White 734 - Elastic Application with Special Stitches; Overlock Application Techniques; Decorative Stitch Examples

APP
L
IC
AT
IONS:
On
most
knits,
3/16
inch
finished
seam,
such
as stretch
overlock
and
other
special
ultrastietch
stitches
ae
more
desirable
than
a
5/8 inch
opened
seam
allowance.
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.
If
ever
in
doubt
as
to
which
of
those
stitches
to
use,
test
them
on
the
particular
fabric
in
question
and
choose
according
to
their
performance.
Its
uses
are
almost
unlimited
and
the
more
you
use your
machine
the
more
it
will
become
apparent
to
you.
•
Elastic
Application
Fold
fabric
over
the
elastic
and
stitch
elastic
and
fabric
at
one
time,
using
stretch
overlock,
elastic
ed 9 ing,
or
other
special
stretch
stitch.
The
doóble
layer
of
fabric
next
to
the
elastic
should
be
stitched
with
the
oneside
of
special
stretch
seam
and
the
elastic
should
be
caught
by
another
side.
•
Overiock
Application
Special
stretch
stitches
are also
very
usable
for
overlock
stitching
on
both
woven
and
knit
fabrics.
(A)
Place
the
raw
edge
of
the
fabric
under
the
presser
foot
so
that
as
the
needle
swings
to
the
right,
it
comes
down
at
the
raw
edge.
This
will
result
in
an
enclosed
seam
allowance.
(B)
The
seam
allowances
may
be
trimmed
to
1/4
inch
either
before
or
after
sewing.
If
trimming
before
sewing,
proceed
as above.
Otherwise,
sew
the
seam
with
the
raw edge
of
the
fabric
on the
etched
guide
line
1/2”.
(Any
time
you
use
the
full
width
of
a
particular
stitch,
you
should
readiust
the
raw
edge
of
the
fabric
1/8
inch
to
the
left.)
Afterward,
trim
the
excess
fabric
near
the
stitching.
This
method
is
actually
easier
than
the
overedge
method
for
fabrics
that
curl.
Note:
On
soft,
loose
knits,
the
fabric
may
seem
to
wave
or
ripple.
If
this
occurs,
reduce
the
pressure
on
fabric.
(C)
Applying
Elastic
The
specIal
stretch
stitch Qive
a
very
fini
appearance
to
elastIc
application.
DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Belowshown
stitches
are
very
useful
for
dec
live stitching
and
edging
on both
woven
and I
fabrics.
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