SINGER W1240 - Manual (Page 22)

GATHERING OVER CORD
Ordinary gathering with a basting stitch often
breaks while pulling in fullness. A small zigzag
across a cord such as crochet thread or carpet
thread, gives a much stronger cord for gathering
fullness into fabrics. Once the gathers have been
stitched in place, the cord can be pulled out in
order to eliminate bulk.
Pattern: A/\A
Length: 2
Width: 3
Feed Dog: AA.
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: 1
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applications of the multiple stitch zigzag
OVERCASTING
The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent choice
for overcasting. It keeps the fabric flat and
prevents raveling. For most fabrics, this stitch is
better than the zigzag stitch for overcasting.
The stitch should fall right at the raw edge of the
abric. Feed the fabric under the presser foot by
guiding the raw edge along the right hand side of
he hole in the presser foot.
Pattern:
Length: !4
VA
Width: 4-5
Feed Dog: AA
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Pattern Selector: 4
PATCHING
The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent stitch
for patching. It is stronger than the zigzag and
the tiny stitches bu^ into the fabric to make an
almost invisible stitch when using matching
thread.
Place the patch over the right side of the worn or
damaged area. Sew around the patch with the
multiple stitch zigzag letting the last stitch to the
right overcast the edge of the patch. When turn­
ing corners leave the needle in the fabric at the
corner. Usually this will be the furthest stitch to
the right or left. In this way, the corners are
doubly stitched and very strong. When the patch
is stitched in place, trim away the excess worn
fabric on the wrong side of the patch.
Note: Try ^Smocking Stitch for knits.
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''eed Dog:
Pressure: N^|
•^«ttern Selector: 4