23 Stitch overview
Stitch overview
1 Straight stitch
All non-stretch fabrics. All Stitch
work
2 Zig-zag stitch
Most fabric types; all simple
zig-zag such as oversewing fine
fabrics. Sewing on elastic and
lace
3 Running stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending,
patching, reinforcing seams
5 Blind stitch
Most types of fabric; blind hems,
shell edging on soft jerseys and
fine fabrics, decorative seams
6 Double overlock stitch
All types of knit; Overlock =
sew and neaten in one
operation
7 Stretch overlock stitch
Mediumweight knits, toweling
and firm wovens. Overlock
seams, flat joining seams
8 Super stretch stitch
Open seam for all super-stretch
fabrics
9 Honeycomb stitch
Most types of interlock and
smooth fabrics; visible seams
and hems
10 Darning program
Automatic darning for fine and
medium weight fabrics
11 Buttonhole
Fine to medium weight woven
fabrics; blouses, shirts, trousers,
bedlinens, etc.
4 Triple straight and triple
zig-zag stitch
Reinforced seams in tough,
heavy fabrics