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STRETCH STITCHES
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fabrics, but can also be used on woven fabrics.
SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot
:Thread tension control - S
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than an ordinary straight
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forwards.
It is particularly suitable for reinforcing the seams of
sportswear in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for curved
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Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels, collars and cuffs to give
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OVEREDGE STITCH
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repairing raw or worn edges as well.
RIC-RAC STITCH
The ric-rac stitch is provides a bold topstitch for decorative
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and hems.
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2. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of
gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a
series of small diamonds.