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Overcast Stretch Stitching
(_) Stitch selector:
5 or 6
® Stitch length:
Gold stretch stitch position
(_ Needle thread tension:
1 to 4
(_ Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish it is
used when making swim wear, ski pants and other
garments which require stretch,
• Starting
to sew
Place raw edge of fabric to the" left" of the needle as
shown Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the
fabric very close to the outside edge, Or place the fabric
to allow a 5/8" (16 cm) seam, then trim seam allowance
Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcasted
to prevent further raveling,
NOTE:
Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively prevents
skipped stitching
Smocking
0 Stitch selector:
® Stitch length:
(_ Needle thread tension:
(_) Presser foot:
4
Gold stretch stitch position
2 to6
Zigzag foot
° To sew
0
Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on
children's clothes or women's blouses,
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis
Cut the fabric three times wider than
the projected width
Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows
of straight stitches 3/8" (1,0 cm) apart across the area to
be smocked,
Knot the threads along the edge, Pull the bobbin threads
to distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads_
Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the
gathered row&
Remove the gathering stitches,
Note:
Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering
easier,
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PATTERN _
LENGTH
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3/8" (1 cm)
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