SINGER 714 Graduate User Manual
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Seam Repair
REPAIRING SEAWfS
Breaks in press-open garment seams can be
repaired quickly and easily when you use the
straight stretch stitch (stitch pattern ^ , stitch
width A and stitch control on STRETCH set
ting). This reinforced stitch is both strong and
flexible. It is ideal for knit and stretch fab
rics and particularly useful for repairing or
strengthening curved seams or seams that will
receive strain when worn.
1. Make a test sample to check dial settings.
2. Remove loose thread along the break and
press the seam edges together.
3. Re-stitch along original seam line, guiding
seam under presser foot without stretch
ing fabric, letting the machine move the
fabric to make the back-and-forth stitches
that give s-t-r-e-t-c-h to the seam. Overlap
stitching one inch at each end. Press seam
open.
REPAIRING STRETCH GARMENTS
Pattern: Plain Zig-zag I
Needle Position;
A *
Stitch Width: 3 to 5
Stitch Control: 20 {approximately 1 to 1.5) or
to suit fabric
Zig-Zag Throat Plate
Zig-Zag Foot
Stretch Garment Repair
Seams and hems in stretch and elasticlzed
garments retain their elasticity when stitched
with the plain zig-zag stitch. This stitch is par
ticularly effective when used In topstitch ap
plications (as shown) or to overedge. Make a
test sample to check dial settings.
Bar Tacks
Bar tacks, to reinforce points of strain, are
made with the plain zig-zag stitch at satin
stitch length. Use them at pocket corners, to
attach garters, secure shoulder straps, belt
loops and zipper openings.
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