Instruction book Freesia 415, 425
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Sewing terry cloth
Three-step zigzag
Overcasting
Three-step zigzag is suitable for
overcasting most fabrics. Trim the
edges of the fabric before over-
casting.
Make sure that the needle sews over
the edge of the fabric. Place the
fabric according to the presser foot
(see picture).
Terry cloth is a rather loosely woven
fabric in which seams easily break.
Sew the garment together with
straight stitch. Trim the seams and
press the seam allowance flat and
sew the edges down against the
garment on the wrong side with
three-step zigzag. Even though the
stitching goes right through to the
”right” side of the garment, it is
nearly invisible and even the wrong
side looks neat. The stitching will
also be considerably stronger.
Necklines and armholes are finished
in a similar way.
Three-step zig-zag , can be utili-
zed for mending and darning. A
thread-bare spot is mended by
sewing back and forth with three-
step zigzag. Use the reverse button
. Guide the fabric slightly to the
side. If the fabric is very worn, a
piece of fabric or lining may be
attached to the reverse as
reinforcement. Also see page 37 for
programmable darning stitch.
Mending and darning