50 Practical Stitches – Applications
Zig-zag Stitch
TIP
Oversewing edges
If edges roll, use the Vari-overlock
stitch and foot No. 2A.
Zig-zag stitch No. 2
size and type suitable for the
fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Zig-zag Stitch
• suitable for all fabrics
• overcasting
• elastic seams
• decorative sewing
Oversewing Edges
• good edge finish for most types of
fabric
guide edge of fabric into the
center of the presser foot
• needle goes into fabric on one side
and over the edge into the air on
the other side
do not select too wide a width or
too long a stitch – the edge should
lie flat and not roll
use a fine darning thread for
lightweight fabric
Satin Stitch
•
filled-in stitch used for appliqué,
embroidery, etc.
• shorten stitch length, satin stitch
setting will be indicated by parallel
lines on stitch length bar
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
A
Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length
B
Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width
C
Finishing the edges with zig-zag stitch
Note:
The sewing computer has a programmed
satin stitch: No. 354 (see page 143).
TIP
Embroidery with satin stitch
Experiment with adjusting the stitch
width for new decorative effects.
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