SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 43)

Zig-zag stitching has found a solid place in
home sewing. The zig-zag stitch can be used
creatively as well as practically. The following
examples are effective uses of the zig-zag
stitch. The results are left up to your imagina­
tion and ingenuity.
ZIG-ZAG SEAI^ FINISHES
f^ethod No. 1 —Trimmed Seam Finish
Seam edges support the garment and shou
be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely
to ravel. There are two methods of finishing
seams in such fabrics: method 1. trimming
after stitching seam edge, or method 2, over­
edging. Make a test sample first to determine
which method best suits your fabric.
«Stitch; zig-zag g or multi-stitch zig-zag T
• Stitch width: to suit fabric
« Stitch length: to suit fabric
« General purpose needle plate
» General purpose foot
1. Select appropriate stitch pattern.
2. Adjust stitch width and length if necessary.
3. Place stitching near the edge of the seam
allowance.
4. Trim seam edges evenly, as shown, after
stitching is comipleted.
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