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Sewing on narrow elastic with Universal stitch
Stitch:
Stitch width:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Sewing on shirring elastic/cord with Gathering stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Universal stitch No. 19 (163 only)
depending on width of elastic
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or
Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional)
Sewing on elastic
· for gathering long lengths of fabric, frills and flounces
in fine fabrics
· works well for gathered sleeve edges and neck
openings
Preparation
· cut elastic to length required
Sewing
· oversew the elastic, adjusting the stitch width to be
slightly wider than the elastic
· needle must not pierce the elastic
· after sewing, adjust the gathers evenly
TIP
Secure the beginning and end of elastic
· sew a few straight stitches backward and
forward to secure the elastic
Quick hem finish
· for children's or doll's clothing
· sew hem with elastic before sewing side seams
Gathering stitch No. 20 virtuosa 163 / No. 27 virtuosa 153
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Buttonhole foot No. 3
Shirring elastic/cord
for gathering long lengths of fabric
Preparation
· cut elastic/cord double the length of the fabric
· fold in half
· hook over the center prong on the buttonhole foot
· take both ends under the foot to the back
Sewing
· sew a few stitches
· lift elastic/cord at the front and pull towards you
· leave ends behind the presser foot
· oversew cord
· after sewing pull the cord to gather the fabric
· stretch elastic while sewing, the tighter it is stretched,
the tighter the gathers
TIP
Securing beginning and end
· sew a few stitches with the feed-dog lowered
Elastic/cord
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