Bar tacks, Mending a tear, Multi stitch zig-zag – SINGER 7106 User Manual

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MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG

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/ The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join or re-

inforce without bulk. With this stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, con-

> struct lingerie and swimsuits and finish seams. There are many other useful

\ applications for the muiti-stitch zig-zag.

Bar Tacks

Belt Loops on
Finished Garment

• Pattern Group Selector: 3

• Needle Position:

• stitch Width: i

• Stitch Length:

• General Purpose Needle Plate

• General Purpose Foot

Make a test sample, using scraps of your ma

terial, and duplicating all garment thickness.

1. Mark position for the finished end of belt

loop on the fabric.

• Place belt loop, wrong side up, straight

stitch with cut end 3 mm (1/8 inch) from

edge of garment; do not stitch beyond
edges of the belt loop. Trim the end close
to the stitching and press.

2. Fold belt loop back on the stitching line and

press.

• Set your machine according to the code

above.

• Stitch 3 mm (1/8 inch) from the fold using

the multi-stitch zig-zag stitch.

3. Fold over second part and bar tack.

Mending a Tear

• Trim ragged edges.

• Place* underlay on the wrong side of tear

for reinforcement. (Do not baste or pin the

underlay, since you will be bringing the

edges together in the next step).

• Stitch on the right side, bringing the edges

of the tear together. Shorten stitch length at
ends and corners to give extra strength.

• Trim underlay.