SINGER W1599 - Manual (Page 33)

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A. Topstitching/RIck-Rack
A decorative topstitch can be
produced with the rick-rack stitch.
Stitch around the structural lines of
the garment for a special effect.
Topstitch braid or a decorative inset
to add an additional creative flair.
Application of Rick-Rack
B. Tapering/Rick-Rack
The rick-rack stitch may be tapered
to .form creative stems and petals of
flowers, embroidered pictures and
wall hangings.
As in tapering the zigzag, slowly
turn the stitch width dial from 0 to
5 and back to 0. A group of these
tapered rick-rack stitch will form a
bouquet-like effect.
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C. Procedure:
• The elastic rick-rack stitch is a
zigzag line of stitching that is
desired so that seams may be
pressed open.
• Apply this stitch to areas of stress
on both wovens and knits.
• Use narrow width of zigzag as a
heavy duty triple stitch for seams.
• Use medium and wide widths of
zigzag for overcasting edges of
seams, facings and hems of heav­
ier weight fabrics such as terry­
cloth, and for attaching elastic.
• Use also for decorative stitching.
• Guide your fabric from the front.
Do not pull or push as it will cause
poor stitching.
Elastic Triple Zigzag Stitch
Regular Zigzag Stitch
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