SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 41)

Hemming soft knits and tricot can be made w^^tm 5
very easy and decorativeiy with the scallop Feed Dog: Up
stitch. Simply turn up the hem the desired Foot; AH Purpose
amount and press. Then from the right side
of the garment sew with the scallop stitch
about 14" from the edge. Additional rows can
be sewn above the initial row if desired. Trim
the excess fabric away carefully. (Fig. 114)
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Needle Position: M
DECORATIVE EFFECTS
As with the blind hem stitch, the scallop can
be used for many decorative combinations.
(Fig, 115) If the stitch is pivoted when the
needle reaches the far right of its swing, and
the points are carefully matched, a tracery
oval shape results.
On the other hand, if rows of the scallop
stitch are sewn with the points falling directly
under each other, a wavy pattern is produced.
Flowers may also be produced. Start in
center; pivot at points shown. Add four more
petals if desired.
Pattern:
Length; 1-2%
Width; 3-5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M
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SHELL TUCK
The reverse blind hem stitch gives a very
effective and easy way to make a shell tuck
for lingerie, pillowcases, and decorative
finishes. (Fig. 116} This works well on knits
or on the bias of soft, woven fabrics. A
single folded bias tape may be tucked in this
manner, and then applied under a fold for a
decorative hem on pillowcases or applied
with the facings at the neckline or armhole
for a decorative finish.
Set the upper tension dial to a little bit tighter
position than normal. Fold under the edge
where the shell tuck is to be created. Place
the bulk of the fabric to the left of the needle
with the folded edge to the right. Place the
fabric so that the folded edge will be guiding
into the center cut of the foot. The straight
stitches will form on the fabric, and the zig­
zag bite will swing to the right off of the
folded edge. (Fig. 116) The shell edge is
created as the needle swings back onto the
fabric. The size of the "shell" can be varied
by changing the stitch length.
Pattern: W
Length: 2-3
Width; 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot; Alf Purpose
Needle Position;
M or R
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