Ladder seam – SINGER 3150 User Manual
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Ladder Seam
The blindstitch ladder seam is particularly
appropriate for knit and stretch fabrics, it is
ideal for stretchable construction seams, and
edge finishes for necklines, pockets and collars
in sporswear and swimsuits.
• Pattern: 1 (blindstitch)
• Stitch Width: j 11 |j^
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: 1,5 to 2,5
• General Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
1. Make a test sample to adjust stitch length
and needle-thread tension to suit the fabric.
(Needle-thread tension should be lighter
than normal).
2.
Cut and fit garment, allowing for 15
millimeter (5/8'') seam allowance. Baste
seam line.
3. Place fabric under presser foot so that the
straight stitches fail on the seam line basting
and the points toward the center of the
garment.
4. After stitching, open seam by pulling fabric
back on opposite sides of the seam to
produce ladder effect. Press seamalbwance
after opening.
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