White 1927 Instruction Book page 35

Applications of the Elastic
Overlockstitch
This stitch is very effective for
overcasting, edgestitching, etc,
on knits and very stretchy fabrics,
also, for decoration.
Topstitching
A decorative topstitch can be
produced with the elastic edging
stitch. Stitch around the structural
lines of the garments for a dramat
ic effect. Topstitch a braid or
decorative inset with the elastic
edging to add an
additional
decorative flair.
Pattern: ,U
Length: 5
width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: L or R
Edging
As with the stretch blind hem,
the elastic edging stitch can be
used for a decorative edge on
place mats, napkins and table
cloths. Proceed as you would
with the stretch blind hem stitch,
but use the elastic edging stitch
instead.
Pattern :2
Length: 5
Width: 3-5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: M, L or R
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