Operation Manual

Sewing
terry
cloth
Terry
cloth
is
rather
loosely
woven
fabric
in
which
seams
easily
break
and
where
hems
are
frequently
thick
and
clumsy.
Here
are
a
few
suggestions
for
getting
the
best
results
when
sewing
in
terry
cloth.
When
overcasting
proceed
as
follows.
Sew
the
garment
together
leaving
5/8”
to
3/4”
seam
allowance.
Trim
the
seams
so
that
they
do
not
fray.
Fold
back
the
seam
allowances
and
sew
the
edges
down
against
the
garment
with
three-step
zig-zag.
Even
though
the
stitching
goes
right
through
to
the
“right”
side
of
the
garment.
it
is
almost
invisible.
If
you
wish
to
reinforce
the
seam
even
further,
you
can.
after
sewing
and
overcasting
as
described
above,
turn
the
garment
“right”
side
out
and
from
the
‘right”
side.
se
a
three-step
zig-zag
along
the
center
of
the
joining
seam.
The
over-lapping
seam
will
be
very
flexible
but
not
quite
as
durable
as
the
previous
reinforced
seam.
Lap
seam
allowances
one
over
the
other,
matching
seam
lines.
Sew
over
both
edges
with
three-step
zig-zag,
once
from
the
right”
side
and
the
second
time
from
the
wrong
side.
Suitable
for
shoulder
seams,
piecing
of
the
reverse
side
of
a
collar,
etc.
When
hemming
terry
cloth
garments.
it
is
only
necessary
to
turn
the
hem
once
and
sew
with
three-step
zig-zag.
This
gives
a
smooth
and
flexible
hem.
Neck
lines
and
armholes
are
finished
in
a
similar
manner.
Turn
the
hem
once
and
sew
down
with
three-step
zig-zag.
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