SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Stretch St itches (Continued)
•Overcast Stretch Stitching
fSet the Machine
Stitch width
Top lhread lenslon
control 2to 6 Stilch length
control yellow
stretch sltlch
position
Stretch Stitch
A: Zigzag too_.
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The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used tot sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam is formed and finished in one
operation, itcan be used when you are
making swimwear, ski pants and other
garments that require stretch.
Here's How
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Place the raw edge of the labrJc to the
LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short ot the outside edge.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8""
seam, then trim seam allowance after.
Raw or worn edges ol older garments
can be overcast to prevent turther
raveling.
NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric
needte, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
=Smocking
p- Set the Machine
Stitch w_dth
Top thread tension
COntrOl 2 to 6 Stitch ienglh
control yeiiow
stretch stitch
position
Stretch Slitch
A: Zigzagloot
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With the stitch length at "'4", sew
straight stitcing lines 3t8- apart across
the area to be smoked.
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull
the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at
the other end. Sew the decorative stitch
between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
NOTE: Loosen the top thread tension
to make gathering easier.