Applications

at Straight

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Seams

 

 

 

 

The

normal

stitch

length for most

fabrics

is

3,

but

the length chosen

should

depend

on

the fabric and

area

of

usage.

 

 

 

Usually,

heavier

fabrics

require

longer

stitches,

and lighter

weight

fabrics

require shorter stitches.

For curved seams

and bias cut

areas use a shorter stitch length to

add

strength and

elasticity

to the

seam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.

Basting/Topstltching

Sewing a seam with a longer stitch

is

useful for temporary seams prior

to

fitting.

 

Basting stitches

also may be used

when gathering

in fullness.

Topstitching can

be done very effec

tively with the long straight stitch.

zi

For

a

bolder

stitch,

two

threads

of

the same type can be through one needle (size

threaded 14 or 16).

A heavier thread such as buttonhole

twist may

be used for topstitching,

but be sure to use a larger needle

(size 16 or

18).

The

triple

stretch

straight

stitch may

be

uses, but

caution must

as

this stitch

is difficult to

be used remove.

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White 1599 manual Applications At Straight Stitch, Seams, Area, Basting/Topstltching, Threads