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Sewing on narrow elastic
with
Universal stitch
1S
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Stitch:
Stitch
width:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser
foot:
Universal
stitch
No.
19
(160
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
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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
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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
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Sewing on shirring elastic/cord
with
Gathering stitch
Stitch:
Need le:
Th
read:
Feed-dog:
Presser
foot:
Gathering
stitch
No. 20
(160
only)
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
Iength 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
ffig-
THp
Securing
.sewaf
beginning
and end
ew stitches
with
the feed-dog
lowered
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