Pfaff hobbylock 4762 Owner's Manual - Page 29

4 Set differential feed adjustment lever 30 to 10 so that the front feed dog moves twice as fast as the rear feed dog, i.e. the front feed dog feeds through twice as much fabric as the rear feed dog. As a result, the fabric is gathered. This prevents the seam from becoming stretched when sewing knitted fabrics such as Jersey and rib stitch goods. The result is a smooth seam (C). Fashionable touches can also be intro duced in this way, such as the gather effect when using very delicate fabrics (D). The following table indicates possible settings for the differential feed. However, you should always perform a sewing test on your fabric before starting work. Fabric type/Effects Differential feed setting gather normal stretch • 2,O )1,O( O,5 very thin fabrics: silk, satin, poplin, taffeta, lining fabrics. normal fabrics: lightweight cotton, medium cotton, fine cord, thermal fabrics. thin knitted fabrics: Jersey, polo fabric, nicki, frotté, fine knitwear and cuffs, thick knitted fabrics: sweatshirt fabric, thick cuffs, knitwear. Stretch - wave effect: medium- and lightweight knitted fabrics, Jersey, knitwear, frilled edges on sleeves and neck openings, skirt hems, set tight stitch length. Crimping: Frills made from thin fabrics and lace, seam allowances in circular cut-outs, curves on blouses, shirts, skirts, round pockets, flaps and lapels, gathering or slightly crimping sleeve (shoulder) curves, sewing sleeves onto cuffs or wristbands. 25