Ending seam/removal of fabric, Overcasting, Seaming knits – SINGER W811 User Manual
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• ENDING SEAM/REMOVAL OF FABRIC
Stitch
to
the
edge
of
the
fabric,
then
press
the
reverse
stitch
button
and
backstitch for a few stitches to reinforce the end of the seam.
Turn
the
hand
wheel
until
the
take
up
lever
is
in
its
highest
position
so
that
the
stitch
is
completed
and
the
threads
will
pull
freely.
Lift
the
presser
foot
and
remove
the
fabric
by
drawing
the
threads
to
the
left
and
back,
keeping
them
under
the
foot
so
as
not
to
bend
the
needle.
Cut
the
threads
with
the
thread
cutter
on
the
back
of
the
presser
bar.
Leave
the
thread ends three to four inches long.
APPLICATIONS OF THE ZIGZAG STITCH
OVERCASTING
Place
the
edge
of
the
material
underneath
the
opening
of
the
sewing
foot
and
guide
raw
edge
along
the
center
groove
of
the
foot,
allowing
stitch to form half on and half off the fabric.
The
multiple
stitch
zigzag
is
a
wiser
choice
for
most fabrics. See page(21).
Pattern:
AAA
Lenght:
2 4
Width: 4-5
Feed Dog:
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2
SEAMING KNITS
The
narrow
zigzag
can
be
used
in
seams
of
firm
knits
for
added
strength.
After
sewing,
open
seam
and
press
flat.
Tiny
zigzag
stitches
can
hardly be seen and the seam will give when stret^
ched.
Pattern: /Wy
Lenght: 2
Width: 1-2
Feed Dog: A A
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 2
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