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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 fi nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
1.1.6
Zigzag stitch, right or left
needle position
Reinforce seams, clean fi 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.