Elastic stretch (or “m”) stitch, Stretch garment repair, Lace insertion – SINGER 2001 TouchTronic User Manual
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ELASTIC STRETCH (or “M”) STITCH
The elastic stretch stitch or “M” stitch is an attractive stitch which may effectively
be used in functional and decorative stitching. It is an indispensable stitch for
stretch garment repair and may be used for plain and overedged seams in knit and
stretch fabrics. The “M” stitch lends itself to many creative uses.
Stretch Garment Repair
• stitch: “M” stitch |
• Stitch width: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Stitch length: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• General purpose needle plate
• General purpose foot or special purpose foot
Seams in stretch garments retain their
elasticity when stitched with the “M” stitch.
This stitch pattern builds stretch into the
seam as it is being sewn and is equally suita
ble when used to topstitch as shown, or to
overedge. Make a test sample to check stitch
width and length settings.
Lace Insertion
Fine lace insertion and edging add a feminine
touch to blouses, dresses and children’s
wear. Such trimming can be made decorative
and durable when applied with the “M” stitch.
• Mark position of lace and baste in position.
• Stitch, guiding work under needle so that
the top of the stitches fall along the edge of
the lace as illustrated.
• Trim fabric away under iace insertion after
stitching both edges.
Repairing Stretch Garment
with Elastic Stretch Topstitching
Lace Insertion
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