Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag - Singer 5107 User Manual

MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG
The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join or reinforce
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without bulk. With this stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, construct lingerie
and swimsuits and finish seams. There are many other useful applications for the multi-
stitch zig-zag.
Bar Tacks
. Pattern Selector:
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Stitch Width:
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. Stitch Length: 0
. General Purpose Needle Plate
. General Purpose Foot 1
2
Make a test sample, using scraps of your
material, and duplicating all garment '
thicknesses. _ _'
1. Mark position for the finished end of belt
loop on the fabric.
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. Place belt loop, wrong side up. Straight
stitch with cut end 3mm (1/8 inch) from
edge of garment; do not stitch beyond
edges of the belt loop. Trim the end close
to the stitching and press. |
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2. Fold belt loop back on the stitching line and
press,
. Set your machine according to the code
above.
. Stitch 3mm (1 /8 inch) from the fold using
the multi-stitch zig-zag stitch.
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3. Fold over second part and bar tack.
Mending a Tear
* Trim ragged edges.
. Place underlay on the wrong side of tear for
reinforcement, Hand baste underlay in place.
* Stitch on the right side, using a stitch length
between 1 and 2, bringing the edges of the
tear together. Shorten stitch length at ends
and corners to give extra strength.
* Trim underlay.
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