Singer 1640 - Page 30

Section
6
I
ADJUSTABLE CORDING
AND
ZIPPER
FOOT
The
zipper
foot
allows
you
to
stitch
right
next
to
a
raised area
such
as
a
zipperorcording.
(Fig.41)
Attach
zipper
foot
and
set
dials
for
straight
stitching.
To
adjust
zipper
foot
for
side
of
needle:
loosen
screw
at
back
of
foot
and
slide
foot
to
the
side
so
that
needle
passes
through
notched
side
of
foot. Lower
needle
slowly
to
be
sure
it
will
not
hit
zipper
foot,
and
tighten
thumb
screw.
Zipper
package
will
contain
easy to
follow
instructions
for
stitching.
CLOTH
GUIDE
This
attachment
is
most
convenient
for
guiding
the
fabric to
keep
the
stitching
parallel
to
edge
of
the
fabric.
(Fig.
42).
Use
for
stitching
seam
widths
that
are
wider
than
markings
on
needle
plate,
and
for
making
wide
hems.
Also
use
as
a
guide
for
blindstitching.
Fasten
cloth
guide to
machine
by
inserting
thumb
screw into
hole
in
bed
of
machine.
Adjust cloth guide
to
desired
distance
from
needle
and
tighten
screw.
QUILTING
GUIDE (Fig.
43)
Use
for
stitching
parallel
lines
without
marking
fabric
when
quilting,
shirring,
smocking,
or
making
rows
of
decorative
stitches.
Loosen
presser
foot
thumb
screw
and
insert
prongs
of
guide
between
screw
and
presser
foot.
Slide
end of
guide
to
the
distance
you
wish
to
space
the
rows
of
stitching.
Lower
presser
foot
and
stitch
first
row.
Move
fabric
over
until
guide rests
on
first
row
of
stitching
and
stitch
second
row.
Continue
stitching
rows
in
same
manner.
(Fig. 44)
Fig
43
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