Stitch Overview
Utility Stitches
Stitch
№ Presser
foot
Thread
tension
Name
Description
01 0 4–6
Straight
stitch
For seaming and topstitching. Select from 15 different needle
positions.
02 0 3–5
Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean finish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
03 3 2–4
Closed
overlock
Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
04 0 3–5
Stretch tricot
stitch
Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
05 0 3–5
Three-step
zigzag stitch
Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
06 3 3–5 Overcast
stitch
Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced
edge.
07 0 3–5
Reinforced
straight stitch
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
08 0 3–5
Stretch triple
zigzag stitch
Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
09 0 3–5
Foundation
elastic stitch
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky
fabrics where overlapping the seams.
10 0 7–9
Mock hand
quilting
stitch
The look of hand quilting by using monofilament needle
thread and increase needle thread tension.
11 3 2–4
Elastic
blindhem
stitch
Sewing blindhems on woven and stretch fabrics.
12 5B 2–4
Standard
buttonhole
Basic buttonhole.
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