Applications | at Straight | ||||||
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A. Seams |
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The | normal | stitch | length for most | ||||
fabrics | is | 3, | but | the length chosen | |||
should | depend | on | the fabric and | ||||
area | of | usage. |
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Usually, | heavier | fabrics | require | ||||
longer | stitches, | and lighter | weight | ||||
fabrics | require shorter stitches. | ||||||
For curved seams | and bias cut | ||||||
areas use a shorter stitch length to | |||||||
add | strength and | elasticity | to the | ||||
seam. |
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B. | Basting/Topstltching | |
Sewing a seam with a longer stitch | ||
is | useful for temporary seams prior | |
to | fitting. |
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Basting stitches | also may be used | |
when gathering | in fullness. | |
Topstitching can | be done very effec | |
tively with the long straight stitch. | ||
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For
a
bolder
stitch,
two
threads
of
the same type can be through one needle (size
threaded 14 or 16).
A heavier thread such as buttonhole | |
twist may | be used for topstitching, |
but be sure to use a larger needle | |
(size 16 or | 18). |
The
triple
stretch
straight
stitch may
be | uses, but | caution must |
as | this stitch | is difficult to |
be used remove.