SINGER 177 User Manual

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FLAT-FELLED SEAMS

• Stitch Width: 2

• Stitch Length: 15 to 20, depending on fabric

Zig-zag stitching gives strength and durability

to flat-felled seams.

1. Stitch the seam on the right side of the

fabric, taking full seam allowance.

2. Press seam allowance to one side, keeping

the right side of the stitch on top.

3. Trim the under-seam allowance to one-half

its width.

4. Turn the upper-seam allowance edge evenly

over the trimmed edge and top stitch.

SEAM FINISHES

• Stitch Width: 3 or

• Stitch Length: 8 to 20, depending on fabric

Seam edges support the garment and should

be given a durable finish if the fabric is likely

to ravel.

1. Adjust stitch width and stitch length settings

to suit the fabric. Choose the settings that

will give you the most “open” stitch that will

secure the fabric edges; avoid harsh, over

stitched edges.

2. Trim seam edges evenly.

3. Place stitching

near

the edge of the seam

allowance or over the raw edge as illustrated.

4. If stitching is placed

near

the edge of the

seam allowance, trim away excess fabric

after stitching.