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Applications
of
the
Elastic
Overlockstitch
This
stitch
is
very
effective
for
overcasting,
edgestitching,
etc.
on
knits
and
very
stretchy
fabrics,
also,
for
decoration.
Topstitching
A
decorative
topstitch
can
be
produced
with
the
elastic
edging
stitch.
Stitch
around
the
structural
lines
of
the
garments
for
a
dramat
ic
effect.
Topstitch
a
braid
or
decorative
inset
with
the
elastic
an
additional
edging
to
add
decorative
flair.
Pattern:
Length:
5
width:
5
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Normal
Foot:
Embroidery
Needle
Position:
L
or
R
Edging
As
with
the
stretch
blind
hem,
the
elastic
edging
stitch
can
be
used
for
a
decorative
edge
on
place
mats,
napkins
and
table
cloths.
Proceed
as
you
would
with
the
stretch
blind
hem
stitch,
but
use
the
elastic
edging
stitch
instead.
Pattern
:.-
Length:
5
Width:
3—5
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Normal
Foot:
Embroidery
Needle
Position:
M,
L
or
A