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R I C - R A C
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for
t o p s t i t c h i n g .
TO P S T I T C H I N G
• Sew seams in usual manner and press.
• For topstitching hard-to-reach areas, convert machine to free
arm sewing.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
F o o t : Special Purpose (J )
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
• Place garment right side up, under foot.
• Slowly topstitch desired areas.
• Pull threads to wrong side of fabric; tie and trim.
• To create a straight stretch stitch, set stitch width to the left
and stitch length to #4.