SINGER 413 - Manual (Page 41)

A ladder seam made with blindstitching
is both functional and decorative. Parti­
cularly appropriate for knit and stretch
fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch­
able, decorative construction seams, and
edge finishes for necklines, pockets and
collars in sportswear and swimwear.
• Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off)
• Pattern Selector: A...A (blindstitch)
• Needle Position: C (center)
• Stitch Width: 5
• Stitch Length : 10 to 15
• Thread Tension; Lighter than normal
• General Purpose Throat Plate
• General Purpose Foot
After stitching, open seam by pulling
fabric back on opposite sides of seam to
produce ladder effect. Press seam allow­
ances of construction seams to one side.
Seam allowances of enclosed seams are
pressed together in the usual way after
seam has been opened.
FINISHES FOR HEMS AND
FACINGS
Hems and facing edges in knit and
stretch fabrics will be less apt to press
through gnd mark when given a flat
edge finish. Edge finishing with the plain
zig-zag stitch or blindstitch eliminates the
bulk of turned-in edges and retains fabric
flexibility.
• Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off)
• Pattern Selector: AfVWi (plain zig-zag) or
A...A (blindstitch)
• Needle Position: C (center)
• Stitch Width: 5
• Stitch Length: 8-20 (depending on fabric)
• General Purpose Throat Plate and Foot
LADDER SEAMS
1. Make a test sample.
2. Place stitching about i inch from
hem or facing edge.
3. Press after stitching and trim away
excess fabric close to the stitching line.
Opening Seam to form
Ladder Effect
Applying
Facing Finish
Finished Hem Edge
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