SINGER 14T968DC Professional 5 Workbook Part 2 - Manual (Page 126)

Additional Presser Feet page 3
ELASTIC FOOT
The Elastic Foot is used for inserting elastic into a seam. It can be used for
swimwear, lingerie and other sewing projects.
Machine Preparation
• Differential Feed: Set to “N”
• Needles:
Use both the right & left needle for wider elastic, right needle for narrow
• elastic
• Upper Knife:
Engaged
• Stitch Length:
Set to 3 or 4
• Foot:
Attach (snap-on) elastic foot
Sewing Instructions
• Set the needles at the highest position
• Raise the presser foot
• Loosen screw (2), which will allow the brake (1) to be raised
• Insert the elastic tape (3) into the foot under the brake and run it through to the back of the foot
• Tighten screw (2); the more you tighten, the more pressure will be added to the brake (1),
causing the elastic to stretch even more
• Lay the seam under the presser foot, lining up the fabric to sew a 5/8” seam
• Lower the presser foot and begin to sew
• When seam is complete, continue to sew over the elastic for approximately 1 to 2 inches. Cut
elastic and remove from machine.