Singer 457 - Page 36

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Making the Wetting
Corded Seams
Needle Position :
C
Stitch
Width : O
Stitch
Length : Slightly longer
than for
regular seaming
Presser Foot : ZipperFoot
Feed Height : R
The corded seam is a professional
treatment for slipcovers,
children's
clothes, blouses, and
lingerie . To
make a
corded seam, make the welt-
ing first
(or buy it ready made at a
notions counter), then stitch it into
the seam . For both steps,
usethe
above settings and accessory .
Making the
Welting
1 . Buy cable cord
of
the
desired size .
2 .
Cut bias strips of fabric
(width
three times the diameter
of the
cord plus
1 1 /-1
inches) .
3 . Sew strips together
on the length-
wise grain
to obtain desired
length .
4 .
Fold resulting strip over cord, raw
edges even .
5 .
Adjust zipper foot to the
left of
the needle . (For
instructions on
adjusting zipper
foot, see page
44 .)
6 .
Lower foot .
7 .
Stitch close to the cord (but do not
crowd stitching against cord),
pulling gently on the strip,
both
in front and inback of
the zipper
foot .