SINGER W1213 - Manual (Page 30)

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Applying elastic to lingerie or soft knit fabrics
is easy when using the multiple stitch zigzag.
Cut the elastic 2 inches smaller than your
waist measurement. Overlap the raw ends to
form a circle and stitch with a tiny zigzag to
form a box as shown. Fold the elastic into
quarters or eighths and mark with pins. Do
the same with the waistline of the garment.
(Fig. 102) Place the elastic about Id inch from
the top edge of the fabric, matching the pins.
Place under the presser foot and begin stitch­
ing. As you stitch, place the forefinger of each
hand on the fabric at either side of the presser
foot. (Fig. 103) Stretch the fabric exactly at
the point where the needle is sewing over the
elastic and the fabric. This will ease your
fabric and elastic together as you sew. The
amount of ease is dependent on how much
you stretch the fabric. In this way you never
need to stretch the elastic, which can be
damaged and stretched out of shape. Trim
off excess fabric above elastic near the stiches.
Understitching Facings
The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent
choice for understitching and eliminating bulk
in
facing seam allowances. (Fig. 104) After
attaching the facing to the garment, trim and
clip the seam allowance as usual. Press the
seam allowances toward the facing and use
the multiple stitch zigzag close to the seam,
stitching through the facing and the seam
allowances. Using a matching thread, the
stitch will blend into the fabric and prevent
excess bulk. This is much more successful
than a straight stitch for understitching. It
really helps to keep the facinp from rolling.
Decorative Effects
As with the blind hem stitch, the multiple
stitch zigzag can be used for many decorative
combinations. (Fig. 105) If the stitch is
pivoted when the needle reaches the far left
or right of its swing, and the points are
carefully matched, a tracery diamond shape
results.
On the other hand, if rows of the multiple
stitch zigzag are sewn with the points falling
directly under each other, a wavy pattern is
produced.
Flowers may also be produced. Start in
center; pivot at points shown. Add four more
petals if desired.
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