SINGER 814 Stylist - Manual (Page 42)

SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC (Continued)
Attaching Elastic with
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
ATTACHING ELASTIC
Elastic will remain stretchable when it is
attached with the multi-stitch zig-zag.
The flexible joining produced by this
stitch allows elastic banding to be
stitched under, over, or between fabric
layers, making it particularly useful in the
construction of lingerie and swimsuits.
• Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O
® Pattern Selector:
1
® Needle Position:
® Stitch Width: s or (maximum)
® Stitch Length: About20
© General Purpose Needle Plate
® General Purpose Foot
LADDER SEAMS
A ladder seam made with blindstitching is
both functional and decorative. Partic­
ularly appropriate for knit and stretch
fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch­
able, decorative construction seams and
edge finishes for necklines, pockets and
collars in sportswear and swimwear.
Blindstitching Ladder Seams
Opening Seam to Form
Ladder Effect
® Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O
® Pattern Selector: 2
© Needle Position:
Stitch Width: (maximum)
@ Stitch Length: 10to 15
® Thread Tension: Light
® General Purpose Needle Plate
® General Purpose Foot
After stitching, open seam by pulling
fabric back on opposite sides of seam to
produce ladder effect. Press seam allow­
ances of construction seams to one side.
Seam allowances of enclosed seams are
pressed together in the usual way after
seam has been opened.
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