Viking 2780 - Page 21

Assembling
garments
For
assembling garments, i.
e.
for joining pieces of fabrics,
the
ordinary
straightstitch
is no longer
the only
choice.
Many modern fabncs require
stronger and more
stretchable stiches
like the elastic straightstitch
or elastic
overlock.
Here are
some
suggestions fcr obtaining attractive seams:
With straightstitch:
3
is the normal stitchlength,
but
the
structure and
weave of different fabrics might
require
different length
adjustments so
that the
stitches will blend
attractively into the weave of the fabric.
Use
shorter
stitches
for thin
fabric,
but
remember that excessively
short stitches give
a
puckered
seam
and
excessively long
stiches a loose seam.
With
elastic
straightstitch
= triple safety-seam:
Use a
rather
fine thread, preferably
embroidery cotton or
synthetic
thread.
Helpful hint:
Baste the seams
with
ordinary
straightstitch,
stitchlenght 4 with thread of
same
color
as the
fabric.
When
you
have
tried on the
garment, you can fill in”
the
seams with elastic
straight stitch. It will not
be necessary
to remove
the basting thread, if
you sew exactly
along
the
basted seam.
With
the
elastic
knit
stitch you
can sew and overcast
at
the same time. The seam allowance
can
be less than
V 4 ”
although
you
can cut out the
garment with
a
wider
seam
allowance, sew the seam with the
knit
stitch (remember
that
the
left
end of the knit stitch should follow the seam
marking)
and then trim the remaining seam
allowance
along the
stitching, as
shown.
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