Attaching elastic, Overedged seams – SINGER 413 User Manual

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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.

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