sewing knit and stretch fabric
When you sew stretch fabrics, double knits,
tricot, jersey, and elastic, choose one of the
stitch patterns that build stretch into the seam.
A wide variety of stitches is available. See
table below.
Remember to use a ball-point Yellow
Band
needle in the machine when you attach elastic
or sew knit or stretch fabric.
STRETCH STITCH CHART
Where to Use
Plain seams that s-t-r-e-t-crhr T^ Sleeve and
gusset insertion — Swimsuit Gonstruotion ^
Crotch seams — Repairing and reinforcing
seams.
.....
Straight Stretch Stitcht
Built-in Feather (
) or Honeycomb (
ji )
(Stitch Width
^)
Maxi-Topstitch
Disc 69
(Stitch Width 5 only)
Wherever a bold topstitched effect is
desired.
Overedge Stretch Stitcht
Overedge seams that etretch^Crotch seams
—Waistband and seam finishes in shorts and
slacks—Ski-suit, snow-suit, and swimsuit
construction.
Honeycomb Stitch t
Built-in
Attaching elastic and stretch lace—Lingerie
and girdle repair—Swimsuit construction—
Edge finishes for seams, hems, and facings.
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
Built-in
Attaching elastic and stretch lace—Lingerie
and swimsuit construction—Girdle seams—
Seam
finishes-^Casings
and
waistband
finishes.
Plain Zig-Zag
, Built-in
General-purpose stretch sewing—Lingerie
searns—Attaching stay tape—Seam finishing
—Edge finishing—Attaching stretch lace.
Ric-Rac Stitch t
Disc 74
Heavy-duty, general-purpose stretch sewing
—Reversible topstitching.
Blindstitch
Built-in
Flexible
blindstitch
hemming—Overcast
seam finishing—Sheli hems in lingerie.
Feather Stitch
Built-in
Swimsuit seams—Attaching stretch iace--
Lingerie and girdle seams.
Chainstitch
Flexible
basting—Hem-tape
application.
Double-stitched seams in delicate knits.
Slant Overedge Stitch t
Disc 76
Sweater and swimsuit construction—Over
cast seams in bulky knits and stretch terry
cloth—Attaching elastic and stretch lace—
Edge finishes for seams; hems, and facings.
tThis stitch Is designed for strength and permanence and cannot readily be ripped out without risk of fabric damage.
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