Singer 3116 Simple Instruction Manual - Page 67

Multi-stitch zig-zag, Bar tack

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GB Multi-stitch zig-zag Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the stitch pattern dial to " ". Set machine as illustrated on left. Place patch in position. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches. (1) When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides. Depending on the type of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. (2) Bar tack Set the stitch pattern dial to " " or " ". Set the stitch length dial to "1" - "1.5". This function is used to secure the tops of kick pleats, as well as pocket openings. First use a straight stitch across the top of the pocket or pleat. This seam should be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch long. Set stitch to zigzag and stitch over the straight stitch backstitch at the beginning and end of stitch to secure ends. 1 2 60

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Multi-stitch zig-zag
Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing
edges.
Set the stitch pattern dial to "
".
Place patch in position. The stitch length can be shortened
to produce very close stitches. (1)
When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of
backing fabric to reinforce. The stitch density can be varied
by adjusting the stitch length. First sew over the center and
then overlap on both sides. Depending on the type of fabric
and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. (2)
Set machine as illustrated on left.
Bar tack
Set the stitch pattern dial to "
" or "
".
Set the stitch length dial to "1" - "1.5".
This function is used to secure the tops of kick pleats, as
well as pocket openings. First use a straight stitch across
the top of the pocket or pleat. This seam should be
approximately 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch long. Set stitch to
zigzag and stitch over the straight stitch backstitch at the
beginning and end of stitch to secure ends.
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