Sewing A Straight Stitch - Singer 3333 Manual De Instrucciones

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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. The Stitch Length Dial control can be set at the stitch length that you desire. (see page 19)
SEW ALONG:
stitch length such as 3 or 4 for heavy weight fabrics.
will help guide the fabric under the foot as you begin to sew.
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Stitch Selector Dial
1. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the straight stitch symbols are
directly below the dot.
2. 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.
3. 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
Stitch Length Dial