SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 26)

Pattern:
Length: 2—4
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
OVERCASTIWG
Place the edge of the material underneath
the opening of the sewing foot and guide
raw edge along the center groove of the foot,
allowing stitch to form half on and half off
Foot; Embroidery the fabric. (Fig, 69)
Needle Position: M The multiple stitch zigzag is a wiser choice
for most fabrics. See page 38.
Pattern:
Length: 2
Width: 1
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M
SEAMING KNITS
The narrow zigzag can be used in seams of
firm knits for added strength. After sewing,
open seam and press fiat. Tiny zigzag
stitches can hardly be seen and the seam will
give when stretched. (Fig. 70)
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Pattern:
Length; 0
Width; 2-5
Feed Dog; Down
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Button Foot
Needle Position: L
SEWING ON BUTTONS ^f/7
Zigzag stitching is a very easy and conve^
nient method of sewing on buttons without
a shank. (Fig. 71)
Place the button so its left hole comes
directly under the needle, then gently lower
the button sewing foot. Take a stitch in
the hole.
Haise tne neeaie ana move zigzag wiotn aiai
to the right until the needle comes down
exactly over the right hole in the button.
Usually 6 to 8 stitches are adequate for
securing a button in place. Stop with the
needle in the left hole. To lock the threads,
set the stitch width at 0, and take a few
stitches in the left hand hole.
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