Applications Zig-Zag Seam Finishes; Lingerie Seams - Singer 288 Manual De Uso

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Applications
Zig-Zag Seam Finishes
Seam edges support the garment and should be
given a durable finish if the fabric is likely to
ravel. There are two methods of finishing seams
is such fabrics trimming seam edge or
overedging.
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• Needle
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• StitchWidth:
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Stitch Length: 1 to 3 to suit fabrico
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot.
Method 1 - Trimmed Seam Finish
• Adjust stitch width andlength to give vou
the most open stitch that will secure the
fabric edge; avoid harsh overstitching.
• Stitch near the edge of seam allowance and
trim seam edges evenly after stitching.
Method 2 - Overedge Seam Finish
• Adjust needle thread tension, stitch width
and stitch length to suit fabrico
• Trim seam edges evenly.
• Place trimmed seam under the foot and
overedge the seam allowance as illustrated.
Lingerie Seams
To make a lingerie seam durable and flexible
use the plain 7ig-zag stitch at a narrow width
setting. This seam treatment is particularly
suitable for bias seams.
• Straight stitch the seam line on wrong side
of fabrico
• Press both seam allowances in the same
direction.
• From the right side, topstitch with narrow
zig-zag stitching, letting the needle
alternately enter the seam line and seam
thickness. (Stitch width narrow: stitch
length 1 to 1.5).
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