Sewing A Straight Stitch - Singer 44S Mode D'emploi

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Sewing a Straight Stitch

A straight stitch is used for sewing seams and topstitching.
HOW TO:
1. Set the machine for Straight Stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to straight stitch.
(See Page 19)
2. Set the Needle Position Dial to the center marking. (See Page 26)
3. Set the Stitch Width Dial to 0. (See Page 19)
4. The Stitch Length Dial control can be set at the stitch length that you desire. (See Page 19)
SEW ALONG:
Use a slightly shorter stitch length for lightweight fabrics, fi ner threads and needles. Use a longer
stitch length such as 3 or 4 for heavy weight fabrics.
It may be helpful to gently hold the thread tails with your left hand for the fi rst few stitches, as this
will help guide the fabric under the foot as you begin to sew.
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Stitch Selector Dial
Position Dial
1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the straight stitch symbols are
directly below the dot.
2. Set the Needle Position Dial so that the center position is located
directly in front of the dot on the top cover of the machine. (See
Page 26)
3. Set the Stitch Width Dial so that 0 sits directly in front of the dot on
the top cover of the machine. (See Page 19)
4. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that the number 2 is directly
below the dot on the machine. This is an average stitch length
setting for regular sewing.
5. Place the fabric under the All Purpose Foot with the right-hand
edge of the fabric lined up with the desired seam guide line on the
right side of the needle plate. Lower the presser foot, then step
on the Foot Control to begin sewing. Always make sure that the
presser foot is lowered before you begin to sew. If you fail to do
so, the machine will jam as you begin to sew. Start your seam by
sewing 2 to 3 stitches. Press the Reverse Lever to sew backwards
2 to 3 stitches, which will lock the end of the seam so the stitches
don't come undone. Release the Reverse Lever to sew forward
again. Continue sewing the length of the seam. Press the Reverse
Lever at the end of the seam and sew backwards 2 to 3 stitches.
Release the Reverse Lever to sew forward again to fi nish.
Needle
Stitch Length Dial Stitch Width Dial