Decorative And Stretch Stitches - Singer 6199 Instruction Manual

DECORATIVE AND STRETCH STITCHES

Settings
: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot
: Thread tension control - 5
Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but can also be used
on woven materials.
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than
an ordinary straight stitch because it locks
three times - forwards, backwards and
forwards.
It is particularly suitable for reinforcing the
seams of sportswear in stretch and non-
stretch fabrics, and for curved seams
which take a lot of strain.
Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels,
collars and cuffs to give a professional
finish to your garments.
HONEYCOMB STITCH
T h e H o n e y c o m b s t i t c h i s i d e a l f o r
smocking and useful for overcasting and
attaching elastic and stretch lace.
1. For smocking, first make several rows of
gathers across the fabric that you wish to
smock.
2. C u t a n u n d e r l a y f a b r i c ( s u c h a s
o r g a n d y ) a n d p l a c e i t u n d e r t h e
shirring.
3. Sew the honeycomb stitch over the
gathered rows, securing them in place.
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