Stretch Stitches
Straight Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
III
Ill
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 2 to 6 control yellow
_k_ stretch stitch
position
Y_J
Straight foot Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch is the stretch variation of
the straight stitch, especially develop-
ed for knits and stretch fabrics.
Stretch stitch can be used on other
fabrics as well. It works well on
curved seams and on any garments
that will receive a great deal of strain
(me.children's clothes).
The stretch stitch does not
actually stretch as it is being
sewn, but is stitched in a
forward and back motion
(sometimes called a "reverse-
action" stitch), so that it will
give when the fabric stretches
instead of breaking. This stitch
can also be used for topstitching
on all fabrics.
• Rick-Rack Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 1 to 4 control yellow
_k_ stretch stitch
position
L_J
Zigzag foot
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
The Stitch and Its Uses
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that
you might use a zigzag stitch.
This stitch can be used asa decorative
top stitch aswell.
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