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Overcast Stretch Stitching
t_1,
Stitch
selector:
10
(2,r
Stitch
width:
3
to
6.5
G, Stitch
length:
Gold stretch stitch position
t3-'rNeedle
thread
tension:
21o
6
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Presser foot
A:
Zigzaglool
This
stitch
is {or
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 further
raveling.
NOTE:Use
a
#11 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipPed stitching.
Smocking
O
Stitcfr selector:
@
stitcn width:
@ stitcn length:
4
3
to
6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
Needle thread
tension:
2
to
6
15,,
Presser foot
A:
Zigzag fool
io,t
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,
pullthe
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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2
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