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How to Use
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How to Use
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Straight Stitch
(1) Pattern selector: A
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 2–6
(4) Stitch length: S.S.
This strong, durable stitch is recommended
where both elasticity and strength are nec-
essary to ensure comfort and durability.
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch
and armhole seams as well as to eliminate
puckering on knits and stretch fabrics. Also
use when constructing items requiring
extra strength such as backpacks.
Rick-Rack Stitch
(1) Pattern selector: C
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 2–6
(4) Stitch length: S.S.
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might
use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is also used as a
decorative topstitch.
Decorative Stitching
Shell Tuck
(1) Pattern selector: G
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 6–8
(4) Stitch length: 2–3
1. Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
2. Fold and stitch on the bias.
3. When the needle swings to the right, allow
the needle to just clear the folded edge of
the fabric.
4. After stitching, open the fabric and iron press
the tucks flat to one side.
Note:
Increase the needle thread tension to form
prominent tucks.
Smocking
(1) Pattern selector: D
(2) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(3) Thread tension: 1–4
(4) Stitch length: S.S.
1. With the stitch length at “4,” sew straight
stitching lines (1) 1 cm (3/8
"
) apart,
across the area to be smocked.
2. Knot the threads along one edge.
3. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute
the gathers evenly.
4. Secure the threads at the other end.
5. Sew the decorative stitch between the
gathering stitches.
6. Pull out the gathering stitches.
