Simplicity SA2200 - Manual (Page 28)

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BUILT-IN STITCHES
SEAMING BIAS CURVES
The triple stitch action of the stretch straight stitch offers
flexible and durable seams. Use it to sew stress areas such
as the crotch seams in pants or the sleeve underarm area.
Align the fabric edge with the seam guide marking on the
needle plate. Stitch the seam, guiding the fabric along the
seam guide [Fig. 1]. The machine takes two stitches forward
and one stitch back to create this durable seam.
SEAMING DOUBLE KNITS
The flexibility of the straight stretch stitch makes it ideal
for seaming heavy or double knits.
Align the fabric edge with a seam guide marking on the
needle plate [Fig. 2]. Stitch the seam, carefully guiding
the fabric edge along the seam guide.
TRIPLE TOPSTITCHING
Use this stitch for a bold, contrasting topstitch.
Stitch 1/4” away from the finished edge of the fabric. Use
the outer edge of the all-purpose presser foot as a guide
[Fig. 3] or use the adjustable blindhem foot as described
on page 16 under Topstitching and Edgestitching.
OVERCASTING HEAVY FABRICS
Sew on heavier weight stretch fabrics in any area you
would use a zigzag stitch.
Position the fabric under the presser foot and guide the
fabric so the right swing of the stitch forms just inside
the edge of the fabric [Fig. 4].
Test the position by turning the handwheel toward you and
manually “walking” the needle before you begin sewing.
DECORATIVE RICK RACK
An ideal decorative edge finish for neckbands, armholes,
sleeves, and hems.
Stitch along the finished edge of a project using a con-
trasting thread for added dimension [Fig. 5].
Fig. 1 Seaming stress areas
Fig. 2 Seaming knits
STITCH STITCH WIDTH STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
S 3-5 4 Overcast
STITCH STITCH WIDTH STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
S 3-5 4 All-purpose
STITCH “S” - TRIPLE STRETCH STRAIGHT
STITCH STITCH WIDTH STITCH LENGTH PRESSER FOOT
S 0 4 All-purpose
Fig. 3 Triple topstitch
STITCH “S” - RICK RACK
Fig. 4 Overcasting heavy fabrics
Fig. 5 Decorative rick rack