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Overcast Stretch Stitchi
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Stitcn
selector:
'10
(2,1Stitctr
wiOtfr:
3
to
6.5
ig,r
Stitctr
length:
Gold stretch stitch position
[4]
Needle thread
tension:
2
to
6
fi
Presser foot
A:
Zigzagtool
This
stitch
is
for sewing a seam with an overcast
finish.
lt
is
used
when making swim wear, ski pants and other
garments
which require stretch.
.
To
sew
Place raw edges
of
fabric to the "left"
of
the needle
as
shown. Sew in
a manner so that the needle pierces the
fabric very close to the outside edge.
Or place the fabric
to allow
a
518"
(1
.6
cm) seam, then trim the seam
allowance. Raw or
worn edges of older garments can
be
overcast
to prevent
f
urther
raveling.
NOTE:Use
a#11blue
stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.
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Smocking
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Stitch selector:
@
Stitcfr
width:
@ Stitcn length:
4
3
to
6.5
Gold stretch
stitch position
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SOL
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Needle thread
tension:
2to
6
if5)
Presser foot
A:
Zigzag
tool
lg,,
Presser
foot
F:
Satin stitch foot
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension
to make
gathering
easier.
.
To
sew
@
Wrong side (Bottom side)
of
fabric
@
Knotted edge
Smocking is a delicate decorative
treatment used
on
children's clothes
or
women's blouses.
Choose
a
soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or
challis.
Cut the fabric three times wider than
the projected width. Set stitch length al"4"
and
sew
rows
of straight
stitches
318"
(1.0 cm)
apart across the area to
be
smocked.
Knot the threads along one
edge@.
From
the other
edge, pull
the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to
distribute
the gathers evenly and secure the threads.
Sew the smocking stitches between
the gathered
rows.
Remove
the straight stitches by pulling them
out.
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