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Practical Stitches
Practical Stitches Description
Straight stitch
For non-elastic fabric; all straight stitch work,
such as seams, topstitching, sewing in a zipper
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Zigzag
Zigzag work such as overcasting edges,
attaching elastic and lace
Vari-Overlock
For fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams, hems
and stretch seams
Running Stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending, patching,
reinforcing seams, sewing over decorative
threads
Securing Program
For all fabrics; secures the beginning and end of
seams by straight stitching
Triple Straight Stitch
Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems
and seams
Triple Zig-Zag
Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems
and seams, couching, decorative stitching
Honeycomb Stitch
Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics,
visible seams, hems, linens and some types of
mending
Blindstitch
For most types of fabric; blind hems; shell
edging in soft jerseys and fine fabrics; decora-
tive seams
Double Overlock
For all types of knit; overlock stitch, finished
edge
Super Stretch Stitch
For highly elastic fabrics. Highly elastic open
seam for all types of clothing
Gathering Stitch
For most fabrics. Gathering with shirring elastic.
Butted seams (edge-to-edge) and decorative
stitches
Stretch Overlock
For medium weight knits, toweling and firm
wovens; overlock seam, flat joining seams
Jersey Stitch
For jersey fabrics; visible seams in lingerie,
sweaters; mending jerseys
Lycra Stitch
For lycra fabrics, flat joining seams, hems,
reinforcing seams on underwear
Stretch Stitch
For highly elastic fabrics, open seam for
sportswear
Universal Stitch
For firmer fabrics such as felt and leather; flat
joining seam, visible seam, attaching elastic,
decorative seam
Sewn-out Zig-Zag
Oversewing woven fabrics, reinforcing edges,
decorative seam