SINGER 177 - Manual (Page 40)

FLAT-FELLED SEAMS
• Stitch Width: 2
• Stitch Length: 15 to 20, depending on fabric
Zig-zag stitching gives strength and durability
to flat-felled seams.
1. Stitch the seam on the right side of the
fabric, taking full seam allowance.
2. Press seam allowance to one side, keeping
the right side of the stitch on top.
3. Trim the under-seam allowance to one-half
its width.
4. Turn the upper-seam allowance edge evenly
over the trimmed edge and top stitch.
SEAM FINISHES
• Stitch Width: 3 or
4
• Stitch Length: 8 to 20, depending on fabric
Seam edges support the garment and should
be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely
to ravel.
1. Adjust stitch width and stitch length settings
to suit the fabric. Choose the settings that
will give you the most “open” stitch that will
secure the fabric edges; avoid harsh, over­
stitched edges.
2. Trim seam edges evenly.
3. Place stitching
near
the edge of the seam
allowance or over the raw edge as illustrated.
4. If stitching is placed
near
the edge of the
seam allowance, trim away excess fabric
after stitching.
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