Zig-zag seam finishes, Method 1 —trimmed seam finish, Method 2—overedge seam finish – SINGER 1280 User Manual
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Zig-Zag Seam Finishes
Seam edges support the garment and should be given
a durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel There are
two methods of finishing seams in such fabrics: trim
ming seam edge or overedging. Make a test sample to
determine which method best suits your fabric.
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Pattern Group: «flii
• Needie Position;
• Stitcin Width: i i
(Biue)
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♦ Stitch Length: 1 to 3 to suit fabric
♦ General Purpose Needle Plate
♦ General Purpose Foot
Method 1 —Trimmed Seam Finish
♦ Adjust strtch width and length to give you the most
open ststch that will secure the fabric edge, avoid
harsh overstitching.
♦ Stitch near the edge of seam allowance and trim
seam edges evenly after stitching.
Method 2—Overedge Seam Finish
♦ Adjust needle thread tension, stitch width and stnch
length to suit fabric.
♦ Trim seam edges evenly.
♦ Place trimmed seam under the foot and overecge
the seam allowance as illustrated
Ungerie Seams
To make a lingerie seam durable and flexible use the
plain zig-zag stitch at a narrow width setting. This
seam treatment is particularly suitaPle for bias seams.
When seammg nylon tncot insert a 2045 needle in the
machine before you begin to sew.
• Straight stitch the seam line on wrong side of fab; ic.
• Press both seam allowances in the samte direction.
• From the right side, topstitch with narrow zig-zag
stitching, letting the needle alternately enter the
seam ime and seam thickness. (Stitch width narrow;
stitch length 1 to 15,)
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