4:7
4 6.0 1.0 3-5 0/1
4 6.0 0.2-1 3-5 0
Utility stitches
Elastic stitch
Use stitch 4 to add elastic to pajamas, skirts and sportswear.
• To create a waistband, À nish the top edge of the
garment.
• Cut elastic to comfortably À t around waist.
• Sew the ends of the elastic together.
• Divide the garment edge and elastic into quarters.
• Stretch the elastic to À t the fabric. Sew on elastic.
Darning with the elastic stitch
Use the elastic stitch to repair holes, tears and damaged
areas.
• If the area is only slightly damaged, sew over it with
several rows of stitching until it is well covered.
• For tears, frayed edges or small holes, place a piece of
fabric, slightly larger than the damaged area and of the
same color, on the wrong side of the fabric. Stitch over
the damaged area, then cut away the excess fabric close
to the stitching on the back side of your repair.
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