White 734 - Gathering Fabric Over a Cord; Lace Application Methods; Finishing with a Flutter Hem; General Sewing Tips

GATHERING
OVER
A
CORD
SEWING
TIPS
Ordinary
gathering
with
a
basting
stitch
of
ten
breaks
thread
while
pulling
in
full
ness.
A
small
zigzag
across
a
cord
such
as
crochet
thread
or
carpet
thread,
gives
a
much
stronger
cord
for
gathering
fullness
into
fabrics.
Once
the
gathers
have
been
stitched
in
place,
the
cord
can
be
pulled
out
in
order
to
eliminate
bulk.
LACE
APPLICATION
Pattern:
1
Length:
2
Width:
2—3
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
N
Attaching
laces
or
trims
adds
a
special
touch
to
lingerie,
dresses,
or
linens.
Pin
or
baste
lace
in
place
easing
or
mitering
corners
where
necessary.
A
straight
edged
lace
or
braid
has
a
convenient
line
to
follow
when
sewing.
When
using
a
scalloped
edged
lace,
follow
the
design
of
the
face
for
an
almost
invisible
application.
Pattern:
1
Length:
34—1
Width:
1—3
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
N
When
a
dainty
hair
line
finish is
particularly
desirable
for
the
inside
seams
of
sheer
collars,
facings,
and
yokes,
seam
allowance
that
would
ordinarily
show
through
is
eliminated
by
following
the
seam
outline
with
a
narrow
zigzag
stitch,
Trim
seam
allowance
close
to
line
of
stitching.
Turn
and
press.
Pattern:
1
Length:
34—1
Width:
34—2
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
N
MULTIPLE
STITCH
ZIGZAG
The
multiple
stitch
zitzag
can
be
used
for
hundreds
of various
kinds
of
sewing
appli
cations,
such
as replacing
worn
blanket
bindings
for
both
a
decorative
and
durable
finish,
overcasting
an
edge
to
prevent
fraying,
applying
elastic
waist
bands
to
skirts
and
dresses,
sewing
a
zigzag
stitch
on
soft
or
sheer
material
preventing
puckering,
etc.
Just
sew
like
ordinary
zigzag
stitching.
FLUTTER
HEM
An
unusual
way
of
hemming
or
finishing
edges
of
tricot
or
soft
knits
is
by
a
flutter
edge.
Hemming
in
this
manner
is
just
like
overcasting
an
edge,
but
the
!abric
is
stretched
in
back
and
in
front
of
the
needle
as
you
sew.
For
best
results,
pull
the
fabric
equally,
making
sure
the
needle
goes
over
the
edge.
When
you
stop
to
reposition
your
hands,
keep
the
needle
in
the
fabric.
Pattern:
1
Length:
34—34
Width:
4—5
Feed
Dog:
High
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
N
Pattern:
9
Stitch Length:
4—5
Width:
3—5
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All Purpose
Stretch
Control:
N
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