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Introduction
 Stitch  overview
 Utility stitches
Stitch Stitch number Name Description
1.1.1 Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle 
positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 2.1.1.
1.1.2 Stretch triple straight 
stitch
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
1.1.3 Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse with strong tie-off.
1.1.4 Basting stitch Single stitch used for basting. Touch foot control to sew one stitch. 
Move fabric manually to desired position and touch foot control 
again to sew another stitch.
1.1.5 Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
1.1.6 Zigzag stitch, right or 
left needle position
Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing.
1.1.7 Z-zigzag stitch Applique, couching, eyelets.
1.1.8 Stretch triple zigzag 
stitch
Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
1.1.9 Three-step zigzag 
stitch
Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
1.1.10 Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
1.1.11 Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
1.1.12 Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic 
thread in the bobbin.
1.1.13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, 
hemstitching.
1.1.14 Foundation elastic 
stitch
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics 
where overlapping the seams.
1.1.15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
1.1.16 Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
1.1.17 Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
1.1.18 Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
1.2.1 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.