Use and Care Manual

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DECORATIVE AND STRETCH STITCHES
Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable
fabrics, but can also be used on woven materials.
SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot or Satin Stitch Foot
:Thread tension control - AUTO
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.
HONEYCOMB STITCH
The Honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking and useful for
overcasting and attaching elastic and stretch lace.
1. For smocking, first make several rows of gathers across
the fabric that you wish to smock.
2. Cut an underlay fabric (such as organdy) and place it under
the shirring.
3. Sew the honeycomb stitch over the gathered rows,
securing them in place.
OVEREDGE STITCH
This is the same type stitch used by the garment industry in
making sportswear
- it forms and nishes the seam in one
operation.
It’s very effective for use in repairing raw or worn seams of
garments.
FEATHER STITCH
The pleasing appearance of this stitch enables it to be used
for decorative topstitching or for attaching laces and trims.
It is also ideal for quilting applications and edge-joining.