Stretch and decorative stitches – SINGER W1640 User Manual
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STRETCH AND DECORATIVE STITCHES
iNSTRUCTIONS FOR SEWiNG ON STRETCH MATERIALS
Attach zigzag presser foot.
Thread machine with same weight and type of thread on top and in bobbin,
(preferably polyester thread)
Set Thread Tension Dial at 5. If tension is too tight it will draw the material.
On exceptionally heavy material, release the pressure on the presser foot to
allow machine to feed evenly.
If stitches skip, refer to NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC chart on page
7
to select
correct size needle and suitable thread. Use special needle with blude shaft or
ballpoint needle.
MULTIPLE ZIGZAG STITCH
1
. Turn Stitch Selector (C Fig. 35) at ;> .
2.
Turn Stitch Length Dial (A Fig. 35) to shorter stitch length.
3.
Turn Stitch Width Dial (B Fig. 35) to desired width.
Use to overcast edges of seams, facings and hems to prevent raveling and to keep
lightweight knits from rolling. Besides knits, use for edges of thin, easily frayed
fabrics which have a tendency to pucker when overcast with ordinary zig-zag.
Also suitable for overcasting heavy fabrics such as woolens and terrycloth.
Use for attaching elastic. Mark elastic and garment waistline in fourths. Place
elastic over fabric and pin together at the markings. Take a few stitches to anchor
elastic to fabric, then stretch elastic between pins as you sew.
Mend tears and patches on knits and lightweight fabrics with stretch zig-zag rather
than regular zig-zag.
SCALLOP STITCH
1
. Turn Stitch Selector (C Fig.
35
) at
]
2.
Turn Stitch Length Dial (A Fig. 35) to fine stitch (sating stitch)
3.
Turn Stitch Width Dial (B Fig. 35) to desired width
tin stitches. Use for monograms, appliques and embroidery.
DOUBLE OVERLOOK STITCH
1
. Turn Stitch Selector (C Fig.
35
) to |
2. Turn Stitch Length Dial (A Fig. 35) to lengest stitch.
3. Turn Stitch Width Dial (C Fig. 35) to
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5
.
This stitch is used to avoid fraying the edge of material. Sew near the edge of the
-natenal and trim the excess portion as close as possible to the edge of the stitch
after sewing up the seam.
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