SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
•Three-Step Zigzag
fSet the Machine
Stitch SRch selector
Top thread tens{on
control I to 4 Sli[eh ter_gth
Zigzag loci
The Stitch and Its 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, ithas
more strength, elasticity, and is flatter
than a regular zigzag.
The three-step zigzag stitch is
especially uselul for:
mending
-- sewing patches smoothly and
securely.
repairing straight tears.
-- finishing seams.
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Seam F!n!shing
Place the tabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly inside
the r_ghthand side of the presser toot.
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches |all at the edge of the tabric.
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
oLace Work
Set the Machine
, Slitch Stitch selector
Top Ihread ter,s_on
cor_trol 1 _o 4 Stitch lenglh
Zigzag toot
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Lace adds a lancifut, feminine touch to
blouses and lingerie. Table linens and
pillows become more elegant when
trimmed with lace.
Turn raw edge oi labric under at least
1/2"', P_ace lace underneath and top-
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching,