Proquced, Garment, Quarters or – SINGER 717 Scholastic User Manual
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ATTACHING ELASTIC
To Attach Waistline Elastic
Elastic
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remain
stretchable
when
it
is
attached
with
the
plain
zig-zag
stitch.
The
flexible joining
proQuced
by this stitch allows
elastic banding to be stitched under, oven or
between
fabric
layers,
making
it
particularly
useful in the construction of lingerie and swim
suits.
Needle Position: A
Stitch Width: 4
Stitch Control: About 20
Zig-Zag Threat Plate
Zig-Zag Foot
Attaching Elastic with Zig-Zag Stitch
1.
Fit elastic for desired waistline snugness,
allowing one inch for joining. Lap ends and
join with zig-zag stitching.
2.
Divide elastic band and
garment
waistline
into
quarters or
eighths. Place elastic over
fabric and pin the two
together
at these
points.
3.
Take a few stitches to anchor elastic to
fabric, then stretch elastic between pins as
you sew,
using
both hands to hold elastic
taut In front and back of the presser foot.
PLAIN STRETCH SEAMS
Needle Position:
A
Stitch Width:
A
Stitch ControuSTBETCH
Zig-Zag Throat Plate
Zig-Zag Foot
Speed: IVoderate
When you use the straight stretch stitch to
seam
knit,
stretch,
and
elasticized
fabric,
s4-r-e-i-c-h and strength are built in as the
seam is being sewn. Because it is equally use
ful for closed or press-open seam construc
tion and will not break
thread under
stress, the
straight stretch stitch Is also good for seams
that receive an unusual amount of strain when
worn.
For
example:
crotch
seaming,
sleeve
Insertion,
and
construction
seams
in
sports
wear and
baling
suits.
Frocediire
Strmghi
Stretch Stitching
1.
Make a test sample to determine thread ten
sion. Be sure to insert a bail-point (yellow
band) needle in machine if you are stitching
a synthetic knit fabric.
2.
Stitoh and guide fabric as you do for plain
seams
stitched
with
the
regular
straight
stitch, letting the machine make the back-
and-forth
stitches
that
give
s-t-r-e-t-o-h
to
the seam. If fabric has an unusual amount
of
elasticity,
it
should
be
stitched
under
tension
as
instructed
under
"'Guiding
and
Supporting Fabric.”
3.
Press
seam
as
when
using
the
regular
straight stitch.
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