Ladder seam – SINGER 2001 TouchTronic User Manual
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Ladder Seam
The blindstitch ladder seam is particularly ap
propriate for knit and stretch fabrics. It is ideal
for stretchable construction seams, and edge
finishes for necklines, pockets and collars in
sportswear and swimsuits.
• Stitch: blindstitch i
• Stitch width: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Stitch length: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• General purpose needle plate
• General purpose foot or special purpose foot
* •
• Make a test sample to adjust stitch width
and length and needle thread tension to suit
the fabric. Needle thread tension should be
lighter than normal.
• Cut and fit garment, allowing for 5/8-inch
(1.5cm) seam allowance. Baste seam line.
• Place fabric under presser foot so that the
straight stitches fall on the seam line bast
ing and the points toward the center of the
garment.
• After stitching, open seam by pulling fabric
back on opposite sides of the seam to pro
duce ladder effect. Press seam allowance
after opening.
Blindstitching a Ladder Seam
Ladder Effect on Finished Garment
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