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OVEREDGED SEAMS
• Pattern Disc: No. 350
• Stitch Width:
• Needle Position :
• Stitch Length: 1 to 3, depending on fabric
• Special Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Speed: Moderate
1. Cut and fit the garment, allowing for a 15 millimeter
(5/8") seam allowance. Baste seam line.
2. Trim seam edge evenly to a scant 6 millimeter (1/4")
from seam line basting.
3. Place seam under the presser foot so that the
straight stitches fall on the basted seam line and the
zig-zag stitches fall over the seam edge.
LADDER SEAM
The blindstitch ladder seam is particularly appropriate
for knit and stretch fabrics. It is ideal for stretchable
construction seams. and edge finishes for necklines,
pockets and collars in sportswear and swimsuits.
• Pattern Disc: No. 350
• Stitch Width:
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: 1.5 to 2.5
• General Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
1. Make a test sample to adjust stitch length and nee-
dle-thread tension to suit the fabric. (Tension should
be lighter than normal.)
2. Cut and fit garment, allowing for 15 millimeter (5/8")
seam allowance. Baste seam line.
3. Place fabric under presser foot so that the straight
stitches fall on the seam basting and the points
toward the center of the garment.
4. After stitching. open seam by pulling fabric back on
opposite sides of the seam to produce ladder effect.
Press seam allowance after opening.