SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 54)

sewing knit and stretch fabric
When you are sewing stretch fabrics, double-
knit, tricot or jersey, choose one of the stretch
patterns that build s-t-r-e-t-c-h into the seam.
The table below will help you make the right
selection.
Remember to use a baihpoint (Yellow Sand)
needle, Style 2045. in the machine, and in­
crease presser foot pressure when you are at­
taching elastic or sewing a synthetic knit or
stretch fabric.
STRETCH STITCH CHART
Stitch Where to Use
Muiti-Stitch Zig-Zag
Attaching elastic and stretch lace — Linge­
rie and swimsuit construction — Girdle seams
— Seam finishes — Casings and waistband
finishes.
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Blmdstitch
Flexible biindstitch hemming — Overcast
seam finishing — Shell hems in lingerie.
Slant Overedge Stretch Stltchf
(See Stitch Pattern Chart on Page 25)
Sweater and sv/imsuit construction — Over­
cast seams in bulky knits and stretch terry
cloth — Attaching elastic and stretch lace —
Edge finishes for seams, hems, and facings.
Plain Zig-Zag
All-purpose stretch sewing — Lingerie seams
— Attaching stay tapes — Seam finishing —
Edge finishing Attaching stretch lace.
Rlc-Rac Stltchf
(See Stitch Pattern Chart on Page 25)
Heavy-duty, all-purpose stretch sewing
Reversible topstitch applications.
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Straight Stretchf
Straight Stitch — Stitch Width A
Stitch Control on &
Overedge Stretch
Plain seams that s-t-r-e-t-c-h (press-open or
closed construction) — Crotch seaming —
Sleeve and gusset insertion — Flexible top
stitching — Swim and ski suit construction
— Attaching patch pockets — Repairing and
reinforcing seams.
Overedge seams that stretch—Crotch seams
—Waistband and seam finishes in shorts and
slacks — Ski-suit, snow-suit, and swimsuit
construction.
Chainstitch
Flexible basting
plication. Easy-off hem tape ap~
tThis stitch is designeci for strength snd permanence and cahnot be readiiy ripped out without risk of fahric damage.
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