Ribbing application – SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic User Manual
Page 40
36
Ribbing Application
The Overedge Stretch Stitch makes sewing seams on knits look as though
they were finished on a serger. This stitch is stronger and more durable
than overlock/serger stitching. The stitch incorporates a straight stitch and
a finishing stitch into one operation. This allows for
professional finish on projects, and is especially
popular on sweatshirts.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Overedge
Stitch
Stitch Width:
5 or 7
Stitch Length:
Stretch setting
Presser Foot:
Overedge Foot* or Standard Foot
Materials:
6” x 6” Medium to heavy weight knit fabric or polar fleece
3” x 6” Ribbing
Procedure:
Cut a curve in the knit fabric to resemble a neckline.
Fold ribbing in half lengthwise.
Starting at the left side of the knit curve, place ribbing on front side of
curve.
Match all 3 cut edges and place under the foot.
Line up fabric edges with guide on foot and stitch the length of the
seam.
Stretch ribbing slightly to fit the cut edge of the knit.
When finished, lift foot and pull threads and fabric straight back behind
foot and trim.
*
Depending on model, the Overedge Foot might be optional. Check instruction manual.