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Stitch Length Dial

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GB Stitch Length Dial Function of stitch length dial for straight stitching For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to the straight stitch setting. (1) Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial approaches "0". The length of the individual stitches will increase as the dial approaches "4". (2) Generally speaking, use a longer stitch length when sewing heavier weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. Use a shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a finer needle or thread. Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Turn the Pattern Selector Dial to " ". (3) The density of zig-zag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zig-zag stitches are usually achieved at "2.5" or below. Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (4) 0.5 1 2 3 4 1 2 0.5 1 2 3 4 3 4 13

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Function of stitch length dial for straight stitching
Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching
For straight stitch sewing, turn the Pattern Selector Dial to
the straight stitch setting. (1) Turn the Stitch Length Dial, and
the length of the individual stitches will decrease as the dial
approaches "0". The length of the individual stitches will
increase as the dial approaches "4". (2) Generally speaking,
use
a
longer
stitch
length
when
sewing
heavier
weight
fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. Use a
shorter stitch length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or
when using a finer needle or thread.
The density of zig-zag stitches increase as the setting of
stitch length dial approaches "0".
Neat zig-zag stitches are usually achieved at "2.5" or below.
Dense zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. (4)
Turn the Pattern Selector Dial to "
". (3)
Stitch Length Dial
3
2
1
4
0.5
3
4
3
2
1
0.5
4
1
2
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