Singer 457 Instructions Manual page 36

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Making the Wetting
Corded Seams
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: O
Stitch Length : Slightly longer than for
regular seaming
Presser Foot: Zipper Foot
Feed Height : R
The corded seam is a professional
treatment for slipcovers, children's
clothes, blouses, and lingerie . To
make a corded seam, make the welt-
ing first (or buy it ready made at a
notions counter), then stitch it into
the seam. For both steps, use the
above settings and accessory.
Making the Welting
1 . Buy cable cord of the desired size .
2. Cut bias strips of fabric (width
three times the diameter of the
cord plus 11
/-1
inches) .
3. Sew strips together on the length-
wise grain to obtain desired
length .
4. Fold resulting strip over cord, raw
edges even .
5. Adjust zipper foot to the left of
the needle . (For instructions on
adjusting zipper foot, see page
44 .)
6. Lower foot .
7. Stitch close to the cord (but do not
crowd stitching against cord),
pulling gently on the strip, both
in front and inback of the zipper
foot .