SINGER W1240 - Manual (Page 24)

Pattern: a AA
Length:
Width: 4-5
Feed Dog: A A
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2
FLUTTER HEM
An unusual way of hemming or finishing edges
of tricot or soft knits is by a flutter edge. Hemm­
ing in this manner is just like overcasting an
edge, but the fabric is stretched in back and in
front of the needle as you sew. For best results,
pull the fabric equally, making sure the needle
goes over the edge. When you stop to reposition
your hands, keep the needle in the fabric.
Pattern:
Length:
% Vh
Width: 4-5
Feed Dog:.A^
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector: 4
ELASTIC APPLICATION
Applying elastic to lingerie or soft knit fabrics is
easy when using the multiple stitch zigzag. Cut
the elastic 2 inches smaller than your waist
measurement. Overlap the raw ends to form a
circle and stitch with a tiny zigzag to form a box
as shown. Fold the elastic into quarters or eighths
and mark with pins. Do the same with the waist
line of the garment. Place the elastic about 1/2
inch from the top edge of the fabric, matching
the pins. Place under the presser foot and begin
stitching. As you stitch, place the forefinger of
each hand on the fabric at either side of the
presser foot. Pull the fabric out exactly at the
point where the needle is sewing over the elastic
and the fabric. This will ease your fabric and
elastic together as you sew. The amount of ease
is dependent on how much you ease the fabric.
In this way you never need to stretch the elastic,
which can be damaged and stretched out of
shape. Trim off excess fabric above elastic near
the stitches.
Note: Try Smocking stitch for girdies.
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