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Utility stitches and practical sewing
Honeycomb stitch
The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and
decorative hem which is particularly
suitable for hems on T-shirts and
childrens clothes.
• Fold the hem over double and
overstitch it.
Elastic stitch
Because of its high elasticity, this
stitch can be used for sewing elastic on
swimwear, skirts or lingerie.
• Mark elastic and fabric in quarters.
• Pin elastic to fabric at quarter
markings.
• Place fabric and elastic under sewing
foot.
• Stretch elastic to À t the fabric. Begin
sewing.
Note: When stretching elastic, make sure to
stretch from the front and back of the sewing
foot.
stitch
M
F
F
5-
5-
5-
1-2,5
1-2,5
1-2,5
3-5
3-5
3-5
0/1
0/1
0/1
stitch
M
F
F
5-
5-
5-
Stretch
Stretch
Stretch
3-5
3-5
3-5
0/1
0/1
0/1