Singer 288 - Professional Seam Finishes

Singer
288
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Sewing the Professional Way
Construction Details
SEAMS
Lingerie Seams
• Pattern Disc: No. 1
• Stitch Width:
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: To suit fabric
• General Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
To make a lingerie seam both durable and flexible, use
a zig-zag stitch. This treatment is particularly suitable
for bias seams.
1. Straight-stitch the seam (with stitch width selector
at on the wrong side.
2. Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
3. From the right side, top-stitch with zig-zag pattern.
letting the needle alternately enter the seam line and
seam thickness.
Seams in Knit Fabrics
• Pattern Disc: No. 1 or 37
• Stitch Width:
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: 1 -1.5
• General Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
A narrow, closely spaced zig-zag stitch is ideal for
seaming knit fabric. It is particularly desirable for
underarm seams where elasticity and give are needed.
Where a stay is needed to prevent stretching at neck-
line and shoulder seams for example this same stitch
can be used to apply seam tape. For a flat, smooth
finish:
1. If seam is curved, pre-shape tape to fit by steam
pressing.
2. Baste tape in place.
3. Stitch, allowing needle to enter seam tape and
seam allowance alternately.