Straight Stitching; Keeping Seams Straight - Singer Confidence 7469 Instruction Manual

STRAIGHT STITCHING

Straight stitch is most frequently used for every aspect of
sewing. Let's learn how to sew following the steps below.
1. SETTINGS
Presser foot - General Purpose Foot
Thread tension control - AUTO
NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight
"fine tuning" of the tension may be desired.
A. Thread tension control
B. Reverse stitch switch
C. Presser foot lifter
D. Twin needle mode switch
E. Needle stop position selector switch
F. Stitch length control
G. Stitch width control
NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the
stitch width control is used to change the needle
position.
2. Pull both threads under the presser foot toward the back of
the machine, leaving about 6" (15cm) clear.
3. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the
presser foot lifter.
4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle enters the
fabric.
5. Start the machine. Guide the fabric gently with your hands.
When reaching the edge of the material, stop the sewing
machine.
NOTE: The Needle Plate has both Metric and Inch
Markings as an aid for guiding your fabric when
sewing a seam.
6. First turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its
highest position, then raise the presser foot, draw materials
to the rear and cut off excess threads with the thread cutter
located on the top of face cover as shown.
NOTE: To secure the stitching and avoid raveling,
press the reverse stitch switch and sew a few
stitches at the start and end of the seam.

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT

To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide
lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from
the needle at its center position.
The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) seam
guide line which is used for piecing quilt blocks and also for
narrow seams, such as those in doll clothes or baby garments.
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A
1
B
C
2
5
6
F
G
D E
4
3
3/4" (19 mm)
5/8" (16 mm)
1/2" (13 mm)
3/8" ( 9 mm)
1/4" ( 6 mm)