Overcasting worn edges, Patching, Straight or three cornered tear – SINGER W616 User Manual
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OVERCASTING WORN EDGES
Ziy/ay stilch along the worn edges, catching the fabric as
the needle swings to the left, and allowing the needle to just
pass over the edge of the fabric on the right (Fig. 98)
PATCHING
Machine baste patch into
place under hole or worn area
which has been cut away.
Then zigzag stitch the patch
into place by overcasting
around edge of hole (Fig. 99).
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Fig, 99
STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR
Zigzag stitch along a straight tear catching fabric on left and
right side of tear by swing of needle. Be sure your tensions
are not too tight or puckering will be encountered.
In mending a three cornered tear, start zigzag stitch from
each end and work to center (Fig. 100).
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