Silvercrest SNMD 33 A1 - Manual (Page 87)

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Stitch Stitch width Stitch length
A 2.5 S1, S2
To join two pieces of fabric while leaving
a space between their edges.
1. Fold over the edges of the two pieces
of fabric for the hem and tack the
edges to a thin piece of paper leaving
a small space between them.
2. Stitch along the edge, pulling both
threads slightly when beginning to sew.
3. Use thicker than normal threads for
sewing.
4. After sewing, remove the tacking and
the paper. Finish by tying knots on the
reverse side at the beginning and the
end of the seams.
Patch work
Stitch Stitch width Stitch length
F 3~5 S1
Triple straight stitch: (A)
For hardwearing seams.
The machine sews two stitches forwards
and one stitch backwards. This gives
triple reinforcement.
Stitch Stitch width Stitch length
B 3~5 S1, S2
Triple zig-zag: (B)
For hardwearing seams, hems and
decorative seams.
Triple zig-zag is suitable for firm fabrics
like denim, corduroy, etc.
A B
Sewing basics
Stretch-stitch