Singer 7442 manual ZIGZAG STiTCHiNG, Adjusting Stitch Width And Length, Satin Stitch

ZIGZAG STiTCHiNG

SETTINGS :Presser foot- General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO

The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric.

If bobbin thread is pulling to the top or you are experiencing Puckering, slightly reduce the tension with the Thread Tension Control.

Under side

C6te de

Reverso

Top side

C6te de dessus Cara

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH

Dark grey box indicates the Auto/default value set automatically when the pattern is selected.

For the Zigzag Pattern the stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is 5 mm.

[_ The light grey boxes indicate alt the possible personal preference options available to set manualy.

Note: The values shown in the chart are actual sewing lengths and widths and do not correspond to the scale and number markings on the sewing machine.

SATIN STITCH

This is a closely spaced attractive stitch for applique, bar- tacking, etc. Slightly loosen the top thread tension and manually adjust the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0 for satin stitching.

Use a backing of stabilizer or interfacing for sheer materials to avoid puckering.

PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS

Stitch width of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated.

				STITCH WIDTH
			LARGEUR DU POINT
			ANCHO PUNTADA
	mm	2.0	2.5	3.0	3.5	4.0	4.5	5.0	5.5	6.0
	0	"	"	"	"	"	"	"		"
	0.25	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
z	0.5	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
	0.75	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
	1.0	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
	1.25	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
$ o	1.5	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
	1.75	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
-J	2.0	J	J	J	J	J				I
>	2.5	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I
b	3.0	I	I	I	I	I	I	I		I

Center position

Position centrale

Aguja posicionada en et centro

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