6 – Introduction
Stitch Overview
Utility Stitches
Stitch № Presser
Foot
Thread
tension
Name Description
1 A 3-5
Straight Stitch, center
needle position
For all types of sewing. Select 29 dierent needle positions.
2 A 3-5
Straight Stitch, left nee-
dle position
For all types of sewing.
3 A 3-5
Straight Stitch, right
needle position
For all types of sewing.
4 A 2-4
Reinforced Straight
Stitch, center needle
position
Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For top stitch, increase
the stitch length.
5 A 2-4
Reinforced Straight
Stitch, left needle posi-
tion
Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For top stitch, increase
the stitch length.
6 A 2-4
Reinforced Straight
Stitch, right needle
position
Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For top stitch, increase
the stitch length.
7 A 6-9
Quilt Stitch For quilting, imitates hand quilt stitch. Use invisible thread in
the needle and soft cotton thread in the bobbin. Increase thread
tension.
8 A 2
Basting Stitch For temporary seams. The long stitches and reduced thread
tension make the seams easy to unravel.
9 A 2-4
Heavy Reinforced
Straight Stitch, center
needle position
Heavy and elastic, for reinforced seams, or decorative top
stitching. For top stitch, increase the stitch length.
10 A 3-5
Zigzag Stitch, center
needle position
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attach-
ing trims, and more.
11 A 3-5
Zigzag Stitch, left needle
position
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attach-
ing trims, and more.
12 A 3-5
Zigzag Stitch, right nee-
dle position
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attach-
ing trims, and more.
13 A 3-5
Three-step Zigzag For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic. Suit-
able for light and medium weight fabrics.
14 A 3-5
Two-step Zigzag For joining two pieces of fabrics, lace insertion. Suitable for
light and medium weight fabrics.
15 B 3-5
Reinforced Zigzag Stitch For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For
decorative sewing.