SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 65)

ELASTIC STHETCH for STITCH
Ti-.e e.astic straxr. s::tch or "V" stitch .s
an attractive stitch which, may effectiveiy stretch garment repair and may be used
for pia:n anc cvereccec seams in knit and
Stretch Garinent Repair
® Stitch; “M” stitch I
® Stitch width: to suit fabric
» Stitch length: to suit fabric
• General purpose needle plate
® General purpose foot
© Speed range: SLOW
Seams in stretch garments retain their
elasticity when stitched with the “ivT stitch.
This stitch pattern builds stretch into the
seam as it is being sewn and is equaily suita­
ble when used to topsiitch (as shown) or to
overedge. Make a test sample to check stitch
width and length settings.
Lace Insertion
Fine iace insertion and edging add a feminine
touch to biouses, dresses and children’s
wear. Such trimming can be made decorative
and durable when applied with the “M" stitch.
Insertion
1. Mark position of lace and baste lace in
position.
2. Stitch, guiding work under needle so that
the top of the stitches fail along the edge of
the lace as illustrated.
3. Trim fabric away under lace insertion after
stitching both edges.
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with Elastic Stretch Tcpstitching
Lace Insertion