SINGER 1050 - Manual (Page 47)

handling special fabrics
Fabric Handling Table
Fabric
Many fabrics, because of their construction or finish, demand
special attention in sewing. Techniques used in stitching and
handling, and choice of machine accessories, will vary with
the fabric. Let the table below guide your selection.
Special Handling
Vinyl-
leather-look, patent, suede, reptile
Use transparent tape as a substitute for pins or basting - Topstitch to hold seams and
edges flat - Avoid worked (maohine) buttonholes. Use bound buttonholes.
Pile-
velvet, velveteen, oorduroy
Stitch in direction of nap - Use plain seams - Zig-Zag or bind seam edges to prevent
fraying - Press over a self-fabric cloth.
Deep Pile -
fake fur
Pin rather than baste seams - Stitch in direction of nap - Use plain seams for short-hair furs;
narrow overedged seams for shaggy, bulky furs - Shear pile from seam allowances to reduce
bulk
Permanent Press -
peroale, broadoloth, shirting
Control seam tension manually by holding fabric taut as it passes under the presser
foot. Sew at moderate speed. -
Rne Knits -
trioot, jersey
Use namow overedged, double stitched, or French seams - Hold thread ends securely for
a few stitches at start of seam - Support seams while stitching. See page 45 to increase
presser-foot pressure.
Blanket Binding-
satin faoe
Hand-baste binding to blanket (pin marks show) - Miter corners.
Soft Sheer-
chiffon, voile, China silk
Use French seams, double stitched - Hold ends of upper and lower thread when you
begin to stitch - Support fabric while stitching.
Napped Fabric -
cashmere, mohair, camel hair
Cut with nap running down - Sew in direction of nap - Topstitch to hold seams and
edges flat.
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