How To Sew Test Stitching - Singer S16 Instruction Manual

HOW TO SEW
Test Stitching
Thread take-up
lever
z
c
t
v
b
y
q
x
w
e
r
u
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Before starting your project always test the
compatibility of thread, needle and fabric together.
Also test stitch length and pressure foot pressure.
Step z
Turn the stitch length adjustment dial q to
adjust the stitch length to 3. Raise the thread
take up lever and slide the needle and bobbin
threads under the presser foot.
Step x
Turn the handwheel w toward you to lower the
needle into the fabric.
Step c
Lower the presser foot lifter e.
Set the speed control slider to a slower setting
until you get used to the sewing speed.
Press the foot control r to start sewing.
Step v
Check the sewing result and adjust the needle
thread tension t as necessary.
Step b
Press the auto thread cutter button y to trim
the threads. You can continue sewing without
pulling the bobbin thread up again through the
needle plate.
* Do not use the thread cutter u if the thread is
heavier than #30.