Singer 14T968 - Settings and Sewing Instructions; Double Chain Stitch

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Tension is automatically set when seiecting the
desired stitch type with the Auto Tension Dial (ATD).
Tension may be fine tuned with the Fine Tuning Levers
according to the following variables:
1) Type and thickness of fabric
2) Needle size
3) Size, type and fibre content of thread
* Stitch length for double chain stitch should be
set at over 2mm.
When the chain stitch needle thread tension is too loose;
-Move the needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue)
toward a higher position.
-Or, move the chain stitch looper thread tension fine tuning
lever (brown) toward a lower position.
Set auto tension dial to D andas shown on illustration
test sew on a sample of your fabric.
Needle thread
Topside
Underside
Chain stitch
looper thread
Medium weight
Fabric
RedBlue GreenOrange Brown
Tension Dial
Topside
Underside
STITCH LENGTH
NEEDLE POSITION
SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB
DRIVING CULTCH POSITION
Needle thread
Chain stitch
looper thread
C
R
2~4
1) Double Chain stitch
How to Balance
Correct Balance
22. SETTINGS AND SEWING
ATD:D