25 Selected practical stitches
Running stitch No. 3
Use reverse pattern sole No. 1
Wide Elastic
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for edges on sportswear and lingerie
Preparation
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cut elastic to length desired
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divide fabric edge and elastic into 4 equal sections
and mark
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pin elastic to raw edge, matching up marks
Sewing
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stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while sewing
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trim excess fabric close to the stitching
Triple straight stitch No. 4
Use reverse pattern sole No. 1
Open Seam
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durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics
such as denim and corduroy
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reinforced seam for garment areas subject to hard
wear
Decorative top stitch
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lengthen out stitch and use as a decorative top stitch
with denim
Note:
For best results when topstitching with the triple
stitch, set the length to 4.
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