SINGER W1777 User Manual

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Stitch^*'®"® Straight

A. Seams

The normal stitch length

for

most

fabncs IS 3, but the length chosen

should depend on the fabric and

area of usage. Usually, heavier

tabncs require longer stitches, and

ighter

weight

fabrics

require

shorter stitches. For curved seams

and bias cut areas use a shorter

Sptch length to add strength and

elasticity to the seam

B. Basting/Topstitching

Sewing a seam with a longer

stitch is useful for temporary

seams prior to fitting. Basting

stitches also may be used when
gathering in fullness. Topstitching

can be done very -effectively with

the long straight stitch. For a
bolder stitch, two threads of the

same type can be threaded through
one needle (size 14 or 16). A

heavier thread such as buttonhole

twist may be usedfortopstitching,
but be sure to use a larger needle

(size 16 or

8). Basting instructions

in glossary.