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ZIGZAG
STITCHING
LINGERIE
SEAMS
Dainty
lingerie
seams
can be
made durable with plain zigzag
stitching.
1,
After straight-stitching seam
on the
wrong side, press
both
seam allowances
in the
same
direction.
2.
From
the right
side, top-stitch with
a
fine
zigzag
letting
the
needle alternately enter
the
seam line
and the
seam thickness.
SEAMS
IN
KNIT
FABRICS
A
narrow, closely spaced, zigzag stitch
is
ideal
for
seaming knit
fabrics.
It is
particularly desirable
for
underarm seams where
elasticity
and
give
are
needed.
For
neckline
and
waistline seams, where
a
stay
is
needed
to
prevent
undue stretching, this same stitch
can be
used
to
apply seam
tape.
To
insure
a
flat,
smooth stayed finish, position tape with edge
exactly
on
seam
line.
If
seam
is
curved,
pre-shape
tape
to fit by
steam pressing,
and
baste
in
place.
Stitch,
allowing
the
needle
to
enter
seam tape
and
seam allowance alternately.
DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Various decorative
stitches,
as
shown
at right, can be
made
by
using
LEFT,
CENTER
and
RIGHT needle
positions,
and
also
by
regulating
the
stitch
width regulator.
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