Singer 645 - Stretch Stitches and Applications

STRAIGHT
STRETCH
STITCH:
This stitch
may be
used on
knits and
wovens
in areas
of
stress as a
reinforcement stitch.
It is
excellent
for
curved
seams
such as
armholes and crotch
seams.
For active
wear
such as
ski
pants
and girdle
fabrics which endure
a
lot
of
stress in
.bending
and
stretching,
this stitch may
be
used
for
seaming
throughout
the
garment. With
stretch stitch
control
at
“STRETCH
STITCH” position,
sew in same
manner
as
for
ordinary
sewing.
CAUTION
— It is difficult
to
remove
this
stitch
from
fabric.
Pre-fit
garment
before
using this
stitch.
• TOPSTJTCHJNG
Because this
stitch is heavier than
an
ordinary straight
stitch,
it is
ideal
for
topstitching,
particularly on
knits.
ULTRA-STRETCH
STITCH:
The Ultra-Stretch
Stitches are excellent
for
stretch
fabrics
such
as
lingerie,
sweater
knits,
bathing suit knits,
and cotton knits, It
has the greatest
strength
and elasticity
of all.
• RICK-RACK
STRETCH
This is most
common
utility ultrastretch
of
a
triple
back-and-forth
zigzag stitches
with more
elasticity
than
regular
zigzag.
Pattern:
Special
stitches
Length:
5
Width:2—5
Feed
Dog:
High
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All
Purpose
Stretch
Control:
STRETCH
I
Pattern:
Lenoth:
5
Width:
0
Feed
Dog:
High
Presti,rs:
Full
Foot:
All Purpose
Stretch
Control:
STRETCH
Pattern:
Length:
5
Width: 2—5
Feed
Dog:
High
Pressure: Full
Foot:
All purpose
Stretch
Control:
STRETCH
Pattern:
Length:
5
Width:
2-5
Feed
Dog: High
Pressure:
Full—Half
Foot:
All
purpose
Stretch
Control:
STRETCH
• PINE-LEAF
STRETCH
This
is the
combined
stitch
of
straight
stretch
and
single
sideward
stitches,
useful
for
hemming
on
most
knits
and
stretchy
fabrics,
• SPECIAL
ULTRA-STRETCH
STITCHES
These
are
very
useful
ultra-stretch
stitches
called
smocking,
and
Blind
Stretch,
as shown
on
pattern
marking
for
various
purpose.
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