SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 78)

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OVEREDGE STRETCH STITCH
Although the overedge stretch stitch may be used creatively, it is primarily applied
in finishing seams, hems, and facing edges. Use it to overedge seams that require
stretch such as crotch seams. It is particularly helpful in ski suit, snowsuit and
swimsuit construction. Examples of how to use the overedge stretch stitch follow.
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Method 1
Overedged Seams
Stitching Seam
• Stitch: overedge stretch stitch |
• Stitch width: programmed onlyt
• Stitch length: programmed
• Stitch balance: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• General purpose needle plate
• Overedge foot
Method 1
Make a test sample to determine the
suitability of an overedge seam finish for your
garment. Duplicate the grain or direction of
knit of your garment seam. Adjust thread ten­
sion to suit fabric. Use an appropriate Yellow
Band needle in the machine for a synthetic
knit. (See Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on
page 14.
• Baste the garment together on the seam line
allowing for 5/8-inch (1.5cm) seam
allowance and fit in the usual way.
• After making any necessary adjustments,
trim seam edge evenly to a scant 1/4-inch
(5mm) from seam line basting.
• Place trimmed seam under the foot so that
the straight stitches fall on the basted seam
line and zig-zag stitches fall over the seam
edge.
tif a narrower stitch width is desired, as for seam finishing
of fine fabrics, use the general purpose foot in place of
the overedge foot to prevent needle breakage.
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