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Construction Stitches
Multi-Stich Zig-Zag
The rnulti-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile
stitch. Use it to mend, join, or reinforce
w
ithout
bulk. With
this
st
itch
vou ,"ay attach
elast
ic
and fin
ish
seams. There are many other
useful applications for the multi-stitch zig-zag.
MENDING A TEAR
•
Stitch:
Multi-5titch
Zig-lag
Disc 2
• Needle Position:
).[lJ~
•
St
it~h
Width
:
i
11
100
• Stitch length:
5 to 1
• General purpose needle plate.
General purpose foot or special purpose foot
.
Tr
im
ragged edges
.
•
Place underlay on the wrong side of tear for
reinforcement, Baste one side of underlay in
place.
•
St
itch
on the
right
side, bringing the edges
of thetear together
.
Shorten stitch length at
ends and corners to give extra strength.
•
T
rim
underlay.
Finishes for hems and facíngs
Hem and fac
ing
edges in kn
it
and stretch fabr
ics
will be less apt to prees
throUQ.
and ma rk when
given a flat edge finish. Edge finishing with the
multi-st
itch
zig-zag eliminates the bulk of
turned-in
edges and retains fabric flexibility.
•
Make a test sample to check t hread
tension
and
stitch length if vou are
using the
rnult
i-stitch zig-zag.
•
Place stitching about 1,3 cm (1/2 ínch) from
hem or facing edge. Avoid stretching edge
while sewing
•
Press after
stitching
and tr
im
away excess
fabric close to the stitching line,
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