Lingerie seams, 5). zig-zag seam finishes, Method 1 - trimmed seam finish – SINGER 4314 User Manual
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LINGERIE SEAMS
To
make
a
lingerie
seam
durable
and
flexible
use
the
plain
zig-zag
stitch
at
a
narrow
width
setting.
This
seam
treatment
is
particularly
suitable
for
bias
seams.
When
seaming
nylon
tricot
insert a 2045 needle in the machine before you begin to sew.
•
Straight
stitch
the
seam
line
on
wrong
side
of fabric.
•
Press
both
seam
allowances
in
the
same
direction.
•
From
the
right
side,
topstitch
with
narrow
zig-zag
stitching,
letting
the
needle
alter
nately
enter
the
seam
line
and
seam
thick
ness.
(Stitch width narrow: stitch length
1
to
1.5).
ZIG-ZAG SEAM FINISHES
Seam
edges
support
the
garment
and
should
be
given
a
durable
finish
if
the
fabric
is
likely
to
ravel.
There
are
two
methods
of
finishing
seams
in
such
fabrics;
trimming
seam
edge
or
over
edging. Make a test sample to determine which method best suits your fabric.
Pattern Group Selector:
1
Needle Position;
Stitch Width;—
0 t . 2
3
4 .
® Stitch Length;
1
to
3
to suit fabric
® General Purpose Needle Plate
® General Purpose Foot
Method 1 - Trimmed Seam Finish
® Adjust stitch width and length to give you
the most «open» stitch that will secure the
fabric edge; avoid harsh overstitching.
® Stitch near the edge of seam allowance, and
trim seam edges evenly after stitching.
Method 2 - Overedged Seam Finish
® Adjust needle thread tension, stitch width,
and stitch length to suit fabric.
® Trim seam edges evenly,
® Place trimmed seam under the foot and over
edge the seam allowance as illustrated.
Method 2
9'H