
Sewing Guide
Consult the sewing guide on the left, inside the lid for a fast,
easy way to select the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width,
thread tension, presser foot and presser foot pressure for
your sewing technique and fabric.
1. Fabric
2. Presser foot pressure
3. Sewing technique
4. Stitch number
5. Presser foot
6. Thread tension
7. Stitch length
8. Stitch width
Fabric Selection
Woven or Stretch (Knit)
Woven fabric
Stretch (knit) fabric
The difference between woven and knit fabric is the way the
threads are put together. Woven fabrics are made of two
thread systems, warp lengthwise and weft crosswise, that
intersect at right angles. A knit fabric is made of one thread
system with interlaced stitches. A knit fabric usually has
stretch.
As a general rule, set your machine to woven for stable
fabrics that have no stretch and to stretch for fabrics that
have stretch.
A.
Woven light/medium:
Chiffon, organza, batiste, challis,
crepe de chine etc. Calico, quilting fabrics, crepe,
broadcloth, velvet etc.
B.
Woven heavy:
Denim, tweed, canvas, terrycloth etc.
C.
Stretch light:
Tricot, single knit jerseys etc.
D.
Stretch medium/heavy:
Sweater knits, double knit,
velour, swimwear, fleece etc.
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