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STRETCH STITCHES
Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable
fabrics, but can also be used on ordinary woven materials.
SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot
:Thread tension control - S - E
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 nish to your garments.
OVEREDGE STITCH
This is the same type stitch used by the garment industry in
making sportswear
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it forms and nishes the seam in one
operation.
It’s very effective for use in repairing raw or worn edges of
older 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.
FEATHER STITCH
This stitch can be used for topstitching and for attaching lace
and trims.
It is also ideal for quilting application and faggoting.
