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Universal stitch No. 15
depends on width of elastic
type and size to suit the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
or Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory)
Sewing on elastic
· for gathering long lengths of fabric, frills and flounces
in fine fabrics
· works well for gathered sleeve edges and neck
openings
Preparation
· cut elastic to length required
Sewing
· oversew the elastic, adjusting the stitch width to be
slightly wider than the elastic
· needle must not pierce the elastic
· after sewing,adjust the gathers evenly
Sewing on narrow elastic with Universal stitch
TIPS
Secure the beginning and end of elastic
· sew a few straight stitches backward and forward to secure the elastic
Quick hem finish
· for children’s or doll clothing
· sew sleeve edges with elastic before sewing seams
TIPS
Securing beginning and end
· sew a few stitches with the feed-dog lowered
Presser foot pressure
· increase the foot pressure, if necessary, for better
feeding of the fabric and cord
Gathering stitch No. 12
size and type to suit the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Buttonhole foot No. 3C
Shirring elastic/cord
· for gathering long lengths of fabric
Preparation
· cut shirring elastic or cord double the length of the edge
· fold in half lengthways
· hook over the center toe on the buttonhole foot
· take both ends of the cord under the foot to the back
Sewing
· sew a few stitches
· lift the elastic or cord at the front and pull towards you
· leave ends behind the presser foot
· oversew cord without stitching into it
· after sewing, pull the cord to gather the fabric
· stretch elastic while sewing; the more it is stretched, the
tighter the gathers
Sewing on shirring elastic/cord with Gathering stitch
Stitch:
Stitch width:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
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