TURKISH STITCH
The Turkish Stitch can be used for appliqueing, joining patchwork or forming decorative
_ems on bed and table linens.
HEMSTITCHING
o Fold a double hem of desired width and
baste.
STRETCH OVEREDGE STITCH
• Mark a guideline for hemstitching on
right side of fabric just above top of hem
edge.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Turkish Stitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust balance, if
D
3-1/2 to 4
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
necessary
o Place wdrk, right side up with hem
facing, right, under presser foot.
o Lower presser foot and stitch along
guideline.
o Be sure stitches on left side of line fall
over' hem edge (into single thickness of
fabric) and stitches on right side fall
into double fold of hem.
With this stitch you can stitch and finish a seam in one step. It is also ideal for finishing
seams, hems and facings requiring stretch.
OVEREDGE SEAM
o Baste seams.
,, Trim seam edge 114" (6mm) from basting
line.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Stretch Overedge
Stitch
Stitch Width: , I _ _
D
Stitch Length: 3-1/2 to 4
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
o Position trimmed seam under presser
foot, as shown.
o Stitch along basting line.
o Straight stitches should fall on basting
line; zig-zag stitches should fall over
seam edge
o Remove basting stitches and press°
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