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Practical
stitch
seams
Open seams
Seams
which
are pressed open
.
seam
allowance
width
as
wide
as
wanted
.
seam lies
flat
.
seam
does
not stretch
open
Suggested stitches:
.
straight, narrow zig-zag
and super stretch
Application: primarily
for
woven fabrics
'clothing
Closed seam
(overlock
seams)
Seams
which cannot
be
pressed
open
. sewn
and
neatened
in
one
operation
.
narrow
seam
allowances
Suggested stitches:
.
vari-overlock, double
overlock
Application: primarily
for
knits
and
jerseys
.
excellent
for knit clothing,
Iingerie and bed linens
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Flat
joining
seams
Seams
where
the
edges are overlapped and
then
over-
Sewn
.
sewing
is
on
the
seam allowances
Suggested
stitch:
.stretch-overlock
Application: particularly good
for towelling
and
lycra
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Zig-zag seam
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Stitch:
Stitch
width:
Stitch length:
Need
le:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser
foot:
Zig-zagNo.2
approx.
I
mm
approx.0,5
mm
universal,
ballpoint
or stretch
as
needed
cotton or polyester
up (sewing
position)
Reverse
pattern
foot
No.
1
Open seam
applications
. stitch
has
more
"give"
than
a
straight siitch
.
use
for
knits and outer
wear
.
seam lies
f
lat and
is
not
bulky
.
allows a
garment
to
be
let out
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Seam
in
jersey
or
knits waves
.
to
prevent
the stretching of the
seam
while being
sewn,
reduce
the
presser
foot
pressure
to
suit the fabric
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