White 310 - Straight Stretch Stitch Seams; Stitch-and-Overcast Seams

STRAIGHT
STRETCH
STITCH
SEAMS
This
stitch may
be
used
on
knits
and
woven
fabrics,
in areas
of
stress,
as
a
reinforcement
stitch.
It is
excellent
for
curved
seams
such
as
armholes
and
crotch
seams.
For active
wear
such
as
ski
pants and
girdle
fabrics
which
endure
a lot
of
stress
in
bending
and stretching,
this
stitch
may
be used
for
seaming
throughout
the
garment.
CAUTION:
It
is
difficult
to
remove this
stitch
from
the
fabric.
Pre-f
it a
garment
before
using
this stitch.
TOPSTITCHING
Because
this
stitch
is heavier
than
an
ordinary
straight
stitch,
it is ideal
for
topstitching
particularly
on
knits.
STITCH-AND-OVERCAST
SEAMS
On most
knits,
a
1/6”
finished
seam,
the
stitch-
and-overcast
is
more
desirable
than
a
1/2”
open seam.
These stitches
can
create
a
neater,
more
professional
finish,
eliminate
bulky seams,
prevent
curling,
permit
the
garment
to
give
under
stress,
and at
the same
time
they
cut down
on
the
amount
of
work
involved
in
making
a
garment.
The stitch-and-overcast
stitch
is excellent
for
stretch
fabrics such
as
sweater
knits, bathing
suit
knits
and cotton
knits.
It has
the
greatest
strength
and
elasticity
of
all.
For
patterns
with
1/6”
seam
allowances:
Feed
the
fabric
in
such a way
that
the
needle
goes
over
the raw
edge
of the
fabric
when
it
swings to
the right.
For patterns
with
1/2”
seam
allowances:
Feed
the
raw
edge
of
the
fabric
along the
etched
guide
line
1/2,
then
trim
away
the
excess fabric
close
to
the stitching.
Pattern:
Length:
*
32
Feed
Dog:
Up
Pattern.
Length:
*
Feed
Dog:Up
.
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All-Purpose
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Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All-Purpose