Construction stitches mufti-stitch zig-zag, Mending a tear, Finishes for hems and facings – SINGER 1280 User Manual

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Construction Stitches

Mufti-Stitch Zig-Zag

The muiti-stitch zig-zag is an extremeiy versatile stitch.

Use it to mend, join, or reinforce without bulk. With this

stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, con
struct lingerie and swimsuits, and finish seams. There
are many other useful applications for the multi-stitch

zig-zag.

Mending a Tear

• Pattern Group: Igjf (Slue)

• Needle Position;

L ^ À

• Stitch Width: ■ t I l[|3

•

Stitch Length;

. 5 t o

• General purpose needle plate,

• General purpose toot or special purpose foot.

• Irim ragged edges,

• Place underlay on the wrong side of tear tor rein

forcement, Saste one side of

unoerlay

in place.

• Stitch on the right side, bringing the edges of the tear

together. Shorten stitch length at ends and corners

to give extra strength,

• Trim underlay.

Finishes for Hems and Facings

Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch fabrics will

be less apt to press through and mark when given a
flat edge finish. Edge finishing with the multi-stitch
zig-zag eliminates the bulk of turned-in edges and re

tains fabric flexibility.

• Make a test sample to check thread tension and

stitch length if you are using the multi-stitch zig-zag.

• Place stitching about 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) from hem or

facing edge. Avoid stretching edge while sewing.

• Press after stitching and trim away excess fabric

close to the stitching line.