SINGER 401 - Manual (Page 31)

Seam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish where fabrics have a tendency
to ravel.
The zigzag stitch BL is ideal for such finishing. Place the stitching near the edge of the seam allowance,
and then trim away excess fabric.
For an overedged seam, the blind stitch BO makes a durable bulkless finish. Good for straight grain,
lengthwise seams.
Seam edges should be trimmed evenly, and the stitch then formed over the raw edge.
SEAM FINISHES
DARTS
Darts provide fit and contour in a garment and
should be accurately stitched.
A straight stitch dart (AK 3) is usually formed
by stitching from the seam edge, tapering grad­
ually to the point, where the last 3 or 4 stitches
parallel the fold. Stitch beyond the fabric to form
a thread chain V 2 to V 4 inch in length. Tie the thre­
ad ends into a single knot close to the stitching.
SINGLE THREAD DARTS
Darts add styling and interest when stitched with
the fold to the outside of garment. Thread ends
at the point of the dart are eliminated when the
single thread principle is employed.
Unthread the needle. Use the thread leading off
the bobbin and rethread the needle from back
to front. Tie bobbin and upper threads together.
Draw
bobbin thread up
through threading points,
winding enough on the
spool to complete a single
dart.
Lower the needle
into the very edge of the
fold at the point of the
dart. Take any slack out
of the thread by turning
the spool. Lower the pres­
ser foot and stitch care­
fully
toward the seam
edge.
This method is also '
ideal for inside darts in V-
sheer
fabrics as thread
ends are eliminated at the
point of the dart.
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