36 Practical Stitches - Summary
Depending on the fabric and application an alteration of the basic settings may be necessary.
Open Seams
Seams where the seam allowance is pressed
open
• seam allowance up to 5/8” (1.5cm)
• seam lies flat
• seam does not stretch
Suggested stitches:
• straight, narrow zig-zag, super stretch, and
triple zig-zag
Application:
• for woven fabrics
•works for most types of sewing projects,
including clothing, home accessories, and
crafts
Practical Stitch Seams
Altering Stitch Width and Stitch Length
• depending on the fabric it may be
necessary that the stitch width or the stitch
length is altered
• can be altered while sewing
• use stitch width or stitch length knob to
make alteration
Changing the Needle Position
•press external Needle Position buttons to
change the needle position, so stitching can
be placed exactly where it is required
• there are a total of 11 needle positions
(5 left, 5 right, and 1 center)
• keep button pressed to change needle
positions quickly
Overlock Seams
Seams which cannot be pressed open
• sewn and finished in one operation
• narrow seam allowances
Suggested stitches:
• vari-overlock, double overlock and jersey
Application:
• for knits and jerseys
• excellent for knit clothing, lingerie, bed
linens and Jersey
Flat Joining Seams
Seams where the edges are overlapped and
then sewn
• stitching is on the seam allowances
Suggested stitch:
• stretch-overlock
Application:
• particularly good for toweling and Lycra
• also good for beachwear, leisure wear, and
lingerie
Securing With Quick Reverse Button (on
Head Frame)
• secures the seam beginning and end
•press the Quick Reverse button and the
sewing computer sews in reverse
•release the Quick Reverse button and the
sewing computer sews forwards
Adjusting Individual Practical Stitches
