SINGER 4022 - Manual (Page 38)

Applications
Overedge Stretch Stitch
Although the overedge stretch stitch
may be used creatively, it is pri­
marily applied in finishing seams,
hems, and facing edges. Use it to
overedge seams that require stretch
such as crotch seams. It is partic­
ularly helpful in skisuit, snowsuit
and swimsuit construction. Exam­
ples of how to use the overedge
vStretch stitch follow.
Overedged Seams
» Pattern Selector; 7
« Stitch Width: 5
® Stitch Length; 4
« General Purpose Needle Plate
» General Purpose Foot
Method 1
Make a test sample to determine the
suitability of an overedge seam
finish for your garment. Duplicate
the grain or direction of knit of your
garment seam. Adjust thread ten­
sion to suit fabric. Use an appropri­
ate Style 2045 needle in the machine
for a knit. (See Fabric, Thread and
Needle Table on page 10.)
« Baste the garment together on
the seam line allowing for 1.5 cm
(6/8 inch) seam allowance and fit
in the usual way.
• After making any necessary ad­
justments. trim seam edge evenly
to a scant 5 mm (1/4 inch) from
seam line basting.
« Place trimmed seam under the
foot so that the straight stitches
fall on the basted seam line and
zig-zag stitches fall over the seam
edge.
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