Sewing Darts - Singer Fashion Mate 237 Instructions Manual

sewing darts

Darts can be made by either of two
methods: "regular" or "continuous-
thread."
REGULAR DARTS
1 Stitch from the seam edge,
tapering gradually to the point.
2 Stitch beyond the fabric to form a
thread chain ¾ inch to 1 inch
long.
3 Tie the thread ends into a single
knot close to the stitching.
CONTINUE-THREAD DARTS
The continuous-thread method is
particularly useful for darts in sheer
fabrics, where transparency requires
a neat, clean finish. It is also useful
for darts made on the outside of a
garment as a styling detail.
1 Raise the presser foot and unthread
the needle. Pull up the bobbin
thread and draw it through the
needle from right to left (in the
opposite direction
threading).
2 Tie bobbin and upper threads
together, and draw knot through
threading points toward spool until
enough of the bobbin thread has
passed the thread guide nearest the
spool to complete stitching the full
length of the dart. Make sure that
there is no slack thread between
spool and bobbin.
3 Stitch from point of toward edge of
garment, backstitch to reinforce.
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