SINGER 513 Stylist - Manual (Page 40)

LADDER SEAMS
SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC (Continued)
Opening Seam to form
Ladder Effect
Applying
Facing Finish
"inished Hem Edge
A ladder seam made with bisndstiiching is
both functional and decorative. Particu­
larly appropriate for knit and stretch
fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch­
able, decorative construction seams, and
edge finishes for necklines, pockets and
collars in sportswear and swimwear.
® Flexi-Stitch Dial: O (Off)
® Pattern Selector: ^ (blindstitch)
® Needle Position : i
® Stitch Width ; 5 (maximum)
® Stitch Length : 10 to 15
® Thread Tension : Lighter than normal
® General-Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
After stitching, open seam by pulling
fabric back on opposite sides of seam to
produce ladder effect. Press seam allow­
ances of construction seams to one side.
Seam allowances of enclosed seams are
pressed together in the usual way after
seam has been opened.
FINISHES FOR HEMS AND
FACINGS
Hems and facing edges in knit and stretch
fabrics will be less apt to press through
and mark when given a flat edge finish.
Edge finishing with the plain zig-zag
stitch or blindstitch eliminates the bulk of
turned-in edges and retains fabric flexi-
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® Flexi-Stitch Dial: O (Off)
® Pattern Selector: ^ (plain zig-zag)
or ^ (blindstitch)
© Needle Position : ^
® Stitch Width: ^ (maximum)
© Stitch Length : 8-20 (depending on fabric)
® General-Purpose Needle Plate and Foot
1. Make a test sample.
2. Place stitching close to hem or facing
edge.
3. Press after stitching and trim away
excess fabric close to the stitching line,
if necessary.