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Elastic/cord
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Sewing on wide elastic with Running stitch
Stitch length:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stitch:
Running stitch No. 4
adjust to suit elastic
Needle:
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
Thread:
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Wide elastic
for finishing openings on sports wear and lingerie
Preparation
· cut elastic to length required
· divide opening and elastic into 4 equal sections and
mark
· pin elastic to opening, matching up markings
Sewing
· as you sew, stretch the elastic to fit the opening
· trim surplus fabric
TIP
Gather the fabric edge first
· first sew two rows of straight stitching (stitch length
5 mm) 5–10 cm long
· knot threads at seam begin
· pull bobbin threads, gather fabric
· elastic band can be sewn over gathered fabric without
stretching elastic
· an evenly gathered edge is completed
Elastic is stretched
· reduce the presser foot pressure to suit fabric and
elastic
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