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Straight Stretch Stitch
for Stretch Fabrics
In the 1970’s, fabrics that had stretch were introduced. Previously, only woven-
type fabrics were available for home sewers. When a standard straight stitch is
sewn on stretch fabric, it will “pop” or break when the fabric is stretched.
Special stitches were created to allow “no-pop” sewing on stretch fabrics, and
these stitches are called Stretch Stitches or Flexi-stitches. Today, stretch
fabrics are used to make exercise outfits, dance customs, swimsuits and much
more. As the fabrics of these garments stretch, so do the stitches!
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Straight
Stretch
Stitch
Pattern Selector:
A
Stitch Width:
1, no width
Stitch Length:
Stretch Setting
Presser Foot:
Special Purpose Foot
Needle Position:
Center
Materials:
Knit fabric, folded in half
Procedure:
Stitch the two layers.
Note:
After sewing, notice how the stitch stretches with the fabric.
Stretch Setting
