Replacing elastic, Replacing slide plate – SINGER 177 User Manual
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Replacing Elastic
When replacing elastic, use the same settings
as for “Mending a Tear.”
1. Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline,
allowing one inch for joining. Lap the ends
and join with zig-zag stitching.
2. Divide elastic band and garment waistline
into quarters. Lap elastic over fabric and pin
the two together at these intervals. Place
pins at right angles to stitching line.
3. Take a few stitches to anchor elastic to
fabric, then hold the elastic taut as you stitch
so that it will remain stretchable after stitch
ing is completed.
Bar Tacks
Bar tacks, to repair lingerie and attach belt
loops, are made with the zig-zag stitch at a
closed stitch length.
Bar-Tacked Beit Loops
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