Multi-stitch zig-zag, Bar tacks, Mending a tear – SINGER 4314 User Manual
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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 st retch lace, con-
struct lingerie and swimsuits and finish seams. There are many other useful
\ applications for the multi-stitch zig-zag.
Bar Tacks
Pattern Group Selector; 3
J
• Needle Position;
L.
• Stitch Width; —<Wv\A/\
• Stitch Length; 0
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Belt Loops on
Finished Garment
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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