Stitch Overview
Utility Stitches
The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing.
The stitches available on your machine are printed on the front of the sewing machine.
When sewing, use a thread tension between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Application
Straight Stitch
Center Position
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
Straight Stitch
Left Position
For all types of sewing.
Straight Stretch
Stitch
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three
times — forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of
sportswear and for curved seams which take a lot of strain.
Stretch Stitch For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
Zigzag Stitch A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique and attaching ribbons and
trims.
Multi-Step
Zigzag Stitch
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam finishing,
the smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more flat than a regular zigzag.
It can also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
Reinforced
Zigzag Stitch
For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For decorative sewing.
Overlock Stitch Sew seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and
medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Blind Hem
Stitch
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Slant Overedge
Stitch
Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and heavy
stretch fabrics.
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