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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Stretch Stitches
StraightStretch
Set the Machine
Stitch
III
III
III
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
L__J
Straight foot
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
or
Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
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The stretch stitch does not
actually stretch as it is being
sewn, but is stitched in a
forward and back motion
(sometimes called a "reverse-
action" stitch), so that it will
give when the fabric stretches
This stitch is the stretch variation of
the straight stitch, especially develop-
ed for knits and stretch fabrics.
Stretch stitch can be used on other !nstead of break!ng_ Th!s st!tch
fabrics as well. It works well on can also be used for topstitching
curved seams and on any garments on all fabrics.
that will receive a great deal of strain
(ie. children's clothes).
• Rick-Rack Stretch
Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
Stitch selector position
k__J
Top thread tension Zigzag fooz
control t to 4
The Stitch and Its Uses
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that
you might use a zigzag stitch.
This stitch can be used as a decorative
top stitch aswell.
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