Honeycomb Stitch Edges
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
54
Practical Stitches – Applications
Stitch:
Honeycomb stitch No. 8
Needle:
universal, ballpoint, or stretch
Thread:
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Honeycomb Stitch Edges
for all cotton, wool, synthetic and
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mixed fiber knits
Preparation
turn the raw edge under by 3/8"
(1cm); press and baste if required
Sewing
sew from the right side a presser
foot away from the edge
trim excess fabric from the wrong
side
Balance/Corrections
The Honeycomb stitch opens up and
it does not look correct:
turn the stitch length knob until
the stitch in the right portion of
the screen is identical with the
stitch on the fabric
TIP
Needle stop down
Needle stays in fabric when pivoting
around curves (neck edges and armholes).
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for more information on the
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Balance function see page 177
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