Why is my zig zag stitch reversed when i am sewing? I am trying to sew a zig zag stitch and I have played with the tension for over an hour but is still is reversing itself on the fabric.what should be a zig zag on the front of the fabric is really on the back of the fabric. Why is this?

SOURCE: Skipping stitches while zig-zagging

If you have put a new needle in then the chances are the machine has gone out of time, you can either take it in to the repair shop or you can contact me and I will attach timing instructions [email protected]

SOURCE: Singer Athena 2000 won't zig zag

Try pushing the reset button underneath the machine. Mine does that too. I had it repaired a few months ago...apparently it needs a circuit board that is no longer available.

SOURCE: Buttonhole making instructions from the manual of

Some machines will start out by sewing a straight stitch all the way around the buttonhole area first and then will zigzag/satin stitch along the sides. Bar tacks will be the last stitches sewn - hope this helps!

SOURCE: bobbin singer stylist zig zag model 477

Check this web page
http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_477_threading_diagram.htm

SOURCE: I bought a 1986 singer

If you do not have a manual, you can buy one from singerco.com and buy one for $15., great investment. A manual is invaluable for answering your questions, also Singer has fantastic customer service at 1-800-4singer