Singer XL-400 Special Accessories, Satin Stitch Foot, Threading The Twin Needle

SPECIAL ACCESSORIES

SATIN STITCH FOOT

The Satin stitch foot is grooved on the bottom to permit dense stitching to pass under it easily. It is most useful for sewing satin stitches. It can also be used as an alternative to the General Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches.

Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used primarily for appliqueing and bar tacking. Slightly loosen top thread tension for satin stitching. Use a backing of stabilizer or interfacing to avoid puckering.

NOTE on starting to sew with satin stitch foot:

Pull both threads to the left of the foot before starting to sew in order to hold threads with the foot or top thread may be entangled on the underside of fabric.

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 selecting a pattern. This will preclude any 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.

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