SINGER W1717 - Manual (Page 18)

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OVERLOCKING
bverlocking stitches make it
possible to sew and overcast
seams at the same time.
Set machine as shown,
a For medium, thin material
b For medium, thick material
Put two pieces of cloth together
with right sides facing and sew.
To prevent edges from fraying,
sew so that right side stitches
drop outside the edge of material.
In some cases overlooking
stitches can be used for
overcasting.
This stitch is very effective for
overcasting, edgestitching, etc,
on knits and very stretchy fabrics,
also, for decoration.
Topstitching
A decorative topstitch can be
produced with the elastic edging
stitch. Stitch around the structural
lines of the garments for a dramat^
ic effect. Topstitch a braid or
decorative inset with the elastic
edging to add an additional
decorative flair.
Pattern: AA
Length: 5
width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: L or R
Edging
As with the stretch blind hem,
the elastic edging stitch can be
used for a decorative edge on
place mats, napkins and table­
cloths. Proceed as you would
with the stretch blind hem stitch,
but use the elastic edging stitch
instead.
Pattern :AA
Length: 5
Width: 3-5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: M, L or R
Applications of the Elastic
Overlockstitch
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