Singer Fashion Mate 3342 3342 Stitch Applications Guide - Page 7

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English 29 ZIGZAG STITCH Attaching Trims 30 ZIGZAG STITCH Sewing on Buttons 31 ZIGZAG STITCH Elastic Insertion 32 ZIGZAG STITCH Gathering such as 12wt cotton, use a larger size needle so that the thread passes freely through it. It is recommended to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric to help support the stitches. Use the zigzag stitch to sew over ribbons and trims. It's an easy way to embellish projects. Set the zigzag width based on the width of the ribbon. If your machine has adjustable stitch length, the stitch length should be set at a fairly long setting so the ribbon is visible between the stitches. It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. Use the zigzag stitch to attach buttons. Disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth (see your machine manual). It is helpful to use the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) which helps hold the button securely and provides a clearer view of the stitching area than does the All-Purpose Foot. Place the button on the fabric underneath the foot. Set the machine for a zigzag stitch. Turn the handwheel toward you slowly to check that the left and right movement of the needle clears the button's holes. If the needle doesn't clear both holes, adjust stitch width (if your machine has adjustable stitch width) accordingly until it does. Sew several stitches to attach button. Bring thread tails to back of fabric and tie to secure. For more information, see this video. Insert elastic easliy with the zigzag stitch. For elastic that is 1/4" - 3/8" wide, place the elastic though the opening of the All-Purpose Foot. This will help keep the elastic from slipping from left to right as you sew. Hold the elastic from in front and in back of the presser foot, stretching the elastic as you do so. For some fabrics, gathering can be a challenge. Try using your machine's zigzag stitch to create a "casing" over a cord. Place a knot at one end of the cord. For machines with adjustable stitch width, select a width setting that is wide enough to cover the cord, but not actually stitch the cord itself. If the machine has adjustable stitch length, select a fairly long stitch length setting. It is helpful to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which has a groove to guide the cord easily as you 7 of 91

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English
such as 12wt cotton, use a larger size needle so
that the thread passes freely through it.
It is
recommended to use a stabilizer underneath the
fabric to help support the stitches.
29
ZIGZAG
STITCH
Attaching
Trims
Use the zigzag stitch to sew over ribbons and
trims.
It's an easy way to embellish projects.
Set the zigzag width based on the width of the
ribbon.
If your machine has adjustable stitch
length, the stitch length should be set at a fairly
long setting so the ribbon is visible between the
stitches.
It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot
(additional accessory for some machine
models), which provides a clear view of the
sewing area.
30
ZIGZAG
STITCH
Sewing on
Buttons
Use the zigzag stitch to attach buttons.
Disengage or cover the machine's feed teeth
(see your machine manual).
It is helpful to use
the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for
some machine models) which helps hold the
button securely and provides a clearer view of
the stitching area than does the All-Purpose
Foot.
Place the button on the fabric underneath
the foot. Set the machine for a zigzag stitch.
Turn the handwheel toward you slowly to check
that the left and right movement of the needle
clears the button's holes.
If the needle doesn't
clear both holes, adjust stitch width (if your
machine has adjustable stitch width)
accordingly until it does.
Sew several stitches to
attach button.
Bring thread tails to back of
fabric and tie to secure.
For more information,
see this video.
31
ZIGZAG
STITCH
Elastic
Insertion
Insert elastic easliy with the zigzag stitch.
For
elastic that is 1/4" - 3/8" wide, place the elastic
though the opening of the All-Purpose Foot.
This will help keep the elastic from slipping from
left to right as you sew.
Hold the elastic from in
front and in back of the presser foot, stretching
the elastic as you do so.
32
ZIGZAG
STITCH
Gathering
For some fabrics, gathering can be a challenge.
Try using your machine's zigzag stitch to create
a "casing" over a cord.
Place a knot at one end
of the cord.
For machines with adjustable stitch
width, select a width setting that is wide enough
to cover the cord, but not actually stitch the cord
itself.
If the machine has adjustable stitch
length, select a fairly long stitch length setting.
It is helpful to use a Cording Foot (additional
accessory for some machine models), which
has a groove to guide the cord easily as you
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