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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
e Three-Step Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
i
(Model 127141
Top thread tension I :_ I
control ! to 4
(Model 116071
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
Zigzag foot
The Stitch and tts Uses
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic zigzag stitch, It
has more strength, elasticity, and =s
flatter than a regular zigzag.
The three-step zigzag stitch is especial-
ly useful for:
- mending
- sewing patches smoothly and
securely.
repairing straight tears.
finishing seams.
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Seam Finishing
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge wilt be slightly reside
the right hand side of the presser foot.
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.
Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
Lace Work
Set the Machine
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch se]ector
(Model 127141
(Model 116071
Stitch length
control 1
Zigzag foot
Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch
to blouses and lingerie° Table Iinens
and pillows become more elegan[
when tr_mmed w{th lace.
Turn raw edge of fabric under at least
I/2" Place lace underneath and top-
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to st=tchmg.