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Application
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Rick-Rack
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Topstltching/Rlck-Rack
A
decorative
topstitch
can
be
produced
with
the
rick-rack
stitch.
Stitch
around
the
structural
lines
of
the
garment
for
a
special
effect.
Topstitch
braid
or
a
decorative
inset
to
add
an
additional
creative
flair.
B.
Tapering/Rick-Rack
The
rick-rack
stitch
may
be
tapered
to.form
creative
stems
and
petals
of
flowers,
embroidered
pictures
and
wall
hangings.
As
in
tapering
the
zigzag,
slowly
turn
the
stitch
width
dial
from
0
to
5
and
back
to
0.
A
group
of
these
tapered
rick-rack
stitch
will
form
a
bouquet-like
effect.
C.
Procedure:
•
The
elastic
rick-rack
stitch
is
a
zigzag
line
of
stitching
that
is
desired
so
that
seams
may
be
pressed
open.
•
Apply
this
stitch
to
areas
of
stress
on
both
wovens
and
knits.
•
Use
narrow
width
of
zigzag
as
a
heavy
duty
triple
stitch
for
seams.
•
Use
medium
and
wide
widths
of
zigzag
for
overcasting
edges
of
seams,
facings
and
hems
of
heav
ier
weight
fabrics
such
as
terry-
cloth,
and
for
attaching
elastic.
•
Use
also
for
decorative
stitching.
•
Guide
your
fabric
from
the
front.
Do
not
pull
or
push
as
it
will
cause
poor
stitching.
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