SINGER 717 Scholastic - Manual (Page 34)

construction details
ZIPPERS
At the notions counter in your Singer Sewing
Center, you will find many different kinds of
zippers, one of which will be just right for
whatever you want to sew. How the zipper is
inserted will depend on the type of garment
and the location of the zipper. The zipper pack­
age win contain easy-to-foOow instructions.
And, if you use the zipper foot, you will find it
easy to form an even line of stitching close to
the zipper.
Needle Position: A
Stitch Width:
A
Stitch Control: 10 to 15
Zig-Zag Throat Plate or
Straight Stitch Throat Piate
Zipper
Foot
Making the Welting
Adjusting the Zipper Foot
When the zipper is to the right of the needle:
1. Loosen the thumb screw at the back of the
foot, and slide the foot to the left of the
needle.
2. Check the position of the foot by turning the
hand wheel to lower the needle into the side
notch of the foot, making sure it clears the
foot.
3. Lock the foot into position by tightening the
thumb screw.
4. Lov^er presser bar. Make sure the needle
clears the foot on all sides of the notch,
V^hen the zipper Is to the left of the needle, ad­
just the foot to the right of the needle in the
same way.
CORDED SEAfVIS
The corded seam is a professional treatment
for slipcovers, children’s clothes, blouses, and
lingerie. To make a corded seam, make the
welting first (or buy it ready-made at a notions
counter), then stitch it into the seam. For both
steps, use the zipper foot so that you can place
the stitching close to the cord.
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