SINGER 626E6 Touch & Sew - Manual (Page 40)

Corved Seam with Tape Stay
^ Pattern Selector: Zig-Zag (
® Stitch Width Selector; 2
® Needle Position: C
Stitch Length: About 20
® Throat Plate: General Purpose
® Presser Foot: Genera! Purpose
A narrow, closely spaced, zig-zag stitch is ideal for
seaming knit fabrics. It is particularly desirable
for underarm seams where elasticity and give are
needed. Stitch and press seams as when using a
straight stitch.
Where a stay is needed to prevent stretching, at neck­
line and shoulder seams for example, this same fine
zig-zag stitch can be used to apply seam tape. For a
flat, smooth stayed finish:
1. If seam is curved, pre-shape tape to fit by steam
pressing.
2. Baste tape in place.
3. Stitch, allov/ing needle to enter seam tape and
seam allowance alternately.
Fiat Felled Seam
® Pattern Selector: Zig-Zag (VWWWWWWWl)
® Stitch Width Selector: 3
© Needle Position: C
© Stitch Length: 15 to 20 depending on fabric
© Throat Plate: General Purpose
© Presser Foot: General Purpose
Zig-zag stitching gives strength and durability to flat
felled seams.
1. Stitch the seam on the right side of the fabric, tak­
ing full seam allowance.
2. Press the seam allowance to one side, keeping the
right side of the stitch on top.
3. Trim the under seam allowance to one-half its
width.
4. Turn the upper seam allowance edge evenly over
the trimmed edge, and top-stitch.
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