Practical stitches
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6.1 Overview Practical stitches
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Practical stitches
Stitch
Stitch
pattern
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Name
Description
Straight stitch
Sew together and top-stitch.
Zigzag
Reinforcing seams, overcasting edges, sewing
elastic seams and attaching lace.
Vari-Overlock
Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic
fabrics.
Running stitch
Darning with running stitch, mending fabrics,
reinforcing edges.
Securing program
Securing starts and ends of seams by straight
stitching.
Triple Straight stitch
Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible
hems and seams.
Triple Zig zag
Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible
hems and seams.
Honeycomb stitch
For stretch fabrics and hems. Is also used with
elastic thread in the bobbin.
Blind stitch
Blind hems, shell edging effect on soft jerseys
and fine material, decorative seams.
Double overlock
Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic
fabrics.
Superstretch stitch
For highly stretch fabrics. For all types of
clothing.
Gathering stitch
Most types of fabric; gathering with elastic,
butted seams = butting two pressed edges
and sewing together, decorative stitches.