RIC-RAC/STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching.
ill
111
TOPSTITCHING
,, Sew seams in usual manner and press.
,, For topstitching hard-to-reach areas,
convert machine to free arm sewing.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Ric RaclStraight
Stretch Stitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
Adjust balance, if
D
3-1/2 to 4
Special Purpose (J)
General Purpose (A)
necessary
- Place garment right side up, under foot.
,, Slowly topstitch desired areas
,, Putt threads to wrong side of fabric; tie
and trim°
- To create a straight stretch stitch set
stitch width to the left and stitch length
to #4.
CROWN STITCH/FAGOTING STITCH (If your machine has _ pattern..)
JP
Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams.
CROWN/FAGOTING
This is an open, lacy stitch used to join
two pieces of fabric..
• Fold under edges to be joined and press.
- Baste the edges 118" (3ram) apart onto
a sheet of tissue paper for support.
• Position center of work under center of
presser foot..
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Crown Stitch
Fagoting Stitch
Stitch Width:
n
Stitch Length: 3-112 to 4
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
° As you sew, the needle should make a
stitch first in one fabric strip, and then
in the other,
• After stitching is completed, remove
tissue and basting..
32