches for pin
tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing.
When using twin-needles, the stitch width should never
be set above twin needle mark, regardless of the stitch you
have selected. Doing so will result in broken needles and
possible damage to your machine.
Use of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is strongly
recommended.
The twin needle is an optional purchase.

THREADING THE TWIN NEEDLE

1. Place a spool on each spool pin. Thread the two threads
as one. Draw one thread through each needle from front to
back.
2. Pick up bobbin thread as for single needle sewing. Pull the
three threads together under the presser foot to the back of
the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear.
NOTE: Needle threader cannot be used to thread the
twin needle.
Helpful Hints:
1. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to
s e l e c t i n g a p a t t e r n . T h i s w i l l p r e c l u d e a n y
possibility of the twin needle breaking.
2. To disengage Twin Needle Sewing mode and return
the machine to normal sewing mode, either press
the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine
off. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin
Needle Switch is lit red.

WING NEEDLE

The wing needle is most commonly used in Heirloom sewing.
A wing needle has wings that extend from either side of the
needle. This extra wide needle will create holes in the fabric
to produce a decorative effect.
The wing needle works best with stitches that have a repeated
back and forth motion.
You will obtain better results if you use the wing needle in
natural fibers such as cotton batiste, linen and silk.
It may be necessary to decrease the upper tension slightly
for a better quality stitch, do a test sample before sewing your
garment.
Do not use the built-in needle threader when working with the
wing needle.
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