SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 55)

OVEmDQE STRETCH STITCH
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be used creatively, it is primarily applied
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edges. Use it to overedge seams that re­
quire stretch such as crotch seams.
suit and svirim suit construction. Exam­
ples of how to use the overedge stretch
stitch follow.
Overedged Seams
Method 1
9 Stitch: overedge stretch stitch ^
® Stitch width: 5t
® Stitch length: to suit fabric and effect
® General purpose needle plate
o Overedge fodt
* Speed range: SLOW
Method 1
Make a test sample to determine the
suitability of an overedge seam finish for your
garment. Duplicate the grain of your garment
seam. Adjust thread tension to suit fabric. Use
an appropriate YeZ/ow
Band* needle in the
machine for a synthetic knit. (See Fabric,
Thread, and Needle table on page 12.)
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.
tSf a narrower stitch width is desired, as for seam finishing
of fine fabrics, use the general purpose foot in place of
the overedge foot.
Stsichrng Seam