Singer Merritt 2404 Instruction Book page 55

Ladder5eam
The blindslilch ladder seam ís particularly appropriate
for knil and stretch fabrics. II is ideal for stretchable
construction seams, and edge finishes for necklines,
pockets and collars in sportswear and swimsuils.
• Paliem: Blinostitch
Dlsc 350
• Needle Posilion: L
@]
R
• Stítch Widlh:
·--~I
.. Slilch Lenqth:
1.5lo 2.5
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• General Purpose Fool
• 'Make a test sample lo adiust sfitch widlh and lenglh
and needle Ihread lension lo sult lhe fabrico Needle
Ihread lension should be liqhter Ihan normal.
• Cul and tit garmenl. allowing for 1.5 cm (5/8 inch)
seam allowance. Basle seam line.
• Place fabric under presser 1001 so that lhe straíçht
stítches fali on lhe seam line basling and lhe poínts
loward lhe centre of lhe garment.
• After Slilching, open seam by pulling fabric back on
opposite sides ot lhe seam lo produce ladder effect.
Press seam allowance after opening,
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