Pfaff 1212 Owner's Manual - Page 16

Shirring with tiller thread Ultra-Matic stitch selector: longest zigzag stitch in stitch range 5 or 6. Central needle position Attach cording foot No. 93-040915-35. To produce a durable shirring effect, a filler thread is needed_ As with single-needle cording, the thread best suited for this purpose is a cotton thread.Place the filler thread under the groove of the cording foot and sew on the wrong side of the fabric. When you have finished the zigzag seam, slide the material along the filler thread to distribute its fullness evenly. Inserting a filler thread in the shirring makes it more durable. 30 '44. V•Cte " A V 4.• Aor, /7// ti Overcasting edges Ultra-Matic stitch selector: immediately to the right of number 9 in stitch range 9. Central needle position Engage Matchmaker foot if material is cut on the bias: Attach ordinary sewing foot No. 93-040 910-91. As you sew along the fabric edge, make sure the needle takes one stitch into the fabric and the other over its edge. in this way, a neat edge finish is produced. If the fabric is loosely woven, more fabric yarns must be caught In the seam. For this reason, set the machine for a medium or long stitch length in stitch range 8. -7-, '77 • 31