SINGER 6104 User Manual

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To make seams in iingerie durable and fiexibie use a combination of straight and plain zig-zag
stitching. Make a test sample to help you decide which of the following methods is most ap

propriate for your fabric and garment.

Method 1 is particularly suitable for 1.5 cm (5/8 inch) bias seams in woven fabric and method 2
is best for seams in fine knits.

LINGERIE SEAMS

♦ Needle Position; X. ilj -I

♦

Stitch Width;

j I

♦

stitch

Length: 1 to 1.5

♦ General Purpose Needle Plate

♦ General Purpose Foot

Method 1

For 1.5 cm (5/8 inch) Seam

♦ Straigth stitch the seam line on wrong side

fabric.

♦ Press both seam allowances in the same

direction.

♦ From the right side, topstitch with narrow

zig-zag stitching, letting the needle alterna

tely enter the seam line and seam thickness.

Method 2

For a Narrow Seam

♦ Allow for a 1.5 cm (5/8 inch) seam allowance.

♦ Straight stitch the seam line on wrong side

of fabric.

♦ Place a line of medium-width, open zig-zag

stitching close to the straight stitching.

♦ Trim away excess fabric close to stitching to

produce a narrow seam edge.