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Utility stitches and practical sewing
Honeycomb stitch
The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and
decorative hem which is particularly suitable for
hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes.
• Fold the hem over double and overstitch it.
Elastic stitch
Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be
used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or
lingerie.
• Mark elastic and fabric in quarters.
• Pin elastic to fabric at quarter markings.
• Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot.
• Stretch elastic to fi t the fabric. Begin
sewing.
Note: When stretching elastic, make sure to
stretch from the front and back of the sewing
foot.
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