Straight Stretch Stitch; Ultra-Stretch Stitch; Rick-Rack Stretch; Pine-Leaf Stretch/Special Ultra-Stretch Stitches - Singer 645 Owner's Manual

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH:
This stitch may be used on knits and wovens in areas of
stress as a reinforcement stitch. It is excellent for curved
seams such as armholes and crotch seams. For active wear
such as ski pants and girdle fabrics which endure a lot of
stress in .bending and stretching, this stitch may be used
for seaming throughout the garment. With stretch stitch
control at "STRETCH STITCH" position, sew in same
manner as for ordinary sewing.
CAUTION
—
It is difficult to remove this stitch from
fabric. Pre-fit garment before using this stitch.
• TOPSTJTCHJNG
Because this stitch is heavier than an ordinary straight
stitch,
it
is ideal for topstitching, particularly on knits.
ULTRA-STRETCH STITCH:
The Ultra-Stretch Stitches are excellent for stretch fabrics such
as
lingerie, sweater
knits, bathing suit knits, and cotton knits, It has the greatest strength and elasticity
of all.
• RICK-RACK STRETCH
This is most common utility ultrastretch of a triple
back-and-forth zigzag stitches with more elasticity
than regular zigzag.
Pattern:
Special stitches
Length: 5
Width:2—5
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control:
STRETCH
I
Pattern:
Lenoth: 5
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Presti,rs: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control:
STRETCH
Pattern:
Length: 5
Width: 2—5
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All purpose
Stretch Control:
STRETCH
Pattern:
Length: 5
Width: 2-5
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full—Half
Foot: All purpose
Stretch Control:
STRETCH
• PINE-LEAF STRETCH
This
is
the combined stitch of straight stretch and
single sideward stitches, useful for hemming on
most knits and stretchy fabrics,
• SPECIAL ULTRA-STRETCH STITCHES
These are very useful ultra-stretch stitches called smocking, and Blind
Stretch, as shown on pattern marking for various purpose.
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