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FINISHES FOB HEMS
AMD
FACIHGS
Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch fab
rics wih be iCss apt to press
through
and mark
when given a fiat edge-finish. Edge finishing
with the zig-zag stitch eliminates the buik of
turned-in edges and retains fiexibiiity.
Set stitch width at S and stitch controi at 8 to
20,
depending
on
fabric.
Use
the
zig-zag
accessories,
1, Make a test sampie to check thread tension
and stitch length.
2, Place stitching about
¥2
inch from hem cr
facing edge,
3, Press after stitching and trim away excess
fabric close to the stitching line,
LINGERIE SEAMS
To make seams in lingerie durable and flexible
use
a
combination
of
straight
and
zig-zag
stitching. Make a test sample to help you de
cide which of the following methods is most
appropriate
for
your
fabric
and
garment
Method #1 is
particularly
suitable for %~inch
bias seams in woven fabric and Method #2 is
best for seams in nylon tricot.
Method ¿r 1
« Needle Position:
A
• Stitch Width: 2
* Stitch Control: 15 to 20, depending on fabric
Zig-Zag Accessories
1. Straight-stitch the seam (at stitch width A )
on wrong side of fabric.
2.
Press both seam aiiowances in the same
direction.
3.
From the
right
side, top-stitch with narrow
zig-zag
stitching,
letting
the
needle
aiter-
nateiy enter the seam line and seam thick
ness.
Method #2
1
. Allow for a %-inch seam aliowance.
2.
Straight-stitch seam line on wrong side of
fabric,using a regular or stretch stitch. (Set
stitch
control
for
STRETCH
if
straight
stretch stitch is to be used.)
3.
Place a line of medium-wide, open zig-zag
stitching
close
to
straight
stitching.
(Stitch
width 3V2 - 4; stitch control 20.)
4.
Trim away excess fabric close to stitching
to produce a narrow seam edge.
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