Applications of straight stitch – SINGER W1599 User Manual
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Applications of Straight
Stitch
A. Seams
The normal stitch length for most
fabrics is 3, but the length chosen
should depend on the fabric and
area of usage.
Usually, heavier fabrics require
longer stitches, and lighter weight
fabrics require shorter stitches.
Rjr curved seams and bias cut
areas use a shorter stitch length to
add strength and elasticity to the
seam.
B. Basting/Topstitching
Sewing a seam with a longer stitch
is useful for temporary seams prior
to fitting.
Basting stitches also may be used
when gathering in fullness.
Topstitching can be done very effec
tively with the long straight stitch.
For a bolder stitch, two threads of
the same type can be threaded
through one needle (size 14 or 16).
A heavier thread such as buttonhole
twist may be used for topstitching,
but be sure to use a larger needle
(size 16 or 18).
The triple stretch straight stitch may
be uses, but caution must be used
as this stitch is difficult to remove.