Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.

 

 

Stitch

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

Presser

 

 

 

Stitch Name

Pattern

Application

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

Key

 

 

 

 

Foot

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stretch

5

 

Stretch fabrics

1.0

1.0–3.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

 

stitch

 

 

(1/16)

(1/16–1/8)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-point

9

 

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

 

zigzag stitch

 

 

(3/16)

(1/16–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

 

 

Attaching elastic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

3-point

10

 

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

 

 

 

 

 

zigzag stitch

 

 

 

(3/16)

(1/16–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elastic-

28

 

Attaching elastic to stretch

4.0

0.0–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

 

attaching

 

 

fabrics

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING

Stretch stitching

1Attach zigzag foot “J”.

J

For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).

2Select stitch 5 .

For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

3Sew the fabric without stretching it.

Elastic attaching

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.

1Pinfabric.the elastic tape to the wrong side of the Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.

1

2

1Elastic tape

2 Pin

2Attach zigzag foot “J”.

J

BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).

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Brother PC-420PRW manual Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape, Stretch stitching, Elastic attaching

PC-420, PC-420PRW specifications

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One of the standout features of both models is their expansive selection of built-in stitches. The PC-420PRW boasts 294 unique stitch patterns, including quilting, decorative, and standard utility stitches, while the PC-420 offers a slightly lower count of 67 stitches. This variety allows users to explore their creativity and tackle diverse projects, from garment making to home décor.

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For sewing enthusiasts looking to personalize their projects, the machines come with a variety of included feet for different sewing techniques. From a walking foot for even feeding of multiple layers to a zigzag foot for decorative stitching, users have the right tools at their fingertips. The convenient LCD display screen on both models allows for easy navigation and selection of stitches, adjustments, and settings.

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