Practical stitches
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Practical stitches
6.1 Overview Practical Stitches
Stitch
patterns
Stitch
number
Name
Description
1
Straight stitch
To join seams, for topstitching and
basting.
2
Zigzag
To finish edges, to sew elastic seams, to
sew on lace inserts and elastics.
3
Vari-overlock
For finishing edges, sewing together
and simultaneously finishing elastic
fabrics.
4
Running stitch
For darning and reinforcing fabric edges
or attaching lace or rubber tape.
5
Securing program
For automatic securing at the start of
the seam with forward and reverse
stitches.
6
Triple straight stitch
For reinforced seams on heavy fabrics
and decorative effects.
7
Triple zigzag
For durable seams on strong fabrics,
visible hems and decorative seams.
8
Honeycomb stitch
For stretch fabrics and hems, including
with rubber threads.
9
Blind stitch
For blind hems on most fabric types and
for shell edging on soft jerseys and fine
fabric.
