SINGER W1550 - Manual (Page 32)

3-STEP STRETCH ZIG-ZAG STITCH
Presser foot....................
Pattern selector...................
Stitch length dial....................
3-Step stretch zig-zag stitch gives added
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Use to overcast edges of seams, facings
and hems to prevent raveling and to
keep
lightweight knits from rolling.
Besides knits, use for edges of thin,
easily frayed fabrics which have a
tendency
to pucker when overcast
with ordinary zig-zag. Also suitable for
overcasting heavy fabrics such as wool­
ens and terrycloth.
Use for attaching elastic. Mark elastic
and garment waistline in fourths. Place
elastic over fabric and pin together at
the markings. Take a few stitches to
anchor elastic to fabric, then stretch
elastic between pins as you sew.
Mend tears and patches on knits and
light weight fabrics with stretch zig­
zag rather than regular zig-zag.
SMOCKING STITCH
Presser foot................................................zigzag foot
Pattern selector......................................... pj ^ j
Stitch length dial......................................... 5,3. -
With a narrow strip of fabric directly
under the line of gathering, stitch
over the gathers. The design will be a
series of small diamonds.
When smocking a garment, the stitching
should be done before the piece is sewn
into the garment.