Singer XL-400 Stretch Stitches, Straight Stretch Stitch, Ric-Rac Stitch, Honeycomb Stitch

STRETCH STITCHES

SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - S

Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit or stretchable fabrics, but can also be used on woven fabrics.

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than an ordinary straight stitch because it locks three times - forwards, backwards and forwards.

It is particularly suitable for reinforcing the seams of sportswear in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for curved seams which take a lot of strain.

Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels, collars and cuffs to give a professional finish to your garments.

RIC-RAC STITCH

The ric-rac stitch is provides a bold topstitch for decorative borders. It is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems.

HONEYCOMB STITCH

1.Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock.

2.With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a series of small diamonds.

OVEREDGE STITCH

This stitch is especially used for making sportswear. It sews and finishes the seam in one operation. It is very effective for repairing raw or worn edges as well.

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