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Overcast Stretch Stitching
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Stitch width:
Stitch length:
Needle thread tension:
Stitch widih:
Stitch length:
Needle thread tension:
Presser foot A:
Presser foot Fl
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2 t o 6
Zigzag lool
This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast
finish. lt is used when making swim wear, ski pants
and other garments which require stretch.
. To Sew:
Place raw edge of fabric lo the "|eft" of the needle as
shown. Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces
the fabric very close to the outside edge.
Or place the fabric to allow a 5/g'(1.6 cm) seam,
then trim the seam allowance.
Raw or worn edges of older garments can be
overcasted to prevent further raveling.
NOTE:
Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.
Smocking
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3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch pos;tion
2 t o 6
Zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
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Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment on
children's clothes or women's blouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cul the fabric ihree times wider
than the projected width. Set stitch length at
"4"
and sew rows of straight stitches 3/g'(1 cm) apad
across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along lhe edge. Pull the bobbin
threads to distribute the gathers evenly and secure
the threads.
Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between
the gathered rows. Remove the gathering stitphes.
NOTE| Loosen the needle thread tension to
make gathering easier.
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