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Applications
of
Straight
Stitch
A.
Seams
The
normal
stitch
length
for
most
fabrics
is
3,
but
the
length
chosen
should
depend
on
the
fabric
and
area
of
usage.
Usually,
heavier
fabrics
require
longer
stitches, and
lighter
weight
fabrics
require
shorter
stitches.
For
curved
seams
and
bias
cut
areas
use
a
shorter
stitch
length
to add
strength
and
elasticity
to
the
seam.
B.
Basting/Topstitching
Sewing
a
seam
with
a
longer
stitch
is
useful
for
temporary
seams
prior
to
fitting.
Basting
stitches
also
may
be
used
when
gathering
in
fullness. Topstitching
can
be
done
very
effectively
with
the
long
straight
stitch.
For
a
bolder
stitch,
two
threads
of
the
same
type
can
be
threaded
through
one
needle
(size
14
or
16).
A
heavier
thread
such
as
buttonhole
twist
may
be
used
fortopstitching,
but
be
sure
to use
a
larger
needle
(size
16
or
18).
Basling
instructions
in
glossary.
-
J
)
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