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SECTION 5. LEARN THE STfTCHES
Outline Stretch []
Set =he Mach_n_
3_o6
_1_o n_edle No. _t
T_e Siitch and Its Uses
This stitch pattern, a vanaIlon ol the straight
stitch, is a narrow stretch slIt_:h deslgned to
eliminate pueker_n[l on knit fabrics end bias
seams,
On tricot and filmy chiffons, it can be used
to seam a_d overcast at the same [_me _o
produce a narrow, almost mvisSble seam or
seam finish.
Here'_ MOW:
t. Place your tabria edge on the 5/8" seam line m order to produce a 518"
seam.
2, Sew as you would a straight slltch.
Helplul Hints (for lightweight fabrics)
1, Set the pressure dlat at "'t'" or *'2'"
2, To seam and overcast tricot:
a. SeI the stitch width at "3"
b. Sew with the ri_]ht hand sutch tailing of[ the fabric edge.
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