Singer The SINGER 160 Instruction Manual - Page 38

ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric. If bobbin thread is pulling to the top or you are experiencing puckering, slightly reduce the tension with the thread tension control. Under side Côté de dessous Reverso Top side Côté de dessus Cara ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH Dark grey box indicates the auto/default value set automatically when the pattern is selected. For the zigzag pattern the stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is 5 mm. The light grey boxes indicate all the possible personal preference options available to set manually. NOTE: The values shown in the chart are actual sewing lengths and widths and do not correspond to the scale and number markings on the sewing machine. SATIN STITCH This is a closely spaced zig zag stitch used for appliqué, bar tacking, etc. Slightly loosen the top thread tension and manually adjust the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0 for satin stitching. Use a backing of stabilizer for lightweight fabrics to avoid puckering. NOTE: When sewing a dense (closely spaced) satin stitch, the satin stitch foot MUST be used. PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS Stitch width of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. STITCH LENGTH LONGUEUR DU POINT LARGO PUNTADA STITCH WIDTH LARGEUR DU POINT ANCHO PUNTADA mm 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.5 3.0 Center position Position centrale Aguja posicionada en el centro 36