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Utility stitches and practical sewing
Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch)
This stitch is used to À nish the seam
allowance on synthetics and other fabrics
that tend to pucker.
Place the fabric to leave a 1.6 cm (5/8")
seam allowance.
Trim the extra allowance after sewing.
It is also used for mending tears.
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.
E 3-5 0.5-1.5 3-6 A
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.
E 5 stretch 3-7 A
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