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Keeping up Appearances
MENDING
Many of the zig-zag stitch patterns are just as useful
for mending as they are for creative sewing. The multi-
stitch zig-zag ( ) forms a firm, flexible bond for
repairing tears and for replacing elastic. The plain zig-
zag ( ) is useful for making bar tacks to repair lin-
gerie.
Tears
• Pattern Disc: NO. 2
• Stitch width:
• Needle Position:
• Stitch Length: About 1 or to suit fabric
• General Purpose Presser Foot
• General Purpose Needle Plate
1. Trim ragged edges.
2. Place underlay on the wrong side of tear for , rein-
forcement (It is best not to baste or pin the underlay
since you will be bringing the edges of the tear
together in the next step.)
3. Stitch on the right side, bringing the edges of the
tear together
4. Shorten stitch length at ends and corners to give
extra strength.
5. Trim underlay.
Bar Tacks
Use Disc No. 1, plain zig-zag, at satin-stitch length
between 0 and 1 (micro area) for belt loops, pockets,
zippers, shoulder straps. etc.
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