Singer 1280 - Page 57

Construction Stitches
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
he multi-stlich zig-zag is an extremely versallie sich,
Use
it
to
mend,
join,
or
reinforce
without
buik,
With
this
stitch
you
may
attach
elastic
and
Streich
lace,
con-
struct lingerie and swimsuits, and finish seams. There
are
many
other
useful
applications
for
the
multi-siiteh
zig-zag.
Mending a Tear
e Pattern Group: 8 (Blue)
+ Needie Position L hz
e
Stitch
Width:
:
FÉ
e Stitch Lencth: 5 to 1
e
Genera!
purpose
needie
piate.
e
General
purpose
foot
or
special
purpose
foot.
Trim raggec ecges.
a
Place
underiay
on
the
wrong
side
of
tear
for
rein-
forcement.
Baste
one
side
of
underiay
in
piace.
Stitch
on
the
right
side,
bringing
tne
edges
of
the
tear
together.
Shorten
stitch
length
at
ends
anc
corners
to give extra strength,
e Trim underlay.
Finishes
for
Hems
and
Facings
em
and
facing
edges
in
knit
and
stretch
fabrics
wiii
De
¡ess
apt
to
press
Trouan
and
mark
when
given
a
fat
edge
finish.
Edge
finishing
with
the
multi-stiich
zig-zag
eliminates
the
buik
of
turned-in
edges
and
re-
tains
fabric
flexibility.
e
Make
a
test
sampie
to
check
inread
tension
‚
and
stitch
length
if
you
are
using
the
muiti-stiteh
Zig-Zag.
e
Place
stitching
about
1.3
cm
(1/2
inch)
from
hem
or
acing
edge.
Avoid
stretching
edge
white
sewing.
e
Press
after
stitching
and
trim
away
excess
fabric
close
to
the
stitching
ine.
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