Singer Fashion Mate 257 User Manual

sewing seams
LINGERIE SEAMS
Dainty lingerie seams can be made
durable with plain zigzag stitching.
1 After straight-stitching seam on the
wrong side, press both seam
allowances in the same direction.
2 Set Stitch Width Selector in the
middle and the stitch Length
Selector at 12 or 15.
3 From the right side, topstitch,
letting the needle alternately enter
the seam line and the seam
thickness.
SEAM FINISHES
Seam edges support the garment
andshould be given a durable finish
if the fabric is likely to ravel.
1Set Stitch Width Selector to the left
and the Stitch Length Selector at
12 or 15.
2 Place stitching near the edge of the
seam allowance.
3Trim seam edges evenly, as
illustrated.
FLAT-FELLED
Zigzag stitching gives strength and
durability to flat-felled seams.
1Set Stitch Width Selector in middle.
2Form the seam on right side of
fabric, taking full seam allowance.
3Press the seam to one side, keeping
the right side of the zigzag stitch
uppermost.
4Trim half the under-seam
allowance. Then turn the upper
seam edge evenly over the trimmed
seam, and topstitch.
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Singer Fashion Mate 257 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Needle Threader	Yes
Max Stitch Length	4 mm
Max Stitch Width	5 mm
Speed	750 stitches per minute
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet	Buttonhole Foot
Weight	5.5 kg
Dimensions	34.3 x 15.2 x 27.9 cm