SINGER 611 - Manual (Page 77)

BLIND STITCHED ZIP FASTBNBH INSERTION
Selector setting: BO
Stitch width lever:
2 V 2 or 3
Throat plate: General purpose
Stitch length: 12
Cording foot
Blind stitching the final step of a zip insertion
results in a fine finish that is almost invisible and
comparable to hand sewing. Particularly suitable
for chiffons, sheers, velvets and all delicate fabrics
where top stitching would be too harsh.
Allow a Vs" seam allowance. Start the insertion
in the regular way but omit final step.
Work from the right side of the garment and pin
the front of the zip tape into position.
Roll the work over hnger to ease fabric and nin
V A-
through ail thicknesses. Baste about Vs" from seam
line to provide guide for blind stitching. Remove
Dins.
Set stitch and adjust cording foot to the right
side of the needle.
Turn garment inside out. Place zip tape over
feed of machine and turn back the front section of
garm>ent to line of basting, creating a soft fold.
Position work so that the straight line of stitering
is made through front seam allowance and zip tape,
and the sicewmys stitdi pierces a few threads of the
fold. Lowmi presser bar and stitch slowly. Remove
bastings. Press.
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