Overcasting worn edges, Patching, Straight or three cornered tear – SINGER W711 User Manual

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OVERCASTING WORN EDGES

Zicizag stitch along the worn edges, catching the fabric as

needle

swings to the left, and allowing the needle to just

pass over the edge of the fabric on the right (Fig. 93).

PATCHING

Machine baste patch into

place under hole or worn

area which has been cut away.

Then zigzag stitch the patch

into place by overcasting

around edge of hole Tig. 94')-

Fig. 94

STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR

Zigzag stitch along a straight tear catching fabric on left

and right side of tear by swing of needle. Be sure your

tensions are not too tight or puckering will be encountered.

In mending a three cornered tear, zigzag stitch from each

end to center (Fig. 95).

Fig. 95