Seeger Techniques Table of Contents Balanced Seeger Stitches Four-Thread Merging Reinforcing Tape Application Soft Gathering Three-Thread Merging .. Edge Hemming and Finishing 2 Lingerie Seams Lace Joining Multipurpose Guide Foot win. 4 Durable Three-Thread Blind Hem ...4 Decorative Decorative Thread Merging ou.
Balanced Seeger Stitches Four-Thread Merging « Balanced stitches are used in construction applications such as seams, overcasting, edgings and finishes. + A balanced three or four-thread stitch has bath loopier threads meeting or knitting at the outside edge of your fabric. See your manual for more information on balancing a stitch.
Soft Gathering Stitch four-thread mock safety stitch Left needle Right needle 0 Differential Knife Thread standard sewing Removable stitch finger on Fabric lightweight Stitch length Three-Thread Merging Using the four-thread stitch and your differential, you can make softly gathered ruffles instantly. Use the set-up information and simply serge the top edge of your fabric and create your ruffle, .
Lingerie Seams + A balanced three-thread stitch is a perfect lightweight seam for lingerie. Stitch three-thread narrow stitch + By removing the stitch finger, you can attain a very narrow and light Right needle 4 0 weight seam for lingerie. Upper loopier 40 + Experiment with the upper and lower loopier tensions to create the per- feet seam and finish for your lingerie project.
Multipurpose Guide Foot * The blind hem foot is also called the multipurpose guide foot. + The guide is movable from left to right and can be used with the left or right needle. * We use this foot in many decorative stitch applications to guide our fabric. Durable Three-Thread Blind He» * The blind hem is basic to knit sewing. This hem is lightweight, offers Stitch three-thread stretch and is nearly invisible. wide stitch Left needle 2.0 ”Upper loopier sn * Use your blind hem foot.
Decorative Thread Merging » Decorative threads can be used in both the needles and the bloopers. » Decorative threads vary in weight, fiber, shape and thickness. The thicker the thread, the lighter the tension needed. . Thickness of thread is usually indicated on the spool. The lower the number, the thicker the thread. . Heavier decorative threads are used in the bloopers only. Most machine embroidery threads are #40 to #50 weight and can be used in your serge needles or bloopers.
Flat lock Top stitching Stitch flat lock Left needle 15-20 Upper loopier Lower loopier Differential Knife disabled Thread decorative heavy Removable stitch finger on Fabric any stitch length 20-50 Foot blind hem Flat lock Applique * Set your machine using the settings below. Test your stitch on a scrap of fabric and adjust tensions if needed. « Seeger top stitching can be done in the body of the fabric by surging on a fold and opening it. + Seeger top stitching can be used to seam two fabrics together.
Decorative Lace and Tape Application Stitch Left needle Upper loopier Lower loopier Differential Knife Thread Removable Fabric Stitch length 20 flat lock 25 60-80 0-07 30-50 decorative heavy ) on These are quick and easy ways to apply ribbon or lace to garments or craft projects. Flat locking lace to the body or the edge of your fabric adds a beautiful look. 1. Attach the multipurpose foot guide, set up your machine using the instructions at left and test a scrap of folded fabric.
Napkin Fir Stitch Right idle Upper loopier Lower loopier Differential Removable stitch finger Fabric Stitch length Foot 007-0 30-50 standard sewing off lightweight woven R . all purpose Tablecloth Edging (wide) * Using the set up instructions at left, set your serge for rolled edge. Check your manual for information about removing the stitch finger. + The set up instructions reflect tensions using standard sewing thread. You may have to adjust any tension setting for changes in thread type.
Formal and Bridal Wear Beautiful effects can be created for formal wear using your serge and a few simple techniques. Scarf Edge Rolled Hem + Chiffon and satin, as well as other delicate fabrics, require a delicate hem. Stitch narrow reeled edge . em « The scarf edge rolled hem is perfect for these fixations.
Fabric Flowers Have you ever noticed those beautiful flowers or chiffon ruffles on many Stitch narrow rolled edge formal dresses? Your rolled edge and some 20% or 50# fishing line is all Right needle 4.0 you need! Upper loopier 40 One key to beautiful ruffles and flowers is to use fabric cut on the bias. 2 . 1. Set your serge for a narrow rolled edge. Differential Cut a 3" bias strip of fabric (a bias cut on a 45” fabric is about Knife 60 . 56-58" long). Thread #40 . Removable. 3.
Pin Tucking Stitch rolled edge Right needle 4.0 Lower loopier Differential Knife ~~ Thread #0 Removable stitch finger off Fabric soft, very lightweight woven 10-25 Foot blind her Heirloom Lace Insertion Seeger pin tucks are simply a rolled edge setup stitched on the fold of a fabric. » Pin tucks do not roll.
Gathering Foot Quick Start Guide 12 Fabric separate Your serge gathering foot is designed to be used to gather fabric that is placed under the foot or to gather one fabric into another (shirring) by placing a second fabric through the slot and above the separator plate. The gathering foot accelerates the gather produced by the differential feed dog creating beautiful ruffles and gathers in light to mid weight fabrics.
Gathering Foot Quick Start Guide (continued) Finish surging the rest of the garment. To maximize fullness, strips were cut and shirred together one at a time. Adding a ruffle at the armhole replaces the need for facings on a sleeveless garment. {Jumbo Rick Rack was sandwiched in between fabrics before seaming to create decoration on bodice.) Shirring Curtain Ruffles Curtain ruffles should be made in a similar fashion as above skirt application.
