SINGER 514 - Manual (Page 37)

Stretch Seaming
Pattern Selector; 3^
FhxhStitch Dial; Red bar |
Stitch Width:
rci
Noodle Position: ¡ X | ^
Stitch loHQth; Rod bar
Pressure: To suit fabric
Tension: To suit fabric
General Purpose Pressor Foot
Oonoral Purpose Needle Plato
Speed: Moderate
When the garment construction requires
a full 1>6cm {%") seam allowance this
method
of stretch seaming is ideal,
Speciailv suitable for bulky knits, fine
tricots and fabrics that curl or fray easily.
Remember to use a yellow-band needle
in the machine when you sew a synthetic
knit fabric,
1, Make a test sample before beginning
garment construction to determine
machine adjustments. Be sure to
duplicate the cut of the garment seam
in your test,
2, Cut and fit the garment allowing for a
1,5cm seam allowance^ Baste
seam line,
3, Place the work under the presser fool
to the right of the needle, using
guideline 5 to the left of the needle as a
guide,
4, If the seam allowance is not needed
to support the garment, trim away
excess turnings.
Trimming Seam Mqm
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