Stitch Overview; Utility Stitches - Singer F687C Instruction Manual

Stitch Overview

Utility Stitches

The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing.
The most frequently used stitches are printed next to the stitch selection buttons on the front of the machine (Stitch Menu 1). Those
stitches are selected by touching the corresponding button (if Menu 1 is active). Stitches on menu 2–4 are printed on the Stitch
Charts that can be pulled out at the bottom of the machine.
When sewing, use a thread tension between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Straight Stitch
Center Position
Straight Stitch
Left Position
Straight Stretch
Stitch
Stretch Stitch
Zigzag Stitch
Multi-Step
Zigzag Stitch
Reinforced
Zigzag Stitch
Overlock Stitch
Blind Hem
Stitch
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch
Slant Overedge
Stitch
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Application
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
For all types of sewing.
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three
times — forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of
sportswear and for curved seams which take a lot of strain.
For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique and attaching ribbons and
trims.
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam finishing,
the smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more flat than a regular zigzag.
It can also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For decorative sewing.
Sew seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and
medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
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skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
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garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and heavy
stretch fabrics.