30
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and
armhole seams as well as to eliminate puckering
on knits and stretch fabrics. Also use when
constructing items requiring extra strength such
as backpacks.
This strong, durable stitch is recommended
where both elasticity and strength are necessary
to ensure comfort and durability.
Straight Stretch
q
Pattern selector:
A
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
2–6
r
Stitch length:
S.S.
t
Stitch width:
(0) or (5)
Rick-rack Stretch
q
Pattern selector:
C
w
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
e
Thread tension:
2–6
r
Stitch length:
S.S.
r
Stitch width:
2–5
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you
might use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is also used
as a decorative topstitch.
q
w
e
r
q
w
e
C
A
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
A
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
4
3
5
0
t
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
A
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
4
3
5
0
r
t
