SINGER 513 Stylist User Manual

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LADDER SEAMS

SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC (Continued)

Opening Seam to form

Ladder Effect

Applying

Facing Finish

"inished Hem Edge

A ladder seam made with bisndstiiching is

both functional and decorative. Particu
larly appropriate for knit and stretch

fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch

able, decorative construction seams, and
edge finishes for necklines, pockets and

collars in sportswear and swimwear.

® Flexi-Stitch Dial: O (Off)

® Pattern Selector: ^ (blindstitch)

® Needle Position : i

® Stitch Width ; 5 (maximum)

® Stitch Length : 10 to 15

® Thread Tension : Lighter than normal

® General-Purpose Needle Plate and Foot

After stitching, open seam by pulling
fabric back on opposite sides of seam to

produce ladder effect. Press seam allow

ances of construction seams to one side.
Seam allowances of enclosed seams are

pressed together in the usual way after

seam has been opened.

FINISHES FOR HEMS AND
FACINGS

Hems 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 plain zig-zag

stitch or blindstitch eliminates the bulk of
turned-in edges and retains fabric flexi-

® Flexi-Stitch Dial: O (Off)

® Pattern Selector: ^ (plain zig-zag)

or ^ (blindstitch)

® Stitch Width: ^ (maximum)

® General-Purpose Needle Plate and Foot

1. Make a test sample.

2. Place stitching close to hem or facing

edge.

3. Press after stitching and trim away

excess fabric close to the stitching line,
if necessary.