Singer 1280 - Satin Stitching

Satin Stitching
Wher you wish to produce a Satin stitch. make a test
sampie first so you can adiusi stich length and thread
Se on properiy. Soft fabre may require a backing to
insure a him stich. Crisp organdy, awn or a fusible
interfacing are suitable for this purpose.
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Accessory and Selector Settings
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e Pattern Group: a (Biue)
e Needie Postion u LA
e Stich Wictn | FFE E
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e General Purpose Needie Piate
e General Purpose Foot
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ar Stitch Length
e Tum sich lengin selector dial to 1
e Run ine machine at a siow Dee and siowiy turn
abten length cial toward the fight unti suiches are
closely spaced and form a smooth surface
Adjusting Needie Thread Tension
Zig-zag stiching usually requires iess neecie thread
tension than straight stitching. Thread machine cor-
rectly and make a test sample with the same fabric,
thread, needie and stitch patter n combination you
plan to use. Stitches should lie flat without causing
fabric to pucker.
if puckering occurs, lower the tension by turning Gia!
to a lower number. An underlay or tissue paper back-
ing may De needed
Satin sitching requires less tension than straigh
stitching of open zig-zag siiching. Furthermore, the
wider the stich, the igniter the tension on the thread
must be. Notice the stiching on your sample. if the
“2000 is puckered, lower the neecie-thread tension
Dy turning the tension dial to a lower number.