Introduction
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Utility stitches
Stitch No. Description Application
18 Quilting, appliqué or
pinstitching
For hand look quilt appliqué or pinstitching.
19 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam
prevents fabric edges from fraying.
20 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam
prevents fabric edges from fraying.
21 Open overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabric in one operation.
22 Zigzag stitch, right or left
needle position
For appliqué couching over cords and creating eyelets.
23 Standard overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation
24 Finished Edge overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
25 Light-knit fabric patching
stitch
Use to mend light jersey knits. Also for a decorative hem and neckline fi nish.
26 Closed overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation. The closed seam
prevents fabric edges from fraying.
27 Stretch knit overlock stitch Join and overcast open knit fabrics and jersey.
28 Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting stretch fabrics in one operation.
29 Reinforced Overlock stitch For joining and overcasting fraying fabrics. The knitted edge reinforces and
prevents fraying on raw edge.
30 Blindhem stitch For securing hems invisibly on woven fabrics.
31 Elastic blindhem For securing hems invisibly and fi nishing the edge on stretch fabrics.
32 Basting stitch For basting projects pieces together.
47 Linen buttonhole Buttonholes for blouses, shirts and linen.
48 Standard buttonhole Basic buttonhole for blouses, shirts and jackets. Also for pillow cases.
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