SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 55)

GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC
Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction
need only to be guided in front of the presser
foot when you use one of the stretch stitches.
Some fabrics — nylon tricot and elasticized
fabrics, for example —do require support
while being stitched.
• For nylon tricot and similar synthetic knits,
apply gentle tension by holding the seam in
front and back of the presser foot as you
sew.
• For elasticized fabric, stretch lace, and knits
with an unusual amount of elasticity, apply
firm tension in front and back of the presser
foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed.
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle, caus­
ing it to break.
FINISHES FOR HEMS AND FACINGS
or
(see page 25)
Pattern; Multi>Stitch Zig-Zag
Slant Overedge Stretch
Stitch Width: 5
Needle Position:
A
Stitch Control: 8 to 20 (1.3 to 3 mm.) for
Muiti-Stitch Zig-Zag or ¿ts for
Slant Overedge Stitch
General Purpose Needle Plate
General Purpose Foot
Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch fab­
rics will be less apt to press through and mark
when given a flat edge-finish. Edge finishing
with the slant overedge stitch or miuiti-stitch
zig-zag eliminates the bulk of turned-in edges
and retains fabric flexibility.
1. Make a test sample to check thread tension
and stitch length if you are using the multi­
stitch zig-zag,
2. Place stitching about 1/2 inch (1.3cm) from
hem or facing edge.
3. Press after stitching and trim away excess
fabric close to the stitching line.
Applying Gentle Tension
Applying Firm Tension
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