Overcast Stretch Stitching
_t_Stitch selector: 9
Stitch width: 3 to 6.5
Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
This stitch isfor sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is
used when making swim wear, ski pants and other
garments which require stretch.
• To sew
Place raw edges offabric to the "left" of the needle as
shown. Sew in a manner sothat the needle piercesthe
fabric very close to the outside edge. Or place the fabric
to allow a5/8" (1.6 cm) seam, then trim the seam
allowance. Raw or worn edges of older garments canbe
overcast to prevent further raveling.
NOTE:Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.
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Smocking
Stitch selector:
Stitch width:
Stitch length:
Needle thread tension:
Presser foot A:
Presser foot F:
4
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2to6
Zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make
gathering easier.
• To sew
_1_Wrong side (Bottom side) offabric
Knotted edge
Smocking isa delicate decorative treatment used on
children's clothes or women's blouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than
the projected width. Set stitch length at "4"and sew rows
of straight stitches 3/8" (1.0 cm) apart across the area to
be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge_. From the other
edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to
distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.
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