Elastic application – SINGER W431 User Manual

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APPLICATIONS:

On most knits, an about 3/16 inch finish

ed seam, such as pine-ieaf or Rick-Rack

stretch stitch is more desirabie than a

5/8 inch opened seam aiiowance. These
stitches can create a neater, more
professionai

finish,

eiiminate

bulky

seams, prevent curling, permit the gar

ment to "give" under stress, and at the
same time they cut down on the amount
of work involved in making a garment. If
ever in doubt as to which of those
stitches to use, test them on the partic
ular fabric in question and choose accord

ing to their performance.
Its uses are almost unlimited and the
more you use your machine the more it

will become apparent to you.

ELASTIC APPLICATION

Fold fabric over the elastic and stitch

elastic and fabric at one time, using

pine-leaf or Rick-Rack stretch stitch.
The double layer of fabric next to the
elastic should be stitched with the one-

side of ultra-stretch seam and the elastic
should be caught by another side.

Note:

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material may
or with uneven forvia
stitch length.

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