Singer 8, 5, 6, 10 instruction manual Adjusting stitch length, Needle thread tension

5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines

Adjusting stitch length

Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an open zig-zag stitch.

The higher the number, the more open, or further apart your stitches will be.

The area between O and 1 on the dial is used for satin stitching a series of closely spaced plain zig-zag stitches that form a smooth satin-like surface.

Needle thread tension

The needle-thread tension dial regulates the amount of tension on the needle thread and lets you select just the right setting for your fabric and thread.

The correct tension setting will produce a smooth even stitch (1).

Too much tension will produce a tight stitch (2), causing fabric to pucker. Loosen tension by turning dial to a lower number.

Too little tension will produce a loose stitch (3), causing loops in your pattern. Tighten tension by turning dial to a higher number.

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