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Jenifer Adams Posted on Apr 23, 2012
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I don't know how to set up my white 979 zig zag stitch...help

I don't remember how to set up my zig zag stitches

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Go to the singer website
Go to the home page
Go to customer service--click on it--it will show a small menu--click on instruction manual
In the box put the model number (example 979) & click search

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 30, 2007

SOURCE: Zig Zag Skip Stitch

your machine might have a problem with the rotary hook, it might need to get timed by a professional. 

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Lyle Siemens

  • 328 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 01, 2007

SOURCE: upside down stitching

Sounds like the needle alignment is out.
This website has some instructions on how to properly set it up and also has manuals too.
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/us/ca/en/faq/faq_list.html?reg=us&c=ca&lang=en&prod=hf_cs8072eus&Cat=53

Anonymous

  • 46 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 27, 2009

SOURCE: only does zig zag stitches, no straight stitches,

make sure the pattern selector is set for straight stitch first. If it is set correct then the machine may be "stuck" is zig zag mode. May need to be de greased and then re lubricated.

Anonymous

  • 12 Answers
  • Posted on May 21, 2010

SOURCE: Zig zag stitch is dropping stitches how to fix...

wrong tension

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Michael Williams

  • 55 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 12, 2010

SOURCE: My machine sews straight when set to zig zag and

If your using a stretch fabric, youll need to sew in a stiffner tape. if the fabric "flags" i.e moves up and down with the needle it spoils the loop needed to form a stitch. If your having problems with a stiffer fabric it could be just a bad or too thin a needle. Check threading, needle condition and setting.

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Go to the home page
Go to customer service--click on it--it will show a small menu--click on instruction manual
In the box put the model number (example 979) & click search
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