SINGER 6212 - Manual (Page 27)

• Lower the presser foot and begin
sewing making certain the straight
stitches fall on the edge of the hem
and the zig-zag stitches just pierce
the soft fold of the work. Adjust stitch
width if necessary. While stitching,
guide the hem edge in a straight line
and feed the soft fold evenly against
the wall of the guide.
If layers of fabric are pinned together,
remove pins as you come to them. Do
not sew over pins.
LADDER SEAMS
A ladder seam made with blindstitch-
ing is functional arid decorative at the
same time. Appropriate for stretch and
knit fabrics, it provides stretchable,
decoratively constructed seams and
edge finishes for collars, pockets and
necklines in sportwear and swimwear.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Blindstich #4
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 1 -Vi to 2-1/2
Foot: General Purpose (B)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Make a test sample to adjust thread
tension and stitch length to suit your
fabric. Needle thread tension should
be lighter than normal.
Cut and fit garment, allow % inch
(16mm)
seam allowance. Baste
seam line.
Position fabric so that the large zig­
zag stitches fall on the stitching line,
towards the center of the garment.
When stitching is completed, open
the seam by pulling the fabric back
on , opposite sides of seam to pro­
duce a ladder effect and press seam
allowances.
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