SINGER W310 - Manual (Page 34)

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
SEAMS
This stitch may be used on knits and woven
fabrics, in areas of stress, as a reinforcement
stitch. It is excellent for curved seams such as
armholes and crotch seams. For active wear such
as ski pants and girdle fabrics which endure a lot
of stress in bending and stretching, this stitch
may be used for seaming throughout the
garment.
CAUTION: It is difficult to remove this stitch
from the fabric. Pre-fit a garment
before using this stitch.
TOPSTITCHING
Because this stitch is heavier than an ordinary
straight stitch, it is ideal for topstitching
particularly on knits.
STITCH-AND-OVERCAST
SEAMS
On most knits, a 1/6" finished seam, the stitch-
and-overcast is more desirable than a 1/2"
open seam. These stitches can create a neater,
more professional finish, eliminate bulky seams,
prevent curling, permit the garment to give under
stress, and at the same time they cut down on
the amount of work involved in making a
garment.
The stitch-and-overcast stitch is excellent for
stretch fabrics such as sweater knits, bathing suit
knits and cotton knits. It has the greatest
strength and elasticity of all.
For patterns with 1/6" seam allowances;
Feed the fabric in such a way that the needle
goes over the raw edge of the fabric when it
swings to the right.
For patterns with 1/2" seam allowances:
Feed the raw edge of the fabric along the etched
guide line 1/2, then trim away the excess fabric
close to the stitching.
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