Practical stitches
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6 Practical stitches
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Overview Practical stitches
Stitch
patterns
Stitch
number
Name Description
1 Straight stitch Seams and topstitching.
2 Zig zag Reinforcing seams, overcasting edges, sewing
elastic seams and attaching lace.
3 Vari overlock Sewing and finishing in one step of elastic
fabrics.
4 Running stitch Darning with running stitch, mending fabrics,
reinforcing edges.
5 Securing Program Securing starts and ends of seams by straight
stitching.
6 Triple Straight stitch Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible
hems and seams.
7 Triple Zig zag Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics; visible
hems and seams.
8 Honeycomb stitch For stretch fabrics and hems. Is also used with
elastic thread in the bobbin.
9 Blindstitch Blind hems, shell edging effect on soft jerseys
and fine material, decorative seams.
10 Double overlock Sewing and finishing in one step of stretch
fabrics.