Seams in fabrics that ravel, Method ¿¿t — trimmed seam finish, Method #2 — overedged seam finish – SINGER 714 Graduate User Manual
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SEAMS IN FABRICS THAT RAVEL
Seam edges support the garment and should
be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely
to ravel There are two ways of finishing
seams in such fabrics: trimming seam edge or
overedging. Make a test sample first to deter
mine whether method #1 or method #2 best
suits your fabric.
Method ¿¿t — Trimmed Seam Finish
Pattern: Plain Zig-Zag | or
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag <
Stitch Width: 4 or 5
Needle Position:
A
Stitch Control: 8 to 20 (approximately 1 to 3).
to suit stitch and fabric
Zig-Zag Throat Plate
Zig-Zag Foot
1. Select the stitch pattern that best suits your
fabric.
2. Adjust stitch width and stitch length to give
the most ‘'open'' stitch that will secure the
fabricedge; avoid harsh over-stitching.
3. Place stitching near the edge of the seam
allowance.
4. Trim seam edges evenly, as shown, after
stitching is completed.
Method #2 — Overedged Seam Finish
♦ Pattern: Piain Zig-Zag |
, Blindstitch ^ ,or
Multi-Stitch Zig Zag <
♦ Stitch Width: 4 or 5
♦ Needle Position:
A
♦ Stitch Control: 8 to 20 (approximately 1 to 3),
to suit stitch and fabric.
^ Zig-Zag Throat Plate
♦ Zig-Zag Foot
1. Adjust stitch length and stitch width to suit
your fabric.
2. Trim seam edges evenly.
3. Place trimmed seam under the presser foot
and stitch so that the zig-zag stitches fall
over the edge of the seam allowance.
Overedged Finish
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