SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 41)

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 ball-point needle (Style# 2045) in the machine
when you attach elastic or sew a knit or stretch fabric.
STRETCH STITCH CHART
Stitch Where to Use
Straight Stretch Stitch
Super Zig-Zag Disc 201
Overedge Stretch Stitch
F/exi~Stitch Disc 232 or
Slant Overedge Stitch
Flexi-Stitch Disc 243
Multi-Stretch Stitch
Flexi-Stitch Disc 242
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.
Overedge seams that stretch in sportswear,
knitwear, slacks, and swimsuits.
Overcast seams in bulky knits and terry cloth —
Sweater construction — Attaching elastic and
stretch lace — Seam, hem and facing edge
finishes.
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
Stitch
Flexi-Stitch Disc 202
Attaching elastic and stretch lace — Lingerie
and swimsuit construction — Girdle seams —
Seam finishes— Casings and waistband finishes.
Plain Zig-Zag
Super Zig-Zag Disc 201
All-purpose stretch sewing — Lingerie seams —
Attaching stay tapes — Seam finishing — Edge
finishing — Attaching stretch lace.
Ric-Rac Stitch
Super Zig-Zag Disc 201
Heavy-duty, all-purpose stretch
Reversible topstitch applications.
sewing —
¡ Blindstitch
C Fashion Disc 3
Flexible blindstitch hemming — Overcast seam
finishing — Shell hems In lingerie — Ladder
seams — Blindstitch zipper insertion.
A
Feather Stitch
Flexi-Stitch Disc 202
Swimsuit seams — Attaching stretch lace
Lingerie and girdle seams.
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