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SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
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Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch
Stitching
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Set
the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
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Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Here's How
Elastic Stretch
Stitch
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Setthe
Machine
Stitch
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Selector release
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Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
s_retcn stitch
position
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NOTE:
Be
sure
to
slide
back
the
selector
release to the "'SEW'"
position.
The Stitch and Its Uses
Use this stitch
when
you want a
narrow seam that you do not need to
press open fiat.
It s ideal for 1/4"
seams on
knits or on medium
to
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam.
It is also great
for making elastic swim wear.
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Place the fabric
under the presser
foot
so that the stitches are made
ever theedge.
Or, place your fabric to aglow a 5/8"
seam, then
trim
seam allowance
after.
NOTE:
When
using stretch knit
fabric, use a blue stretch
fabric
needle
which
effectively
prevents
skipped stitches.
Top thread tension
Zigzag foot
control 1 t_4
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
slide
back
the
selector
release to the "SEW"
position.
Choose
this stitch
to attach
elastic
to
garments.
1.
Mark
the elastic
into quarters
and
match
these
to the center
front,
center
back and side seams.
2,
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Place
the
middle
of
the
elastic
under
the
center
of the
presser
foot and stitch
into place, making
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:
sure
the
fabric
is evenly
distri-
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buted.
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