Applications of the multiple stitch zigzag – SINGER W1260 User Manual

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GATHERING OVER CORD
Ordinary gathering with a basting stitch often 1
breaks while pulling in fullness. A small zigzag

across a cord such as crochet thread or carpet

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thread, gives a much stronger cord for gathering
fullness into fabrics. Once the gathers have been

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stitched in place, the cord can be pulled out in

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order to eliminate bulk.

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Pattern:

/SAA

Length: 2

Width: 3
Feed Dog: A A
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose

Needle Position:

1

APPLICATIONS OF THE MULTIPLE STITCH ZIGZAG

OVERCASTING
The

multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent choice

for

overcasting. It keeps the fabric flat and

prevents raveling. For most fabrics, this stitch is

etter than the zigzag stitch for overcasting.

The

stitch should fall right at the raw edge of the

fabric. Feed the fabric under the presser foot by

along the right hand side of

the hole in the presser foot.

Pattern: ,\'W
Length: %

-114

Width: 4-5
Feed Dog: A

4

Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector:

5

PATCHING

The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent stitch

for patching It is stronger than the zigzag and

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matching

Place the patch over the right side of the worn or

rnultiple stitch zigzag letting the last stitch to the

ight overcast the edge of the patch. When turn­

ing corners leave the needle in the fabric at the

furthest stitch to

the right or left. In this way, the corners are

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patch

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®«ess worn

fabric on the wrong side of the patch.

Note: Try Smocking Stitch for knits.

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Panern:

LOTgih:

’/,.1

Width: 4-5
Feed Dog:
Pressure: Normal

Foot: All Purpose

anern Selector:

5

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