SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 61)

Replacing Lingerie Elastic
® Stitch; muiti-stiich zig-zag <
® Stitch width; 2 to 5
® Stitch length: 1.5
® General purpose needle plate
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1. Fit elastic for desired snugness at
waistline, allowing one inch (2.5cm) for
joining. Lap ends and stitch together as
shown using a ball point needle.
2. Divide elastic band into four equal seg­
ments and mark with pins. Do the same to
the garment Then pin together a! corres­
ponding points, pinning elastic over right
side of fabric, top edges even.
3. Select multi-stitch zig-zag. Plain zig-zag,
elastic stretch stitch, honeycomb or
featherstitch are also effective for replac­
ing lingerie elastic.
4. Take a few stitches to anchor elastic to
fabric. Then hold elastic and garment edge
taut as you stitch so that It will remain
stretchable after stitching is completed.
Caution: Do not puU the fabric vrhUe you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle, caus­
ing it to break.
FIMISHES FOR HEMS A U B FACINGS
® Stitch; mulil-stitch zig-zag <
® Stitch width; 5
« Stitch length; 1.5 to 3
® General purpose needle plate
6 General purpose foot
Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch
fabrics will be less apt to press through and
mark when given a flat edge-finish. Edge
finishing with the multi-stitch zig-zag elimi­
nates the bulk of turned-in edges and retains
fabric flexibility.
1. Make a test sample to check thread ten­
sion and stitch length if you are using the
multi-stitch zig-zag.
2. Place stitching about 1/2-inch {1.3cm)
from hem or facing edge.
3. Press after stitching and trim away excess
fabric close to the stitching line.
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