SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 43)

ATTACHING ELASTIC
Elastic will remain stretchable when it is
attached with the multi-stitch zig-zag.
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 swimsuits.
• flexi-Stitch Disc Dial: 0 (Off)
• Flexi-Stitch Disc: 202
• Needle Position : (center)
• Stitch Width: ^ or ^ (maximum)
• Stitch Length: About 20
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Attaching Elastic with
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
LADDER SEAMS
A ladder seam made with blindstitching
is both functional and decorative. Partic­
ularly appropriate for knit and stretch
fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch­
able, decorative construction seams, and
edge finishes for necklines, pockets and
collars In sportswear and swimwear.
• Flexi-Stitch Disc Dial: 0 (Off)
• Fashion Disc: 3 (Blindstitch)
• Needle Position: ^ (center)
• Stitch Width: ^ (maximum)
• Stitch Length: 10 to 15
• Thread Tension: Light
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
After stitching, open seam by pulling
fabric back on opposite sides of seam to
produce ladder effect. Press seam allow­
ances of construction seams to one side.
Seam allowances of enclosed seams are
pressed together in the usual way after
seam has been opened.
Blindstitching Ladder Seams
Opening Seam to Form
Ladder Effect
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