Singer SEQS-6000 FUTURA QUARTET Instruction Manual - Page 60

TWIN NEEDLE A twin-needle produces two rows of parallel stitches for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing. When using twin-needles, the stitch width should never be set above twin needle mark, regardless of the stitch you have selected. Doing so will result in broken needles and possible damage to your machine. Use of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is strongly recommended. The twin needle is an optional purchase. THREADING THE TWIN NEEDLE 1. Place a spool on each spool pin. Thread the two threads as one. Draw one thread through each needle from front to back. 2. Pick up bobbin thread as for single needle sewing. Pull the three threads together under the presser foot to the back of the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. NOTE: Needle threader cannot be used to thread the twin needle. Helpful Hints: 1. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to selecting a pattern. This will preclude any possibility of the twin needle breaking. 2. To disengage Twin Needle Sewing mode and return the machine to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is lit red. WING NEEDLE The wing needle is most commonly used in Heirloom sewing. A wing needle has wings that extend from either side of the needle. This extra wide needle will create holes in the fabric to produce a decorative effect. The wing needle works best with stitches that have a repeated back and forth motion. You will obtain better results if you use the wing needle in natural fibers such as cotton batiste, linen and silk. It may be necessary to decrease the upper tension slightly for a better quality stitch, do a test sample before sewing your garment. Do not use the built-in needle threader when working with the wing needle. 58