SINGER 5805 - Manual (Page 56)

"M" stitch
(Overedge Stitch)
This stitch can be used for stretch seams and
decorative stitching.
Elastic insertion
Recommended settings
Stitch selection; “M” stitch
Needle position: i
Stitch width:
Stitch width:
Stitch length: 1-2
Foot: Special purpose (J)
Needle plate: General purpose (A)
• Fit elastic for snugness and allow 1 inch
(25mm) for joining. Lap the two ends and
stitch.
• Divide elastic and garment into equal
quarters. Place elastic over the fabric and
pin the two together at these points keep­
ing top edges even.
• Anchor the elastic to the fabric with a few
stitches. Now stretch elastic between the
pins as you sew, using both hands to hold
elastic tight in front and back of presser
foot.
Lace insertion
Lace is Inserted after fabric is cut, but before
its is sewn together.
Recommended settings
Stitch selection: “M” stitch
Needle position:
Stitch length: 1/2-2
Foot: Special purpose (J)
Needle plate: General purpose (A)
• Cut lace to desired size.
• Position lace on right side of fabric and pin
in place.
• Place the work under the presser foot so
that the stitches fall over the lace edges,
as shown.
• After both sides of lace are sewn, turn
fabric over to the back side and cut the
fabric on both sides close to the stitching
lines and remove.
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