Singer One Instruction Manual 3 - Page 36

hints on sewing special fabrics Diagonal Stitching Across the Point LEATHER -LOOK VINYL . Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers and hems in place for stitching. . Stitch with a long stitch (1 to 3 mm). A short stitch may cut the fabric. . Sew with a steady, even pace and stitch accurately. Seams cannot be ripped out "without leaving needle marks in the fabric. . The shiny side of some vinyls tends to stick to metal surfaces. Use a strip of tissue paper between the fabric and metal machine surfaces to prevent this. • Topstitching holds seams and garment edges smooth and flat and adds a decorative note. . Reinforce button and buttonhole areas with interfacing. Bound buttonholes are the best choice for vinyls with knit backing. . For sharp points on collars and lapels, take one or two stitches diagonally across the point to allow enough space to smoothly enclose the seam edge. CIRt (Wet-Look Taffeta and Tricot) • Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers, and hems in place for stitching. • • Stitch accurately; seams cannot be ripped out because needle marks femain in the fabric. • Sew seams under light tension by holding fabric slightly taut at front and back of needle. • Stitch cire taffeta with a fairly long stitch 2,5 to 3 mm and use an enclosed edge finish for seams and hems. • Stitch cire knits with a medium length-stitch 2 mm and use a fine ball-point needle. • Machine-worked buttonholes (as well as bound buttonholes) can be made in cire fabric. Always use an interfacing and make sure the close zig-zag stitches do not cut the fabric. 32