Singer Simple 3223BY 3223 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 5

Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled

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English 19 STRAIGHT STITCH Inserting Piping 20 STRAIGHT STITCH Narrow / Rolled Hems 21 STRAIGHT STITCH Topstitched Hems 22 STRAIGHT STITCH Understitching 23 STRAIGHT STITCH Stay Stitching 24 STRAIGHT STITCH Darning accessory for some machine models) to help sew closer to the piping. There is a demonstration of this in our Zipper Foot video. Piping can be used in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. It can be purchased pre-made in packages, or you can make it yourself. To insert piping, sandwich the piping between the fabric layers, with the bulk of the piping on the left side. It may be helpful to baste the layers together before stitching them at the machine. Set the machine for straight stitch and attach the Zipper Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). There is a demonstration of this in our Zipper Foot video. Very narrow hems can be stitched at the edge of light to medium weight fabrics using a Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). This foot has a small scroll in front that feeds the fabric while the machines sews a straight stitch to secure the hem in place. See this video for information on using the Narrow/Rolled Hem Foot. Sew simple hems using a straight stitch. The stitches will be seen on both the top side and back side of your project. Use a thread that matches the fabric for a hem that is less noticeable, or choose a contrasting thread for a bold appearance. Understitching is used to help prevent a waistline or neckline facing from rolling to the outside. Set the machine for straight stitch. Sew though the facing and seam allowance only. The understitching will not be visible from the outside of the project. Sleeves, necklines, and princess seams are curved and can become distorted and difficult to join to the rest of the garment. Stay-stitching is used to help stabilize fabric by preventing stretching and distortion. Set the machine for straight stitch. Sew just inside the seam allowance. Small holes or tears in fabric can be repaired using a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) and the straight stitch. Place a small piece of fabric behind the area to be repaired. Set the machine for straigth stitch, cover or disengage the feed teeth (check your machine manual), and thread 5 of 81

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English
accessory for some machine models) to help
sew closer to the piping.
There is a
demonstration of this in our Zipper Foot video.
19
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Inserting
Piping
Piping can be used in home decor, fashion and
accessory sewing, and more.
It can be
purchased pre-made in packages, or you can
make it yourself.
To insert piping, sandwich the
piping between the fabric layers, with the bulk of
the piping on the left side.
It may be helpful to
baste the layers together before stitching them
at the machine.
Set the machine for straight
stitch and attach the Zipper Foot (additional
accessory for some machine models).
There is
a demonstration of this in our Zipper Foot video.
20
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Narrow /
Rolled Hems
Very narrow hems can be stitched at the edge
of light to medium weight fabrics using a
Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled
Hem Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models).
This foot has a small scroll
in front that feeds the fabric while the machines
sews a straight stitch to secure the hem in
place.
See this video for information on using
the Narrow/Rolled Hem Foot.
21
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Topstitched
Hems
Sew simple hems using a straight stitch.
The
stitches will be seen on both the top side and
back side of your project.
Use a thread that
matches the fabric for a hem that is less
noticeable, or choose a contrasting thread for a
bold appearance.
22
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Understitching
Understitching is used to help prevent a
waistline or neckline facing from rolling to the
outside.
Set the machine for straight stitch.
Sew though the facing and seam allowance
only.
The understitching will not be visible from
the outside of the project.
23
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Stay Stitching
Sleeves, necklines, and princess seams are
curved and can become distorted and diļ¬ƒcult
to join to the rest of the garment.
Stay-stitching
is used to help stabilize fabric by preventing
stretching and distortion.
Set the machine for
straight stitch.
Sew just inside the seam
allowance.
24
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Darning
Small holes or tears in fabric can be repaired
using a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional
accessory for some machine models) and the
straight stitch.
Place a small piece of fabric
behind the area to be repaired.
Set the machine
for straigth stitch, cover or disengage the feed
teeth (check your machine manual), and thread
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