SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 44)

SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRICS (Continued)
OVEREDGED SEAMS
Method 1—Overedging
the Multi-Stretch Stitch
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Seams in knit and stretch fabric can be
joined and finished in one operation with
the overedge stretch stitch {Flexi-Stitch
Disc 232). Two different methods may be
used. Method# 1 (overedging) is recom­
mended for firm fabrics in garments where
a ¿-inch seam allowance is adequate.
Method# 2 (mock overedging) is most
appropriate for bulky knits and fabrics
that have a tendency to curl or fray and
should be used where a wider seam
allowance is needed. Make a test sample
to help you decide which method is best
for your fabric and garment. Be sure to
duplicate the cut of the garment seam in
your test.
Remember to use a bail-point {yellow
band). Style 2045, Size 14 needle in your
machine if you are sewing a synthetic
knit.
• Flexi-Stitch Disc Dial : Red I
• Flexi-Stitch Disc: 232 (Overedge Stretch)
—Method# 1
• Fiexi-Stitch Disc: 232 (Overedge Stretch)
or 242(Multi-Stretch)
—Method# 2
• Needle Position : (center)
• Stitch Width: ^ (maximum)
• Stitch Length Dial: Red ■■
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
• Speed: Moderate
Method #1 — Overedging
1. Cut and fit the garment allowing for a
f-inch seam allowance. Baste seam­
line,
2. Trim seam edges evenly to a scant
i inch from seamline basting.
3. Place trimmed seam under the presser
foot so that the straight stitches fall on
the basted seamline and the zig-zag
stitches fall over the seam edge.