SINGER 814 Stylist - Manual (Page 40)

sewing knit and stretch fabric
When you sew stretch fabric, doubleknit, tricot and jersey, choose one of
the stitch patterns that sew stretch into the seam. A wide variety of different
stitches are available so you can choose just the right one for your fabric and
sewing job. The table below will help you make the right selection.
Remember to use a SINGER ball-point needle (Style # 2045) on the
machine when you attach elastic or sew a knit or stretch fabric.
STRETCH STITCH CHART
Stitch
Straight Stretch Stitch
Where to Use
Plain seams that s-t-r-e-t-c-h (press-open or
closed construction) — Crotch seaming — Sleeve
and gusset Insertion — Flexible topstitching —
Swim and ski suit construction — Attaching
patch pockets— Repairing and reinforcing seams.
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Attaching elastic and stretch lace — Lingerie and
swimsuit construction — Girdle seams — Seam
finishes — Casings and waistband finishes.
Plain Zig-Zag Stitch All-purpose stretch sewing — Lingerie seams —
Attaching stay tapes — Seam finishing — Edge
finishing — Attaching stretch lace.
Ric-Rac Stitch Heavy-duty, all-purpose stretch sewing
Reversible topstitch applications.
Blindstitch Flexible blindstitch hemming — Overcast seam
finishing — Shell hems in lingerie — Ladder
seams — Blindstitch zipper insertion.
Feather Stitch Swimsuit seams — Attaching stretch
Lingerie and girdle seams.
lace
Slant Overedge Stitch Overedge seams that stretch in sportswear,
knitwear, slacks, and bathing suits.
38