Stitch Overview; Utility Stitches - Singer C5900 Instruction Manual

Stitch Overview

Utility Stitches

The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing.
The most frequently used stitches are printed next to the stitch selection buttons on the front of the machine (Stitch Menu 1). Those
stitches are selected by touching the corresponding button (if Menu 1 is active). Stitches on menu 2–4 are printed on the Stitch Charts
that can be pulled out at the bottom of the machine.
When sewing, use a thread tension between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Straight Stitch
Center Position
Straight Stitch
Left Position
Straight Stretch
Stitch
Stretch Stitch
Zigzag Stitch
Multi-Step
Zigzag Stitch
Reinforced Zig-
zag Stitch
Overlock Stitch
Blind Hem
Stitch
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch
Slant Overedge
Stitch
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Application
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
For all types of sewing.
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three times
— forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of sportswear and for
curved seams which take a lot of strain.
For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attaching trims, and more.
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam finishing, the
smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more flat than a regular zigzag. It can
also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
For joining fabric edge to edge or decorative sewing.
Sew seam and overcast in one step. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
F
skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
F
garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Seam and overcast in one step. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.