Mending A Tear - Singer 288 Manual De Uso

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Construction Stitch.s
Multl-5tich Zig-Zag
The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile
stitch. Use it to mend, join, ar reinforce
without
bulk,
With this stitch vou A'llIy anach
elastic anel finish seams. There are many other
useful applications for the multi-stitch zig-zag.
MENDING A TEAR
• Stitch: Multi-5titch Zig-Zag Dilc
2
• Needle Position:
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• Stitch Width:
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11100
• Stitch length: 5 to 1
• General purpose needle plate.
General purpose foot ar spacial purpose foot.
Trim ragged edges.
• Placa underlay on the wrong side of tear for
reinforcement. Baste one side of underlay in
place,
• Stitch on the right
side,
bringing the edges
of the tear together. Shorten stitch length at
ends and corners to give extra strength.
• Trim underlay.
Finilhel for hems.nd f.cingl
Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch fabrics
will be less apt to prees throug and ma rk when
given a flat edge finish. Edge finishing with the
multi-stitch zig-zag eliminates the bulk of
turned-in edges and retains fabric flexibility.
• Make a test semple to check thread tension
and stitch length if Vou are using the
multi-stitch zig-zag.
• Place stitching about 1,3 cm (1/2 tnch) from
hem ar facing edge. Avoid stretching edge
while sewing
• Press after stitching and trim away excess
fabric close to the stitching line.
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