SINGER 514 - Manual (Page 54)

LEATHER-LOOK VINYL
Stitch diagonally across the point
LEATHmOOK VINYL t
# Use masking tape or zipper adhesive
tape instead of pins or basting to bold
seams, zippers and hems in place for
stitching.
# Stitch with a long stitch (2.5 - 3.5).
A short stitch may cut the fabric.
# Sew with a steady, even pace and
stitch accurately. Seams cannot be
ripped out without leaving needle
marks in the fabric.
0 The shiny side of some vinyls tends to
stick to metal surfaces. Use a strip of
tissue paper between the fabric and
metal machine surfaces to prevent
this. Other remedies include dusting
fabric with talcum powder or v^iping
surface with a damp sponge.
# Reinforce button and buttonhole areas
with interfacing. Bound buttonholes
are the best choice for vinyls with
knit backing.
# Top stitching holds seams and garment
edges smooth and flat and adds a
decorative note.
# For sharp points on collars and lapels,
take one or two stitches diagonally
úcross the point to allow enough
space to smoothly enclose the seam
edge,
fThe Even Feed Foot, available for separate
purchase. Is designed to aid In sewing this
fabric.
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