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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
• Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
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Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
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Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Here's How
Elastic Stretch Stitch
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Setthe Machine
Stitch
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Selector release
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Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
s_retcn stitch
position
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NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "'SEW'"
position.
The Stitch and Its Uses
Use this stitch when you want a
narrow seam that you do not need to
press open fiat. It s ideal for 1/4"
seams on knits or on medium to
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam. It is also great
for making elastic swim wear.
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Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the stitches are made
ever theedge.
Or, place your fabric to aglowa 5/8"
seam, then trim seam allowance
after.
NOTE:
When using stretch knit
fabric, use a blue stretch
fabric needle which
effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
Top thread tension Zigzag foot
control 1 t_4
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
Choose this stitch to attach elastic to
garments.
1. Mark the elastic into quarters and
match these to the center front,
center back and side seams.
2,
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Place the middle of the elastic
under the center of the presser
foot and stitch into place, making ' :
sure the fabric is evenly distri- .
buted. :