Overcast | Stretch | Stitching |
L'_Stitch | selector: | 5 |
(_) Stitch length: | Gold stretch stitch position | |
(_) Needle thread | tension: 1 to 4 | |
(_ Presser foot: | Zigzag foot | |
This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is | (- |
used when re&king swim wear, ski pants and other garments |
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which require stretch. |
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• To sew: |
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Place raw edge of fabric to the "left" of the needle as shown |
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Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the fabric very |
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close to the outside edge Or place the fabric to allow a 16 |
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cm (5/8") seam, then trim seam allowance |
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Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcasted to |
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prevent further raveling |
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NOTE: Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively |
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prevents skipped stitching |
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Feather Stitch
('_ Stitch | selector: | 4 |
(_) Stitch | length: | Gold stretch stitch position |
(_) Needle thread tension: | I to 4 | |
Q. Presser foot: | Zigzag foot | |
This stitch is strong, useful and decorative. 11reinforces stretch and woven fabrics. You can use it to sew spandex undergarments or decoratively hem elastic fabric
You can also use this stitch in patchwork quilting.
1Sew this pattern on a seam that is already joined
'add pressed flat;
2.Butt two folded edges together and use this stitch to join them
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