SINGER 413 - Manual (Page 40)

SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC (Continued)
Attaching Elastic with
Plain Zig-Zag
Trimming Seam Edges
Method # 1
Overedging
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ATTACHING ELASTIC
Elastic will remain stretchable when it is
attached with the plain zig-zag stitch.
The flexible joining produced by this
stitch
allows elastic banding to be
stitched under, over, or between fabric
layers, making it particularly useful in the
construction of lingerie and swim suits.
• Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial : O (off)
• Pattern Selector ; MM (plain zig-zag)
• Needle Position : C (center)
• Stitch Width : 4-5
• Stitch Length : About 20
» General Purpose Throat Plate
• General Purpose Foot
OVEREDGED SEAMS
Seams in knit and stretch fabrics can be
joined and finished in one operation with
slant overedge stretch stitch.
• Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial : Red I
• Pattern Selector : ¿¿¿/ (slant overedge)
• Needle Position ; C (center)
• Stitch Width : 5
• General Purpose Throat Plate
• General Purpose Foot
• Speed : Moderate
Two different methods may be used.
Method # 1 (overedging) is recom­
mended for firm fabrics in garments
where a ¿-inch seam allowance is
adequate. Method # 2 (mock overedging)
is most appropriate for bulky knits and
fabrics that have a tendency to curl or
fray and should be used where a wider
seam allowance is needed. Make a test
sample to help you decide which method
is best for your fabric and garment. Be
sure to duplicate the cut of the garment
seam in your test.
Remember to use a bail-point (yellow
band). Style 2045, Size 14 needle in
your machine if you are sewing a
synthetic knit.