Stretch and decorative stitches, Straight stretch stitch, Feather stitch – SINGER 5625 STYLIST II User Manual

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STRETCH AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable

fabrics, but can also be used on woven materials.

SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot or Satin Stitch Foot (Optional)

:Thread tension control - AUTO

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than an ordinary straight

stitch because it locks three times - forwards, backwards and

forwards.
It is particularly suitable for reinforcing the seams of

sportswear in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for curved

seams which take a lot of strain.
Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels, collars and cuffs to give

a professional finish to your garments.

FEATHER STITCH

The pleasing appearance of this stitch enables it to be used

for top-stitching, or attaching lace or inset panels.
It is also ideal for quilting applications and joining fabrics.

RIC-RAC STITCH

Ric-rac stitch is primarily used for a decorative top-stitch. It

is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems.

When manually adjusted to a very narrow width, it also can be

used for seaming in areas that will receive stress.

OVEREDGE STITCH

This is a similar stitch used by the garment industry in making

sportswear - it sews and finishes the seam in one operation.

It’s very effective for use in repairing raw or worn edges of

garments.

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