SINGER 814 Stylist User Manual
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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 decide which of the following
methods is most appropriate for your
fabric and garment. Method # 1 is
particularly suitable for 5/8 inch (1.5 cm)
bias seams in woven fabric and Method
#2 is best for seams in nylon tricot.
Method # 1
Fora 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) seam:
® Straight-stitch the seam (with stitch
width at i ) on wrong side of fabric.
® Press both seam allowances in thesame
direction
® From the right side, topstitch with
narrow zig-zag stitching, letting needle
alternately enter seamline and seam
thickness.
For a 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) Seam
Method # 2
Fora narrow seam:
® Cut the fabric for a 5/8 inch (1.5 cm)
seam allowance.
@ Straight-stitch seamline on wrong side
of fabric, using a regular or stretch
stitch.
® Place a line of medium-width, open
zig-zag stitching close to the straight
stitching. (Stitch width medium to
medium-wide; stitch length 20.)
® Trim away excess fabric close to
stitching to produce a narrow seam
edge.
For a Narrow Seam
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