Singer XL-400 instruction manual Zigzag Stitching, Adjusting Stitch Width And Length, Satin Stitch

ZIGZAG STITCHING

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

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.

Under side

Côté de dessous Reverso

Top side Côté de dessus Cara

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH

is values set automatically when pattern (No. 03) is set. The stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is about 5 mm.

is the selection range when setting the value manually.

SATIN STITCH

This is a closely spaced stitch used for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. Slightly loosen the top thread tension for satin stitching. Set the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0, depending on the weight of thread being used.

Use a backing of stabilizer to help avoid stitches puckering the fabric.

PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS

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

			STITCH WIDTH
			LARGEUR DU POINT
			ANCHO PUNTADA
	mm	0	0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
	0
	0.3
STITCH LENGTH LONGUEUR DU POINT LARGO PUNTADA	0.5
	0.8
	1.0
	1.3
	1.5
	1.8
	2.0
	2.5
	3.0

Center position

Position centrale

Aguja posicionada en el centro

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