Singer S10 I STUDIO Instruction Manual 2 - Page 30
Straight Stitching
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STRAIGHT STITCHING The straight stitch is the stitch most frequently used. Let's set the machine for the basic straight stitch. 1. SETTINGS Presser foot - General Purpose Foot Thread tension control - S A. Thread tension control B. Needle stop position selector switch C. Reverse stitch switch D. Start/stop switch (For embroidery only) E. Feed dog control F. Presser foot lifter G. Stitch width control lever H. Stitch length control I. Power/light switch 1B C D E A F 2 H G I 4 2. Pull both threads under the presser foot toward the back of the machine, leaving about 6" (15cm) clear. 3. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the 3 presser foot lifter. 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle enters the fabric. 5 5. Start the machine. Guide the fabric gently with your hands. When reaching the edge of the material, stop the sewing machine. 6. First turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is in its highest position, then raise the presser foot. Draw the 6 fabric to the rear and cut off excess thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the face cover, as shown. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at its center position. The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) seam guide line which is used for piecing quilt blocks and also for narrow seams, such as those in doll clothes or baby garments. 30 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm)