Basic stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Two stitches are available for basic stitching.
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| Straight stitch | Attaching | |
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| (Center needle | stitching, and | |
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| position) | sewing gathers | |
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| or darning, etc. | |
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| Straight stitch | Basic stitching, | |
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| (Left needle | sewing gathers | |
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| position) | or pintucks, etc. | |
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aBaste or pin together the fabric pieces.
bSelect a stitch.
•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 22).
cLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.
dStart sewing.
•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23).
eWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread.
•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23).
Blind hem stitching
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.
Number | Stitch name | Application | |
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12 | Stretch blind | Blind hem stitching on | |
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| Stitch | stretch fabrics. | |
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aReverse the skirt or pants.
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aRight side of fabric
bBottom side
bFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press.
<Seen from the side>
aWrong side of fabric
bRight side of fabric
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