Singer 5107 - Basic Zig-Zag Stitching; Zig-Zag and Satin Stitch Setup

sewing a seam
* Pattern Selector:
I/ . Stitch Width: g I m
* Stitch
Length: To sUit
labric
. General
Purpose
Needle
Plate
* General
Purpose
Foot
2
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.Raise
presser foot.
Pull thread
back under
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I>N;^t
presser foot leaving
at least
1 Ocm (4 inches)
of
thread.
2. Position needle approximately 1.3cm (1/2
inch) from fabric edge. Then lower presser
foot and backstitch almost to the edge of the
fabric
for reinforcement
by stitching
in
reverse direction. For additional information
on reverse
stitching refer
to page 17. Stitch
forward
to end of seam
and stop machine
before the end of stitching line. (Do not sew
beyond edge of fabric).
X t i IIJ CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle caus-
I_ jrbing
it to break.
3. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Press reverse stitch push button, and
back
stitch
1.3cm
(1/2
inch)
to reinforce
f
[A%
end
of stitching.
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4.
Raise needle
by
turning
hand wheel
toward
you.
Raise foot and remove
fabric by drawing
it to the back and to the left. Cut threads on
thread cutter at rear of presser bar.
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KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
For extra help in keeping the seam straight, you
may wish to
use the seam guide.
Because it
l t, 2 lallows
you
to guide stitches
evenly between
l l 7_ 1.3cm (1/2 inch) and 3.2cm H -1/4 inches)
from the fabric edge, it is particularly useful for
very narrow or very wide seams.
.1 29 CAUTION: Because of the up and down move-
ment of the needle, you must work carefully and
watch the sewing area when operating the
machine.
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