Serging

(_ Stitch

width:

3 to 6.5

Stitch

length:

Gold stretch stitch position

_ WIDTH O

_) Needle thread tension:

3 to6

Presser foot A:

Zigzag foot

This stitch is ideal for 1/4" (0.6 cm) seams on knits or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim wear.

Place the fabric under the presser foot [A] so that the stitches are made over the raw edge.

_LENGTH

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Elastic Stretch

Stitch

 

 

Stitch

width:

 

3 to

6.5

(_ Stitch

length:

 

Gold

stretch stitch position

Needle

thread tension:

3to

6

Presser

foot

A:

Zigzag foot

Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark elastic into quarters and match these to the center front, center back and side seams.

Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot [A] and stitch into place, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed.

Stretch Patching

(_

Stitch

width:

5 to

6.5

(_

Stitch

length:

Gold

stretch stitch position

(_ Needle thread tension:

2to6

 

 

Presser foot A:

Zigzag foot

This stitch is for patching worn out elbows or knees and for patchwork quilting.

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WIDTH

(_

LENGTH®

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_) WIDTH @

_LENGTH ®

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70

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