Reinforced Straight Stitch - Pfaff Smarter 140s Owner's Manual

Reinforced Straight Stitch

stitch
This stitch is stronger than regular straight
stitch, due to the fact that it is a triple and
0 2-5 0
elastic stitch. The reinforced straight stitch
can be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for
Set for reinforced straight stitch
crotch seams which are subject to consider-
able strain and for topstitching heavy fabrics.
The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward
and one stitch backward, forming a seam
that does not rip easily.
Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as
the fabric moves back and forth.
Three-Step Zigzag Stitch
stitch
Three-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast
raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces
1 3-5 3-6 0
the fabric on the left side and overcasts the
edge on the right side.
Set for three-step zigzag stitch
The stitch can also be used as an elastic
stitch to allow seams to stretch when sew-
ing knit fabrics.
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