SINGER 9124 - Manual (Page 15)

ZIG-ZAG STITCH
The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqu6ing, monogramming or
decorating.
SEAM FINISHING
Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges
of fabrics that are likely to unravel.
• Sew seams as desired; trim and press
open.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch
Stitch Width:
» ^
npui'
Stitch Length: 1 to 4
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Place edge of seam allowance under
foot, as shown.
Stitch close to edge, letting outer zig­
zag fall over edge.
SATIN STITCHING
Satin stitching is a series of closely
spaced
zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch
monograms, embroidery and appliqués for
a smooth, satin-like finish.
• Practice to get desired stitch appear­
ance.
Block Monogramming
• Lightly trace letters on right side of
fabric.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch
Stitch Width: y _ L » f ! gxmm
Stitch Length: 1 or lower
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Center tracing under needle.
Stitch entire outline, leaving needle in
fabric when turning.
Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie
and trim.
ZIG-ZAG BLINDSTITCH
Use this Blindstitch when sewing hems and seams, or attaching lace and elastic.
BLINDSTITCH HEMMING
• Practice first on a scrap of material,
carefully following each step.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Blindstitch
ti
Stitch Width: ; T17ÌB
Stitch Length: 2 to 4
Foot: Adjustable
Blindstitch (K)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
• With garment inside out, mark, fold
and press hemline (1).
• Turn hem (1) back against inside of
garment, leaving Vs" of hem beyond fold
(2). as shown.
• Pin or baste all layers in place.
• Raise presser foot.
• Place folded edge (2) directly under
presser foot.
• Be sure bulk of garment is to the left of
needle.
Lower presser foot.
Begin sewing slowly, making sure the
wide zig-zag stitch enters only the very
edge of the fold area (2). The narrow
zig-zag should fall in the hem area. If
this is not happening, adjust the position
of the foot.
Remove pins as you come to them.
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