Singer HD500 - Stitch Overview; Utility Stitches; Decorative Stitches

Introduction – 5
Application
Straight Stitch
Center Position
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
Straight Stretch
Stitch
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three times
— forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of sportswear and for
curved seams which take a lot of strain.
Zigzag Stitch A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attaching trims, and more.
Multi-Step
Zigzag Stitch
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam nishing, the
smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more at than a regular zigzag. It can
also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
Overlock Stitch Sew seam and overcast in one step. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Blind Hem
Stitch
F
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch
F
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Slant Overedge
Stitch
Seam and overcast in one step. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.
Closed Over-
lock Stitch
Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy stretch
fabrics.
Honeycomb
Stitch
For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming.
Buttonhole Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more.
Stitch Overview
Utility Stitches
The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. When sewing, use a thread tension
between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Your machine also features decorative stitches. The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorative stitches. When sewing
the decorative stitches, make sure to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric for better appearance. Use a thread tension between 3–5.
Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Decorative Stitches