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Practical Sewing – Cover Stitch (top & bottom cover stitch)
Edges with elastic
Stitch length: 3–4
Differential: 0.7–N
· Sew on elastic with 4-thread overlock
· Turn the raw edge to the width of the elastic and topstitch
from the right side.
Guide the fold along the right section of the foot or use one
of the lines on the stitch plate as a guide.
The hem is stretchy, durable and regains its shape after
stretching.
Ideal for swimwear, gymwear, children’s clothing, skirt and
trousers waistbands.
Note:
This applies to top & bottom cover stitch as well.
Binding
Stitch length: 3–4
Differential: N
Cut bias binding or bias cut strips to the desired width, mark
if wanted and press or pin. Lay the binding round the fabric
edge and sew. Guide the edge of the binding on the right of
the fabric along the left side section of the foot.
The edge of the binding on the wrong side (raw edge) is
neatened by the looper thread. Trim surplus binding close to
stitches.
Ideal for neck edges on stretch fabrics, armholes and finishes
on tubular items.
Note:
This applies to top & bottom cover stitch as well.
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