SINGER 717 Scholastic - Manual (Page 29)

6. SEWnyC THE PROFESSIONAL WAY
sewing knit and stretch fabric
When you are sewing stretch fabrics, double­
knit, tricot or jersey, choose one of the stretch
patterns that build s-t-r-e-t-c-h into the seam.
The table below will help you make the right
selection.
Remember to use a bai¡-point (yellow band)
needle, Catalog 2045, In the machine, and In­
crease presser foot pressure v/hen you are at­
taching elastic or sewing a synthetic knit or
stretch fabric.
Stitch Where to Use
straight Stretchf
Stitch Control on STRETCH
Stitch Width A
Plain seams that s-t-r-e-t-c-h (press-open or
closed construction) — Crotch seaming —
Sleeve and gusset insertion — Flexible top
stitching — Swim and ski suit construction
— Attaching patch pockets — Repairing and
reinforcing seams.
Plain Zig-Zag
Stitch Control s to 20
Stitch Width 2 to 5
All-purpose sti'etch sewing — Lingerie seams
— Attaching stay tapes *- Seam finishing —
Edge finishing — Attaching stretch lace.
Ric-Rac Stitcht
Stitch Control on STRETCH
Stitch Width2to5
Heavy-duty, all purpose stretch sewing
Reversible top stitching.
tT^!S stitch is designed for strength and permanence and cannot be readiSy ripped out without risk of fabric damage,
GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC
Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction
need only to be guided in front of the presser
foot when you use one of the stretch stitches.
Simply let the machine move the fabric to
make the stitches that give s-t-r-e-t-c-h to the
seam.
Some fabrics, however, require support while
being stitched.
♦ For nylon tricot, ciré, panné velvet, and simi­
lar synthetic knits, apply gentle tension by
holding seam in front and back of the presser
foot as you sew.
♦ For elasticized fabric, stretch lace, and knits
with an unusual amount of elasticity, apply
firm tension in front and back of the presser
foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed.
Applying Cenile Tension
Applying Firm Tension
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