SINGER 7106 - Manual (Page 32)

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/ MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG >
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/ The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join or re- \
inforce without bulk. With this stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, con-
> struct lingerie and swimsuits and finish seams. There are many other useful
\ applications for the muiti-stitch zig-zag. ''
Bar Tacks
Belt Loops on
Finished Garment
• Pattern Group Selector: 3
• Needle Position:
• stitch Width: i
I
• Stitch Length: 0
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Make a test sample, using scraps of your ma­
terial, and duplicating all garment thickness.
1. Mark position for the finished end of belt
loop on the fabric.
• Place belt loop, wrong side up, straight
stitch with cut end 3 mm (1/8 inch) from
edge of garment; do not stitch beyond
edges of the belt loop. Trim the end close
to the stitching and press.
2. Fold belt loop back on the stitching line and
press.
• Set your machine according to the code
above.
• Stitch 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the fold using
the multi-stitch zig-zag stitch.
3. Fold over second part and bar tack.
Mending a Tear
• Trim ragged edges.
• Place* underlay on the wrong side of tear
for reinforcement. (Do not baste or pin the
underlay, since you will be bringing the
edges together in the next step).
• Stitch on the right side, bringing the edges
of the tear together. Shorten stitch length at
ends and corners to give extra strength.
• Trim underlay.
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