Practical stitches
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6 Practical stitches
6.1 Overview Practical Stitches
Stitch
patterns
Stitch
number
Name Description
1 Straight stitch To join seams, for topstitching and
basting.
2 Zigzag To finish edges, to sew elastic seams, to
sew on lace inserts and elastics.
3 Vari-overlock For finishing edges, sewing together
and simultaneously finishing elastic
fabrics.
4 Running stitch For darning and reinforcing fabric edges
or attaching lace or rubber tape.
5 Securing program For automatic securing at the start of
the seam with forward and reverse
stitches.
6 Triple straight stitch For reinforced seams on heavy fabrics
and decorative effects.
7 Triple zigzag For durable seams on strong fabrics,
visible hems and decorative seams.
8 Honeycomb stitch For stretch fabrics and hems, including
with rubber threads.
9 Blind stitch For blind hems on most fabric types and
for shell edging on soft jerseys and fine
fabric.