Utility stitches
18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 47. 48.
Stitch No.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
47
48
Description
Quilting, appliqué or pinstitching Closed overlock stitch
Closed overlock stitch
Open overlock stitch
Zigzag stitch, right or left needle position Standard overlock stitch
Finished Edge overlock stitch
Closed overlock stitch
Stretch knit overlock stitch
Overlock stitch
Reinforced Overlock stitch
Blindhem stitch
Elastic blindhem
Basting stitch
Linen buttonhole
Standard buttonhole
Application
For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching.
For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
For joining and overcasting stretch fabric in one operation.
For appliqué couching over cords and creating eyelets.
For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation
For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
Use to mend light jersey knits. Also for a decorative hem and neckline finish.
For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam prevents fabric edges from fraying.
Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey.
For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
For joining and overcasting fraying fabrics. The knitted edge reinforces and prevents fraying on raw edge.
For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.
For securing hems invisibly and finishing the edge on stretch fabrics.
For basting projects pieces together.
Buttonholes for blouses, shirts and linen.
Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillow cases.
I n t r o d u c t i o n
1:9