Singer 398054 Operation And Safety Notes page 106

DECORATIVE AND STRETCH STITCHES
SETTINGS: Presser foot - All Purpose Foot (J)
or Satin Stitch Foot (Z)
Thread tension control – 4
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
The Honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking
and useful for overcasting and attaching elas-
tic and stretch lace.
1. For smocking, first make several rows of
gathers across the fabric that you wish to
smock.
2. Cut an underlay fabric (such as organdy)
and place it under the shirring.
3. Sew the honeycomb stitch over the gath-
ered rows, securing them in place.
OVEREDGE STITCH
This is the same type stitch used by the gar-
ment industry in making sportswear - it forms
and finishes the seam in one operation.
It's very effective for use in repairing raw or
worn seams of garments.
FEATHER STITCH
The pleasing appearance of this stitch en-
ables it to be used for decorative topstitching
or for attaching laces and trims.
It is also ideal for quilting applications and
edge-joining.
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