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Basic sewing techniques
Seam
A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance
that usually will be pressed open. In most cases, edges of the
seam allowance are
fi
nished with an overcast stitch before sewing
the seam.
Seams on stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric. The Stretch
Stitch makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together
pieces of light stretch fabric.
1:1 Straight Stitch
Fabric:
Woven medium, cut in two.
Select:
Woven medium fabric
and Seam technique (The Sewing
Advisor selects a straight stitch).
Use:
Presser Foot A and size 80
needle as recommended.
Line up the fabric edge with the
5/8’’ (15 mm) seam guide.
1:2 Stretch Stitch
Fabric:
Stretch light, cut in two.
Select:
Stretch light fabric and Seam
technique (The Sewing Advisor
selects the Stretch Stitch).
Use:
Presser Foot A and size 75
stretch needle as recommended.
Line up the fabric edge with the
3/8’’ (10 mm) seam guide.
Edge/Quilting Guide
(Only on 870 Quilt)
The Edge/Quilting Guide is used for wide seam allowances,
topstitching, or channel quilting. Slide the guide into the clip on
the ankle. Adjust to the desired position.
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