Singer Merritt 2404 Instruction Book page 45

Zig·zag Seam Finishes
.Seam edges support the ga rment and should be given
a durable finishif the fabric is likely to ravel. There are
two methods ot linishing seams in such fabrics: trim-
ming seam edge or overedging. Make a lest sample to
determine which method best suits your fabrico
• Pattern Zig-Zag
Dise
1
• Needle Position: L
@]
R
• Stitch Width:---+0NM1
• Stitch Length:
1
to 3 to suit fabric
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Foot
Method 1-Trimmed Seam Finish
• Adjust stitch width and lençth to give you lhe mos!
open stitch that will secure the fabric edge: avoid
harsh overstitchinq.
• Slilch near the edge of seam allowance and trim
seam edges evenly after stitching.
Method 2- Overedge Seam Finish
• Adjust needle thread tension, stitch width and stitch
length to suit fabrico
• Trim seam edges evenly.
• Place trimmed seam under the foot and overedge
the seam allowance as illustraled.
Lingerie Seams
To make a lingerie seam durable and f1exible use the
plain zig-zag stitch at a narrow width setting. This
seam treatment is particularly suitable for bias seams.
When seaming nylon tricot insert a 2045 needle in the
machine befare you begin to sew.
• Straight stitch the seam line on wrong side of fabrico
• Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
• From the right side, topstitch with narrow zig-zag
stitching. letting tne needle alternately enter the
seam line and seam thickness. (Stitch width narrow:
stitch length
1
to
1.5.)
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