SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH :L;8_
You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. It is _ accomplished with the illustrated setting and the Modifier set at {he Red Dot.
When the Modifier is turned to the White Dot a Smocking Stitch results. For directions see the next section of this book.
SERGING OR PINE LEAF STRETCH _1_
Serging or pine leaf stretch is used for seam finishing on all types of fabrics. It is a stitch used in the garment industry. It forms a good looking seam, stitching and overcasting the edges. This stitch is useful for seaming of swimwear, stretch
ski pants and other types of knit sportswear. "Modifier must be set on the White
Dot.
if Modifier is set on the red dot, a Shell Stitch can be made on nylon tricot.
BUTTONHOLE SETTING
The three settings illustrated are used in making a bar tacked buttonhole. Detailed instructions are given in the next section of the book.
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