Seams in fabrics that ravel, Method — trimmed seam finish, Method — overedged seam finish – SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II User Manual
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SEAMS IN FABRICS THAT RAVEL
Seam edges support the garment and should
be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely
to ravel. There are two ways of finishing
seams in such fabrics: trimming seam edge or
overedging. Make a test sample first to deter
mine whether method No. 1 or method No. 2
best suits your fabrics.
Method — Trimmed Seam Finish
• Pattern: Plain Zig-Zag
I
or
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag ;>
• Stitch Width: 4 or 5
♦
Needle
Position:
A
♦ Stitch Control: 8 to 20 {1.3 to 3 mm) to suit
fabric
♦ General Purpose Needle Plate
* General PurposeFoot
1. Select the stitch pattern that best suits
your fabric.
2. Adjust stitch width and stitch length to give
the m;
0st "open” stitch that will secure the
fabric edge; avoid harsh over-stitching.
3. Place stitching near the edge of the seam
allowance.
4. Trim seam edges evenly, as shown, after
stitching is com»pleted.
Method — Overedged Seam Finish
• Pattern: Overedge Stitch 5
• Stitch Width; 5 only f
• Needle Position:
A
• Stitch Control: ^
• Speed; in SLOW range
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Overedge Foot
1. Adjust stitch width to suit your fabric.
2. Trim seam edges evenly.
3. Place stitching over the trimmed edge of
the seam; allowance as illustrated.
Trimming Edges
Overedged Seam Finish
f}f a narrower stitch width is desired, as for seam finishing of fine fabrics, use the general purpose foot in place of the
overedge foot.
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