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Practical Stitches – Applications
Stitch:
Stitch length:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Needle stop:
Running stitch No. 4 or
Sewn-out zig-zag No. 16 or
Lycra stitch No. 17
adjust to suit elastic
size and type to suit the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
down
Wide Elastic
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for edges on sportswear and lingerie
Preparation
cut elastic to length desired
divide fabric edge and elastic into 4 equal
sections and mark
pin elastic to raw edge, matching up marks
Sewing
stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while
sewing
trim excess fabric close to the stitching
TIP
Gather edges first
first sew two parallel straight stitches about
5mm apart for about 2” (5cm)
knot the beginning of the threads
hold bobbin thread, gather fabric
to begin the elastic can be sewn on flat
without being stretched
TIP
Preventing elastic from stretching too much
Avoid over-stretching the elastic; adjust the
presser foot pressure to suit the fabric.
Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord
Sewing on Wide Elastic
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