White S-9000AAB - STRETCH STITCH; TOPSTITCHING

STRETCH
STITCH
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When
you
use
the straight
stretch
stitch
to seam
knit, stretch,
and
elasticized
fabric,
“stretch”
and
strength
are
built
in
as
the
seam
is
being
sewn.
Because
it
is
equally
useful
for
closed
or press-open
seam
construction
and
will not
break
thread
under
stress,
the
straight
stretch
stitch
is
also
good for
seams
that
receive
an
unusual
amount
of
strain
when
worn.
For example:
crotch
seaming,
sleeve
insertion
and
construction
seams
in
sportswear
and
bathing
suits.
1. Use
standard
zigzag
foot.
2.
Set
stretch
stitch
lever
exactly
to
right.
3.
Set
zigzag
width
control
dial
at
number
“0”
(for
straight)
or
any
number
(for zigzag
stretch
stitch).
4.
Set
stitch
dial to
mark
“5”
when
you
sew
stretch
stitch.
I”
J.”
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Fig.
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CAUTION
— It
is
difficult
to
remove
this
stitch
from
fabric.
Pre-fit
garment
before
using
this
stitch.
•
TOPSTITCHING
Because
this
stitch
is heavier
than
an
ordinary
straight
stitch,
it is ideal
for
top-stitching,
particularly
on
knits.