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WHERE TO USE WHICH
STRETCH STITCH:
A CHECK-CHART
td lower
needle
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stretchy suggestions...
constructed knits sometimes catch
toes of presser foot. To remedy this,
short strip of transparent tape around
foot encasing both toes.
avoid tangled threads when working with
tits, start seams carefully. Position fabric
before lowering presser
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It is always a good idea to test thread tension
and stitches
on a scrap of the fabric being
used.
Knits contain more yarn than woven fabrics,
so you will need to take greater care to keep
your machine clean specially in feed dog and
bobbin case area.
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
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RICK-RACK
STRETCH
SMOCKING
STRETCH
ELASTIC
STRETCH
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OVERCAST
STRETCH
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SERGING
OR PINE LEAF
PLAIN ZIGZAG
Specially for Stretch
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Use on stretch and knit fabrics and to repair ready made
garments
at stress points.
Basic stitch for atl garment
seams requiring "give"
(i. e. armholes,
crotch area, etc.},
Use also to sew center seam of men's neck ties and seams
cut on the bias.
A basic multi-purposestretch
stitch with 'same usage as
zigzag stitch, especially for lightweight
stretch fabrics.
A decorative stitch for use on Children's Ciothing, lingerie,
yokes of blouses, dress bodice.
Use to apply etastic io top 0f iingerie
or-to
repair ready-
made lingerie and replace or restitch elastic.
Use on sportswear where
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seams are required. Makes
and finishes seams at same time.
Use for overcasting
fabrics that ravel or fray easily.., and
for
seams
that
need
a
great
deal
of
stretch
(i.e.
swimwear,
other sportswear,
girdles). Also good-iookingl
SHELL STITCH
"Everyday"
Stitches with Stretch Applications
Use for all-purpose
stretch sewing,
seam finishing,
edge
finishing, or attaching stretch laces.
A good finishing stitch for nylon tricot lingerie.
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