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stretchy suggestions...

constructed knits sometimes catch toes of presser foot. To remedy this, short strip of transparent tape around

foot encasing both toes.

avoid tangled threads when working with tits, start seams carefully. Position fabric td lower needle before lowering presser

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It is always a good idea to test thread tension and stitches on a scrap of the fabric being used.

Knits contain more yarn than woven fabrics, so you will need to take greater care to keep your machine clean specially in feed dog and bobbin case area.

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STRAIGHT STRETCH

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Specially for Stretch

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Use on stretch and knit fabrics and to repair ready made garments at stress points. Basic stitch for atl garment seams requiring "give" (i. e. armholes, crotch area, etc.},

Use also to sew center seam of men's neck ties and seams cut on the bias.

A basic multi-purposestretch stitch with 'same usage as zigzag stitch, especially for lightweight stretch fabrics.

RICK-RACK STRETCH

SMOCKING STRETCH

ELASTIC STRETCH

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OVERCAST STRETCH

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SERGING OR PINE LEAF

A decorative stitch for use on Children's Ciothing, lingerie, yokes of blouses, dress bodice.

Use to apply etastic io top 0f iingerie or-to repair ready- made lingerie and replace or restitch elastic.

Use on sportswear where _" seams are required. Makes and finishes seams at same time.

Use for overcasting fabrics that ravel or fray easily.., and for seams that need a great deal of stretch (i.e. swimwear, other sportswear, girdles). Also good-iookingl

"Everyday" Stitches with Stretch Applications

Use for all-purpose stretch sewing, seam finishing, edge finishing, or attaching stretch laces.

PLAIN ZIGZAG

A good finishing stitch for nylon tricot lingerie.

SHELL STITCH

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