Stretch stitches, Straight stretch stitch, Overedge stitch – SINGER XL-400 FUTURA Instruction Manual User Manual

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STRETCH STITCHES

Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit or stretchable

fabrics, but can also be used on woven fabrics.

SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot

:Thread tension control -

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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.

OVEREDGE STITCH

This stitch is especially used for making sportswear. It sews

and finishes the seam in one operation. It is very effective for

repairing raw or worn edges as well.

RIC-RAC STITCH

The ric-rac stitch is provides a bold topstitch for decorative

borders. It is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves

and hems.

HONEYCOMB STITCH

1. Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you

wish to smock.

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.

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