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This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and
stretch velour because it provides the greatest
amount of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
This stitch is used to nish a raw edge on
synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker.
Place the fabric to leave a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) allowance.
Trim the extra allowance after sewing.
It is also used for mending tears.
Use a short stitch length (0 – 1) for mending tears.
Knit Stitch
Machine setting
q Stitch selector: J
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
e Thread tension: 3 – 7
r Stitch length: S.S.
t Stitch width: 5
Tricot Stitch
Machine setting
q Stitch selector: D
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
e Thread tension: 3 – 6
r Stitch length: 0.5−1.5
t Stitch width: 5