SINGER 714 Graduate - Manual (Page 35)

GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC
Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction
need only to be guided in front of the presser
foot when you use one of the stretch stitches.
Simply let the machine move the fabric to
make the stitches that give to the
seam.
Some fabrics — nylon
fabrics, for example-
while being stitched. tricot and elasticized
-do require support
For nylon tricot and similar synthetic knits,
apply gentle tension by holding the seam in
front and back of the presser foot as you
sew.
For elasticized fabric, stretch lace, and knits
with an unusual amount of elasticity, apply
firm tension in front and back of the presser
foot to stretch the seam as the stitches are
being placed.
FINISHES FOR HEMS AND FACINGS
• Pattern: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag ;> or
Slant Overedge Stretch ^ (see page 21)
• Stitch Width: 5 ^
• Needle Position: A
• Stitch Control: 8 to 20 (approximately 1 to 3)
for Multi-Stitch Zig-zag or STRETCH for Slant
Overedge Stitch
• Zig-Zag Throat Plate
• Zig-Zag Foot
Hem and facing edges in knit and stretch fab­
rics will be less apt to press through and mark
when given a flat edge-finish. Edge finishing
with the slant overedge stitch or multi-stitch
zig-zag eliminates the bulk of turneúAn edges
and retains fabric flexibility.
1. Make a test sample to check thread tension
and stitch length if you are using the multi-
stitch zig-zag.
2. Place stitching about 1 /2 inch (13mm) from
hem or facing edge.
3. Press after stitching and trim away excess
fabric close to the stitching line.
Applying Gentle Tension
Applying Firm Tension
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