Overedge stitching – SINGER 5160 User Manual

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S I N G E R

Overedge stitching

This stitch is used for finishing stretch fabric edges or

seams which need more elasticity, such as sleeves,

collar, sweatersand swimsuits.

RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETTINGS

Pattern: Overedge stitch C

Stitch width: Variable

Foot: General purpose

1. Turn the stitch length dial to the position of flexible

stitch patterns (mark

" I ” ) .

2. Place fabric underpresserfoot.

3. Adjust stitch width in a way that the right stitch is just

off of the fabric edge and the left stitch is placed on

the fabric. This procedure will allow the edge of the

fabric becovered by thethread.

4. When sewing, use flexible stitch adjustment selec

tor, turning it to the right or left in order to obtain the

visual effect desired.