Introduction
Stitch overview
Utility stitches
Stitch
Stitch number
Name Description
4.0 3.0 2.0
111
Straight stitch For seaming and topstitching. Select from 37 different needle positions.
Note: This stitch makes a stronger tie-off than stitch 51 (4.0) / 40 (3.0) / 32 (2.0).
222
Stretch triple straight stitch Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
333
Straight stitch reverse Sew continuous reverse.
444
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.
555
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
66–
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean À nish, stretch sewing.
776
Z-zigzag stitch Appliqué, couching, eyelets.
887
Stretch triple zigzag stitch Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
998
Three-step zigzag stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
10 10 –
Elastic stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
11 11 9
Triple stretch stitch Sewing elastic, darning, patching and decorative sewing.
12 12 10
Honeycomb stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin.
13 13 11
Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching.
14 14 12
Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams.
15 15 –
Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics.
16 16 13
Blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on woven fabrics.
17 17 14
Elastic blindhem stitch Sewing blindhems on stretch fabrics.
18 18 15
Stretch tricot stitch Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
19 19 16
Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
20 – –
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step.
21 20 17
Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step with reinforced edge.
22 21 18
Elastic overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step.
23 – –
Standard overcast Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge.
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