Practical stitches
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6 Practical stitches
6.1 Overview Practical stitches
Stitch
patterns
Stitch
number
Name
Description
1
Straight stitch
Seams and topstitching.
2
Zig zag
Reinforcing seams, overcasting edges, sewing
elastic seams and attaching lace.
3
Vari overlock
Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic
fabrics.
4
Running stitch
Darning with running stitch, mending fabrics,
reinforcing edges.
5
Securing Program
Securing starts and ends of seams by straight
stitching.
6
Triple Straight stitch
Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible
hems and seams.
7
Triple Zig zag
Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible
hems and seams.
8
Honeycomb stitch
For elastic fabrics and hems. Is also used with
elastic bobbin threads.
9
Blindstitch
Blind hems, shell edging effect on soft jerseys
and fine material, decorative seams.
10
Double overlock
Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic
fabrics.
11
Superstretchstitch
For highly stretch fabrics. For all types of
clothing.
