Recommended stitch lenghts for the various types of stitches
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1 | Buttonhole stitch, | 5 | ||
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2 | Straight stitch | 0 | ||
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3 | Straight stitch | 0 | ||
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4 | Zigzag stitch | 1.5 | ||
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5 | Zigzag stitch | 3.5 | ||
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6 | Zigzag stitch | 5 | ||
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7 | Blind hem stitch | 3 | ||
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8 | Shell stitch | 5 | ||
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9 | Elastic stitch | 5 | ||
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10 | Stretch blind stitch | 3 | ||
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12 | Scallop stitch | 5 | ||
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13 | Random zigzag stitch | 5 | ||
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14 | Pearl stitch | 5 | ||
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15 | Fishbone stitch | 5 | fixed; | |
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16 | Arrow point stitch | 5 | fixed; | |
(13/64) | 2.5 (3/32) | |||
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17 | Feather stitch | 5 | fixed; | |
(13/64) | 2.5 (3/32) | |||
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18 | Slant edging (open) | 5 | fixed; | |
overlock stitch | (13/64) | 2.5 (3/32) | ||
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19 | Elastic overlock stitch | 5 | fixed; | |
(13/64) | 2.5 (3/32) | |||
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20 | Triple zigzag stretch stitch | 5 | fixed; | |
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21 | Triple stretch stitch | 0 | fixed; | |
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