2Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 2 mm (1/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of
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1Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer
2 Draw a line down the middle
3 Basting stitching
4 2 mm (1/16 inch)
3Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric.
4After sewing is finished, remove the paper and the basting stitches.
Overedge stitching
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Elastic Overlock | 19 | Fixed | 5 (3/16) | |
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Comb Stitch | 21 | Fixed | 5 (3/16) | |
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These stitches are used to join together seams and finish them in one operation. Elastic Overlock Stitch: for sewing stretch materials.
1Put 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.
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2 3 mm (1/8 inch)
•If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch pattern, trim away any excess fabric after stitching.
Feather stitching
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Feather Stitch | 20 | Fixed | 5 (3/16) | |
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Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths, or draperies.
1Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm (1/2 inch) from the edge of the fabric.
2Trim close to the stitching.
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.
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