SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 53)

PAMS ротт
STITCH
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tern used for OemstUching, drawn-thread i
.et^|eii:aniisji|pi
and bed linens when hems are finished i
fabrics from which threads can be drawn
readily such as linen. There are many ap-
pies have been provided which we hope
Picot Edges
» Stitch: Paris Point stitch ^
® Stitch width: to suit fabric and effect
® Stitch length: to suit fabric and effect
General purpose needle plate
® General purpose foot
® Speed range: SLOW
A dainty and decorative picot-like edge can
be very simply made in fine, sheer fabrics
when you use the Paris Point stitch. The fine
hemstitched finish produced by this stitch is
particularly appropriate for edging ruffles
because it eliminates bulk. Use it too, as a
foundation stitch for hand rolled hems, it will
make bias cut edges firm and easy to handle.
Soft fabrics such as chiffon and voile, can be
given a picot edge if they are supported by a
crisp fabric underlay while being stitched. Al­
ways make a test sample to determine the
need for an underlay and the correctness of
stitch width, stitch length, and thread tension.
® Use a large needle (size 18 is recom­
mended) and a fine mercerized cotton
thread.
e Mark stitching line approximately 1/2-inch
(1.2cm) in fromi rav^ edge of fabric.
® Stitch along marked line, placing fabric sc
that the edge to be finished is turned to the
right.
® Trim fabric close to the right side of line of
stitching as shown.
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