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OVERCAST
STRETCH ..........
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial. "VV WW
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier.
White Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
This is the same type of stitch used by
the garment industry in making sports-
wear. It is used for seams of 3/8"
to
1/4"', The seam is formed
and finished
in one operation.
It must be used when
you
are making
swimwear,
ski pants
and other garments
that require stretch.
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can
be overcast
to
prevent
further
raveling.
ELASTIC STRETCH STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - J_'_
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot
Zigzag Presser FoQt
Zigzag Needle Plate
This is a good stitch to use in making or
repairing lingerie.
The stitch is decora-
tive as well
as useful, Simply
stitch
the elastic into place around
the waist
of the garment,
making sure that the
elastic is evenly spaced.
To do this
mark
the
correct
length
piece
into
quarters
and
match
these
markings
with center front and back of the gar-
ment as well as side seams.
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