SINGER 1036 Creative Touch - Manual (Page 45)

handling special fabrics
Many fabrics, because of their construction or
finish, demand special attention in sewing.
Techniques used in stitching and handling,
and choice of machine accessories, will vary
with the fabric. Let the table below guide your
selection. Refer to page 34, for instructions
on sewing knit and stretch fabrics. Thread
usage information is tabulated on page 7.
FABRIC-HANDLING TABLE
FABRIC SPECIAL HANDLING
STITCH
Length-Type
NEEDLE
Style-Size
MACHINE
ACCESSORIES
VINYL-
leather-look
patent, suede,
reptile
Use transparent tape as a
substitute for pins or
basting — Topstitch to
hold seams and edges
flat — Avoid worked
(machine) buttonholes.
6-8 i
Straight
Stitch
Style 2020
Size 14 or 16 for
woven backing
Style 2045
Size 14 or 16 for
knit backing
Zig-Zag
Foot or
Even Feed
Foott
Zig-Zag
Plate
PILE — velvet,
velveteen,
corduroy
Stitch in direction of nap
— Use plain seams —
Overcast or bind seam
edges to prevent fraying
— Press over a self-fabric
cloth.
10-15
[
Straight
Stitch for
seams
12-15 1
Zig-Zag or
Honeycomb
Stitch ^
for over­
casting
Style 2020
Size 14
Style 2045
Size 14 or 16
for panne
velvet
(Zig-Zag
Foot for
overcasting) or
Even Feed
Foott
Zig-Zag
Plate
DEEP PILE-
fake fur
Pin rather than baste
seams — Stitch in direc­
tion of nap — Use plain
seams for short-hair furs;
narrow overedged seams
for shaggy, bulky furs —
Shear pile from seam
allowances to reduce bulk.
6-10 i
Straight
Stitch for
plain seams
1 2 - 2 o|
Zig-Zag
Stitch
Style 2020
Size 16
Zig-Zag
Foot or
Even Feed
Foott
Zig-Zag
Plate
PERMANENT
PRESS-
percale,
broadcloth,
shirting Control seam tension
manually by holding fabric
taut as it passes under
the presser foot. Sew at
moderate speed.
10-15 i
Straight
Stitch
Style 2020
Size 11
or 14
Straight-
Stitch Foot
Straight-
Stitch Plate
tThe
Even Feed
Foot described on page 55 is designed to aid in sewing this fabric.
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