Singer Fashion Mate 257 User Manual

mending
The zigzag stitch is just as useful for
mending as it is for creative sewing.
The zigzag stitch forms a firm,
flexible bond for repairing tears and
for reinforcing elastic. Set Stitch
Width Selector at the widest width
(the far left).
TEARS
1 Set Stitch Length Selector in FINE
area.
2 Trim ragged edges.
3 Place underlay on the wrong side
of tear for reinforcement. Do not
baste.
4 Stitch on the right side, bringing
the edges of the tear together.
5 Shorten stitch length at ends and
corners to give extra strength.
6 Trim underlay.
ELASTIC
1 Set Stitch Length Selector at 12 or
15.
2 Fit elastic for desired snugness at
waistline, allowing one inch for
joining. Lap the ends one inch, turn
the ends under, and join with
zigzag stitching.
3 Divide the elastic band and
garment waistline into quarters.
Lap the elastic over the fabric and
pin the two together at these
intervals.
4 Hold the elastic taut as you stitch
so that it will remain stretchable
after stitching is completed.
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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