38 Instruction book Lily 555/545
Sewing terry cloth
Sewing
Three-step zigzag
Overcasting
Three-step zigzag
is suitable for
overcasting most fabrics. Trim the
edges of the fabric before overcas-
ting.
Make sure that the needle sews over
the edge of the fabric. Place the
fabric according to the presser foot
(see picture).
Terry cloth is a rather loosely woven
fabric in which seams easily break.
Sew the garment together with
straight stitch. Trim the seams and
press the seam allowance fl at and
sew the edges down against the
garment on the wrong side with
three-step zigzag. Even though the
stitching goes right through to the
”right” side of the garment, it is
nearly invisible and even the wrong
side looks neat. The stitching will
also be considerably stronger. Neck-
lines and armholes are fi nished in a
similar way.
Three-step zig-zag , can be utili-
zed for mending and darning. A th-
read-bare spot is mended by sewing
back and forth with three-step zig-
zag. Use the reverse feed button .
Guide the fabric slight-ly to the side.
If the fabric is very worn, a piece of
fabric or lining may be attached to
the reverse as reinforcement.
Mending and darning
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