SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic - Manual (Page 43)

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Attaching Elastic
Elastic can be applied directly to the fabric, such as when making lingerie.
If the elastic is 3/8” wide or less, the elastic can be placed into the
Standard Foot’s opening, making it easier to evenly stretch the elastic
while sewing.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Multi-Zigzag or Stretch Honeycomb Stitch
Stitch Width: 5 or 7
Stitch Length: 3 for Multi-Zigzag or Stretch setting
for Honeycomb Stitch
Presser Foot: Standard Foot
Materials:
Nylon Tricot 4” x 8”
3/8” wide elastic strip, cut 7” long
Procedure:
Thread elastic through the needle-opening hole in the foot.
Pull 2-3” of elastic to the back of the foot, enough to firmly grasp.
Position fabric under the foot.
Sew, gently pulling the elastic while sewing.