SINGER 714 Graduate - Manual (Page 7)

4. ZIG-ZAG FOOT AND THROAT PLATE
The zig-zag foot and the zig-zag throat plate
are in place on your machine, ideal for all util­
ity sewing, these fittings can be used for either
straight or zig-zag stitching. Always use them
together when alternating between straight
and zig-zag stitching.
5. STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT AND
THROAT PLATE
The straight stitch foot and the straight stitch
throat plate are used when your fabric or sew­
ing procedure requires close control Espe­
cially useful for:
• Precision stitching of curved and scalloped
edges, topstitching, edge stitching, etc.
♦ Stitching on delicate or spongy fabrics, syn­
thetics, and knits.
6. ZIPPERFOOT
The zipper foot is used to place stitching close
to a raised edge. Thus, it is as useful for corded
seams and tubular cording as it is for zipper
Insertion (page 28), It can be adjusteb to either
the right or left side of the needle and may be
used with the straight stitch or zig-zag throat
plate.
7. OVEREDGE FOOT
Overedge foot, used with overedge stretch
stitch, enables you to produce flexible over­
edged seams and edge finishes. It is particu­
larly useful in construction of garments made
of knit, stretch, and elastic fabric.
Changing Presser Foot
1. Raise needle to its highest position and
raise the presser foot,
2. Loosen presser foot screw and remove the
foot.
3. Hook new foot around the presser bar and
tighten presser foot screw.
Zipper Foot
Presser Foot
Screw
Changing Presser Foot