Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch, Edge-joining stitch – SINGER 8770 CURVY User Manual

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MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG

This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes

three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one.
For this reason it is recommended for overcasting nearly all

types of fabrics.
It is also ideal for bartacks, mending tears, patching, sewing

towelling, patch-work and attaching flat elastic.

SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot

:Thread tension control - AUTO

SHELL STITCH

Turn under the raw edge and press. Place the fabric right

side up so that the zigzag part of the stitch sews just over the

folded edge, pulling the fabric in to form a shell hem. Trim

away excess fabric close to the stitching line.

SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot

:Thread tension control - AUTO

Helpful Hint: For a variety in appearance experiment

with different width, length and tension settings.

NOTE: Mending a tear or overedging as shown in

illustration requires manual adjustment of the length

control.

(Mirror image)

EDGE-JOINING STITCH

This is a popular decorative stitch (used in sleeves or fronts of

blouses and dresses). To attach two separate pieces of fabric

together, leave a little space in between.
To prepare the fabric: Fold under the seam allowances on the

cut edges, and press. Baste folded edges to tissue paper with

about 1/8" (0.3 cm) space between. Stitch over the 1/8" (0.3

cm) allowance, just catching the fabric fold on both sides with

needle. Remove bastings and paper; press.

SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot

:Thread tension control - AUTO

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