o Overcast Stretch Stitching
fSet the Machine
Top thread tension
control 2to 6
A; Zigzag toot
Stitch width
control 3to 5
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Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
pos_tlon
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Stretch Stitch
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The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used for sewing a
seam with anovercast fimsh.
The seam ts formed and fin=shed m
one operation, It can be used when
you are maMng sw_mwear, sM pants
and other garments that require
stretch.
Here's How
Place the raw edge of the fabric to
the LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
!ust short of the outsnde edge.
Or, place your fabnc to ailow a 5/8"
seam, then thin seam allowance
after,
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling,
NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches,
o Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
Setthe Machine
Stitch width
controI 3to 5
Top thread tenslon
control 3 to 6 Stitch length
control yel!ow
stretch stitch
pos|t_on
A: Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
Use this stitch when you want a
narrow seam that you do not need to
press open flat. it _s_deal for 1/4"
seams on kmts or on medium to
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam, It Js also great
for making elastic swim wear,
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Here's How
Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the stitches are made
over the edge,
NOTE :When using stretch kmt
fabnc, use a blue stretch
fabric needle which
effectwely prevents
skipped stitches.
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