UTILITY STITCHES
3 UTILITY STITCHES
USEFUL STITCHES
Zigzag stitches
You can use the zigzag stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials.
Number
cStart sawing.
on dial
Stitch name Application
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| Zigzag stitch |
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| Overcasting and |
3 |
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| Zigzag stitch | attaching appliqués. |
| Select the desired | |
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| width. |
4 |
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| Zigzag stitch |
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5 | Zigzag (satin) | Overcasting and |
| attaching appliqués | |
| stitch | with the decorative |
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| satin stitches. |
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aSelect a stitch.
•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 22).
bLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.
•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23).
Memo
●When sewing with a zigzag stitch, use straight stitches at the beginning and end of the zigzag stitch for reinforcement.
dWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread.
•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23).
CAUTION
●Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
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