Sewing tips, Shaping darts in interfacings, Multiple zigzag stitch [model 426 – SINGER W426 User Manual
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SEWING TIPS
When
a
dainty
hair
line
finish
is
particularly desirable for the inside seams
of sheer collars, facings, and yokes, seam
allowance that would ordinarily show
through is eliminated by following the
seam outline with a narrow zigzag stitch.
Trim seam allowance close to line of
stitching. Turn and press.
[Pattern; Manual or M-models 415 & 426]
Length:
'A—l
Width:
'A-1
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M
SHAPING DARTS IN
INTERFACINGS
Cut interfacing down center between dart
lines. Overlap cut edges, matching dart
lines. Zigzag stitch along marking line
from point to wide end of dart. Trim
both raw edges close to stitching.
[Pattern: Manual or M-models 415 & 426]
Length:
A—i
Width:’/2-1
.
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M
MULTIPLE ZIGZAG STITCH [MODEL 426]
The multiple zigzag stitch can be used for
hundreds of various kinds of sewing applications,
such as replacing worn blanket bindings for both
a decorative and' durable finish, overcasting an
edge to prevent fraying, applying elastic waist
bands to skirts and dresses, sewing a zigzag stitch
on soft or sheer material preventing puckering,
etc.
Just sew like ordinary zigzag stitching.
[ Pattern:
Stitch Length; 4—5
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure; Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control; M
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