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Darning/mending tears
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Edging knits with shirring elastic
Stitch width:
Stitch length:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stitch:
Zig-zag No. 2
approx. 5 mm
1 –1,5 mm
Needle:
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
Thread:
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Edges in knits with shirring elastic
prevents openings from stretching and helps retain their
shape
Sewing
· guide double length of shirring elastic along the edge
of the fabric
· stretch the elastic lightly
· oversew with zig-zag
· do not sew through the elastic, only over it
· adjust elastic after sewing is complete to regain the
correct shape and size
TIP
Stretch fabrics stretch while sewing
· reduce the presser foot pressure to suit the fabric
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