SINGER 401 User Manual

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GENERAI PURPOSE FOOT

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SEAMS

LINGERIE SEAMS

Dainty lingerie seams are made durable and rip-

proof with zigzag stitching (BL

). After straight

stitching the fitted seam on the wrong side, press
both seam allowances in the same direction. From
the right side, top stitch with a fine zigzag setting,
letting the needle enter the seam line and then the

seam thickness. Particularly good where flat bias
seams are desired.

Used with the general purpose throat plate this

foot provides a wide needle slot which accom
modates all stitch settings and can be used for most
sewing operations.

APPLICATIONS

Seams and Darts

Automatic Scalloping

Mending and Maintenance

Seam Finishes

SEAMS

FLAT FELLED SEAMS

Zigzag

stitching

gives

strength

and

durability

to flat felled seams.

Form the seam to the right side of the fabric,

taking full seam allowance, using a zigzag stitch

(BL3).

Press the seam open, then fold and press the

two edges together, keeping the right side of the
zigzag stitch uppermost.

Trim away half the under seam edge.

Fold the upper seam edge evenly over the trim

med seam, and top stitch.

KNIT FABRIC SEAMS

A fine zigzag stitch (BL IV

) is ideal for seaming

knit

fabrics.

Particularly

desirable

for

underarm

seams, or other seams where elasticity and give
are needed.

For neckline and waistline seams, where a stay

is needed to prevent undue stretching, this same
stitch can be used to apply seam tape. To insure
a flat, smooth finish, position the seam tape with
the edge exactly on the seam line. If seam is cur
ved, pre-shape tape to fit by steaming, and baste
in place.

Stitch, allowing the needle alternately to enter

the seam tape and seam line.