SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 47)

The overlook 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 .
If your pattern has wide seams, trim them
down to Va inch while cutting out the
pattern. Guide the raw edges of the fabric
into the center 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.
NYLON TRICOT SEAMS
APPLYING ELASTIC
The overlook stitch gives a very finished
appearance to elastic application. (Fig.
130) See instructions for elastic applica­
tion on Page 39, but use this stitch instead
of the multiple stitch zigzag.
LADDER STITCH
This stitch gives a very effective means of
sewing fake furs and soft leathers to
produce a seam with no bulk. It is also
very effective in a contrasting color as a
decorative accent for special seams, such
as raglan sleeves or for applying an edge
trim. (Fig. 131 )
Place the bulk of your fabric to the right
of the needle and the raw edge so that the
needle will swing off the fabric at the left.
(Fig. 132) The left side of the stitch will
be formed off of the fabric to provide a
very strong seam with only a tiny seam
allowance. For better results loosen up­
per tension. Pull the seam open from the
right side until the "rungs" of the ladder
appear. The "rungs" become a decorative
accent if a contrasting thread is used. On
fake fur, the nap can be pulled up with a
needle to hide the stitches and create an
invisible seam.
Width; 4—5
Feed Dog; Up
Pressure; Normal
Foot; All Purpose
Needle Position; M, L or R
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Pattern:
Pattern:'
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M, L or R