Multi-Stitch Zigzag; Picot Hem Stitch; Sewing On A Button - Singer SC220 Instruction Manual

MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG

SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J)
Thread tension control – 4
This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes three
short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one.
For this reason it is highly recommended for overcasting all types
of fabrics.
It is also ideal for bartacks, mending tears, patching, patch-work
and attaching flat elastic.
NOTE: Mending a tear or overedging as shown in
illustration requires manual adjustment of
the length control.

PICOT HEM STITCH

SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J)
Thread tension control - 4
Turn under the raw edge and press. Place the fabric right side up
so that the zigzag part of the stitch sews just over the folded
edge, pulling the fabric in to form a shell hem. Trim away excess
fabric close to the stitching line.
Helpful Hint: For a pleasing appearance experiment with
different width, length and tension settings.

SEWING ON A BUTTON

SETTINGS: Presser foot - Button Sewing Foot (O)
Feed teeth control –
Push the lever in the direction of the arrow to drop the feed
teeth, Attach Button Sewing Foot (O).
Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Lower
presser foot. Turn the handwheel to make sure needle clears both
left and right openings of button. Adjust width if required. Sew
10 stitches across.
When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest
to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two
holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them
in the same way.
Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to the backside of
the fabric and tie together.
STARTING TO SEW
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