SINGER W221N - Manual (Page 26)

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Edp Finishing
Use to finish hem edges and facing
edges to prevent ravelir^and to elimi­
nate bulk of turned-in edges. For
firm fabrics, stitch along edge of hem
or facing. For loosely woven or soft
fabrics, stitch about ’/4" from edge,
then trim fabric close to stitching.
Interfacing Darts
Use to reduce bulk when stitching a
dart In interfacing fabrics. Cut down
center of dart to point; owriap cut
edges matching dart lines. Zig-zag
along dart line from wide end of dart
through point. Trim both raw edges
close to stitching.
B attacks
Use to reinforce points of strain such
as corners of pockets, belt loops,
zipper openings, and lingerie straps.
Set stitch width knob at medium
zig-zag or wider and stitch length at
5.
Shell Stitch Edgir^
Use for a decorative edge treatment
for lingerie and soft fabrics. Fold
under edge of fabric. Set stitch
ler^th between 4 and 5. Tighten
upper thread tension so stitches will
pull in fabric, forming a scalloped
edge. Place edge of folded fabric
under presser foot from the right,
so folded edge is on the left. Stitch
along folded edge.
Satin Stitch
Closely spaced zig-zag stitches which
form a smooth, satin-like surface are
called satin stitches. Use for mono­
grams,
appliques and embroidery.
Set stitch length knob between 0
and 1. If too do» to 0 machine will
not feed but. will continue »wing
in one spot. Loosen tension of upper
thread. The wider the stitch, the
looser the tension.
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