You can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a blanket.
1Setstitch.the pattern selection dial to an overedge
2Put the fabric under the presser foot so that the seamline (or arrowhead point) is approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left of the center of the presser foot. This stitch works best with a seam allowance of approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) as this allows the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to overlock the cut edge of the fabric.
3If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch pattern, trim away any excess fabric after stitching.
A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the illustration below.
Feather Stitching
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Feather Stitch |
| 2.5 (3/32) | |
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Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths, or draperies.
1SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Feather
2Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric.
3Trim close to the stitching.
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching
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| Stitch | Stitch |
Stitch Name | Pattern | Length | Width |
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| [mm (inch)] | [mm (inch)] |
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| Fixed |
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Triple Zigzag |
| 2.5 (3/32) | |
Stretch Stitch |
| Fixed |
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| 2.5 (3/32) |
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This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative top stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch.
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