Singer 645 - Stitch Types and Applications; Straight Stitch Seams and Variations; Darning, Zippers, and Cording

SECTiON
V
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STRAIGHT
STITCH:
SEAMS
The
normal
stitch
length
for
most
fabrics
is
between
2—3
but
the length
chosen
should
depend
on
the
fabric
and
area
of
usage.
Usually,
heavier
fabrics
require
longer
stitches,
and
lighter
weight
fabrics
require
shorter
stitches.
For
curved
seams
and
bias
cut areas
use
a
shorter
stitch
length.
Be
sure
to
set
the
stitch
width
control
at
U
BASTI
NG/TOPSTITCH
ING
Sewing
a
seam
with
a
longer
stitch
is
useful
for
temporary
seams
prior
to
fitting.
Basting
stitches
also
may
be
used
when
gathering
in
fullness.
Topstitching
can
be
done
very
effectively
with
the
long
straight
stitch.
For
a
bolder
stitch,
two
threads
of
the
same
type
can
be
threaded
through
one
needle
(size
14
or
16).
A
heavier
thread
such
as
buttonhole
twist
may
be
used
for
topstitchihg,
but
be
sure
to use
a
larger
needle
(size
16
or
18).
Worn
spots
or
small
holes
can
be
darned
very
easily.
Use
of
an
embroidery
hoop
is
optional
depending
on
the
fabric.
A
fine
thread
is
recommended
so
that
the
fabric
and
thread
will
blend
together
invisibly.
Trim
the ragged
edges
from
the
area
to
be
darned.
Hold
the
threads
to start,
then
move
the fabric
slowly
backwards
and
forwards
while
running
the
machine
very
fast
to
fill
the
area.
Professional
results
will
be attained
by moving
the
fabric
in
a
figure
eight
pattern
while
sewing.
After
filling
in
the
area
lengthwise,
reweave
with
crosswise
stitches
in
the
same
manner.
I
Pattern:
Length:
2—3
Width:
0
Feed
Dog:
High
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
Straight
Stitch
or
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
REGULAR
Pattern:
Length:4_5
Width:
0
Feed
Dog:
High
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
Straight
Stitch
Stretch
Control:
REGULAR
DARNING
Pattern:
Length:
0
Width:
0
Feed
Dog:
Down
Pressure:
0
Foot:
All
Purpose,
or
Darning
Spring
of
White
Special
attachment
Stretch
Control:
REGULAR
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