SINGER W1213 - Manual (Page 31)

Seams
This stitch gives a finished % inch seam in one
step. For knits, it gives strength and elasticity
to the seams and prevents the curling of the
fabric that often occurs with 5/8 inch opened
seams. It is most applicable to soft, thin knits
such as nylon or acetate knits, but may be
used on other fabrics as well. Always make
test seams with this stitch and with the Ultra­
Stretch Stitch and choose between the two
according to performance on the particular
fabric.
For woven fabric, the overlock stitch gives
strength and prevents raveling. It can be used
on woven goods to replace flat felled or
French seams.
For patterns with ’A inch seams: (Fig. 106)
Place the raw edge of the fabric under the
presser foot so that as the needle swings to
the right, it comes down at the raw edge. This
will result in an enclosed seam allowance.
For patterns with 5/8 inch seams: (Fig. 107)
The seam allowances may be trimmed to 14
inch either before or after sewing. If trimming
before sewing, proceed as above. Otherwise,
sew the seam with the raw edge of the fabric
on the etched guide line “14”. (Any time you
use the full width of a particular stitch, you
should readjust the raw edge of the fabric
1/8 inch to the left.) Afterward, trim the
excess fabric near the stitching. This method
is actually easier than the overedge method
for fabrics that curl.
Note:
On soft, loose knits, the fabric may
seem to wave or ripple. If this occurs, reduce
the pressure (Page 12).
Nylon Tricot Seams
The overlock stitch is excellent for use on
fine fabrics such as nylon tricot. Lingerie or
tricot seams should only be about 1/8 inch
finished width. Use size *11 needle for better
seams.
If your pattern has wide seams, trim them
down to /4 inch while cutting out the pattern.
Guide the raw edges of the fabric into the
center slot of the presser foot. On the right,
the needle will stitch over the edge resulting
in a finished rolled seam of 1/8 inch. If a
pucker results when stitching, a looser tension
is needed.
Stitching in this manner can also be used to
form a rolled hem on the raw edge of a scarf.
.Applying Elastic
The overlook stitch gives a very finished
appearance to elastic application. (Fig. 108)
See instructions for elastic application on
Page 28, but use this stitch instead of the
multiple stitch zigzag.
Pattern —
Length - 4
Width - 5
Needle Position -- M
Feed Dog - High
Pressure — 4 or 5
Foot - .4.11 Purpose
Pattern -
Length -
Width - ;
Needle Po
Feed Dog
Pressure -
Foot - A
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- High
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Pattern -
Length — 4
Width ^ 4 or 5
Needle Position - M
Feed Dog — High
Pressure — 5
Foot -- All Purpose
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