Singer One Instruction Manual 4 - Page 58

Even Feed Foot Binding a Blanket Matching Plaids and Stripes 52 THE EVEN FEED FOOT The Even Feed foot improves the feeding of fabrics that tend to stick, stretch, or slip while being sewn. The foot feeds top and bottom fabric layers together so that seams start even, feed evenly, and end even. At the same time, its hold-and-lift action makes it ideal for stay stitching and for topstitching. The Even Feed foot should always be used with the zigzag plate. Use It When Stitching: • Knits, stretch fabrics, synthetics • Shiny fabrics - vinyls, patents, satins • Plaids, stripes, patterns • Bonded fabrics • Pile fabrics - velvets, fake furs, brushed fabrics • Leather and leather-look fabrics • Dungaree seams, welt and slot seams • Belts, waistbands, and patch pockets • Blanket binding and pleats Do Not Use It When: • Speed Basting • Sewing with Flexi-Stitch patterns Preparing Fabric The Even Feed foot will not correct inaccuracies in weaving and cutting, so make sure the grain (of woven fabric) or rib (of knits) is true when you cut your garment. If you are sewing a stripe, plaid, or print, cut fabric pieces to match exactly at the seam line. Line up fabric edges (and first stripe) carefully at seam starts and secure with a pin placed at right angle to the seam line. Most short seams need not be basted. But for seams in plaids and for long or shaped seams, basting or pinning is advisable.