Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 Instruction Manual 2 - Page 126

Elastic Foot

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ELASTIC FOOT The Elastic Foot is used for inserting elastic into a seam. It can be used for swimwear, lingerie and other sewing projects. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: • Needles: • • Upper Knife: • Stitch Length: • Foot: Set to "N" Use both the right & left needle for wider elastic, right needle for narrow elastic Engaged Set to 3 or 4 Attach (snap-on) elastic foot Sewing Instructions • Set the needles at the highest position • Raise the presser foot • Loosen screw (2), which will allow the brake (1) to be raised • Insert the elastic tape (3) into the foot under the brake and run it through to the back of the foot • Tighten screw (2); the more you tighten, the more pressure will be added to the brake (1), causing the elastic to stretch even more • Lay the seam under the presser foot, lining up the fabric to sew a 5/8" seam • Lower the presser foot and begin to sew • When seam is complete, continue to sew over the elastic for approximately 1 to 2 inches. Cut elastic and remove from machine. Additional Presser Feet page 3

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Additional Presser Feet page 3
ELASTIC FOOT
The Elastic Foot is used for inserting elastic into a seam.
It can be used for
swimwear, lingerie and other sewing projects.
Machine Preparation
•
Differential Feed:
Set to “N”
•
Needles:
Use both the right & left needle for wider elastic, right needle for narrow
•
elastic
•
Upper Knife:
Engaged
•
Stitch Length:
Set to 3 or 4
•
Foot:
Attach (snap-on) elastic foot
Sewing Instructions
•
Set the needles at the highest position
•
Raise the presser foot
•
Loosen screw (2), which will allow the brake (1) to be raised
•
Insert the elastic tape (3) into the foot under the brake and run it through to the back of the foot
•
Tighten screw (2);
the more you tighten, the more pressure will be added to the brake (1),
causing the elastic to stretch even more
•
Lay the seam under the presser foot, lining up the fabric to sew a 5/8” seam
•
Lower the presser foot and begin to sew
•
When seam is complete, continue to sew over the elastic for approximately 1 to 2 inches.
Cut
elastic and remove from machine.