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Attaching Elastic
Elastic can be applied directly to the fabric, such as when making lingerie.
If the elastic is
⅜
” wide or less, the elastic can be placed into the General
Purpose Foot’s opening, making it easier to evenly stretch the elastic while
sewing.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Honeycomb
Stitch
Pattern Selector:
D
Stitch Width:
5
Stitch Length:
2-3
Presser Foot: General Purpose Foot
Needle Position: Center
Materials:
Nylon Tricot 4” x 8”
⅜
” wide elastic strip, cut 7” long
Procedure:
Thread elastic through the needle-opening hole in the foot.
Pull 2-3” of elastic to the back of the foot, enough to firmly grasp.
Position fabric under the foot.
Sew, gently pulling the elastic while sewing.
Stretch Setting
