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Setting the Tension and Stitch Size?

I have a Singer 413 zig zag machine. What is the proper tension setting? How can I set it to a small stitch? There is no manual. Thank you!

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By Linda H.

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February 22, 20150 found this helpful
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First of all - here's a link to a free download pdf from the Singer website for your machine:

www.singerco.com/.../05cd53760826209952d04b99bc6962f8ea588653...

If the link doesn't take you straight to the download (my links usually go straight to the download but on occasion take you to the Singer support page instead), it will take you to the Singer page for finding the right manual - use the search feature and type in '413' (omit punctuation), then click on the free download. I always print these out and put them into a 3-ring binder for my sewing students and machine repair customers here in Scotland because it's so much easier to use the manual in a flat open configuration.

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Now, the tension setting for zig-zag sewing should always be at least one number looser than for straight stitching, and depends on the fabric, thread, and needle you're using. It's not length that you need to determine and set for zig-zag sewing, too, it's width. That takes some experimenting using a test scrap of your fabric - Bonus, you'll also figure out your tension setting with the test swatch, too:)

The manual will tell you everything you need to know about setting the tension on your 413, and it will also show you how and when to adjust stitch length and width.

Happy sewing!

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Anonymous
March 4, 20170 found this helpful

couldn't be the problem with your pressure foot maybe it's not moving your material and the thread breaks after it goes in out of one spot for a long time

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