RIC-RAC _ /STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
This is a heavy-duty, stretch stitch that can also be used for topstitching.
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ROAD RUNNER STITCH
TOPS TI TCHING
• Sew seams in usual manner and press.
• For topstitching hard-to-reach areas,
convert machine to free arm sewing.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch
Stitch Width: [1 | I! { _
II I II I
Stitch Length: _---'.--.'--.'--.''
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
Adjust balance, if necessary
• Place garment right side up, under foot.
• Slowly topstitch desired areas.
• Pull 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.
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/FAGOTING STITCH
Use these stitches fagoting, embroidery, patchwork or strengthening seams.
This is an open, lacy stitch used to join
two pieces of fabrics.
• Fold under
press.
edges to be joined and
Baste the edges 118" (3mm) apart onto
a sheet of tissue paper for support.
Position center of work under center of
presser foot.
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Needle Plate:
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Road Runner Stitch
Fagoting Stitch
II |
Special Purpose (J)
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.
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