SINGER 631 - Manual (Page 36)

ZIP FASTENlìR INSERTiON
Sfraight stiliii setting; AK 3
Throat plate; General purpose
Cording Soot
Many difforont types of zips are available for
cvoiythiiig you s(>w. Tliorc aro sovtual satisfactory
methods for insci tion. Detailed sewing instructions
aro included it! zip packet. For any method «sod,
the Cording Foot onabics you to form an even lino
of stitching close to the zip.
When the zip is to the. right of th<> needle .............-
® .A.djust the Cording Fool to the left of the needle.
When the zip is io the left of the needle ...................
0 Adjust the Cording Foot to the right of the
needle.
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m.lND STITCHR» ZIP FASTflNïiR INSERTION
Selector setting: HO
Stitch Widtii: 2'A or 3
Tiiroat plate: General purpose
Stitch length: 12
Cording foot
Blind stitching the final step of a zip insertion
results in a fine linish that is almost invisible and
comjMiable to hand sewing. Parlicularly suitable
for chiffons, sheers, velvels and all delicate fabrics
where to)) stitching would be too harsh.
Allow a Vs" seam allowance. Start the insertion
in Iho regular way but omit linal .step.
Work from the right side of the garment and pin
the front of the zij) tape into position.
Roll the work over finger to ease fabric and pin
through all thicknesses. Baste about Vs" from sca;n
line to provide guide for blind .stitching. Remove
pins.
Set sfildi and adjust cording foot to the right
.side ot the needle.
Turn garment inside out. Place zip tape over
feed of madiine and turn back the front section of
garment to line of basting, creating a soft fold.
Position work so that the straight line of stitching
is made through front seam allowance and zip tape,
and the sideways stitch pierces a few threads of the
fold. Lower pressor bar and stitch slowly. Remove
bastings. Press.