SINGER 5160 - Manual (Page 106)

S I N G E R
Cording & Shirring
The Cording Foot is a versatile accessory that is used
for shirring or applying trims.
Applying Cords, Trims or Thin Braids:
• Thread a decorative cord, trim or thin braid
through each of the foot’s grooves or slots.
• Secure the threads at the back of the foot by tying
a knot.
• Select a ZigZag type stitch, with a long length and
wide stitch width. (Several decorative stitches make
great choices;experiment with different decorative
stitches.)
• Place your fabric under the foot and sew.
Shirring
Place elastic into a groove or slot, pull to back and
secure with knot.
Select a narrow ZigZag stitch, long-medium stitch
length.
Test to ensure that the Zig Zag stitches over the
elastic thread, not into it. After finishing stitching,
knot the end of the elastic thread.
Sew another three rows of elastic evenly spaced
apart. Adjust the gathers evenly, and then sew a
straight or decorative stitch to secure the gathers
into place.
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