Put the darning plate on the needle 1. Set the same as satin stitch. plate (see page 29), 2. Back the fabric with paper or 2, Remove foot holder (see page 10), Stretch Stitch 3. interfacing. Draw the letters on the fabric No pre_er foot Stretch Stitch 3. Adiust the stitch (see page 21 ), width as desired with tailor's chalk. 4. Draw the design on to the fabric F' Satin stitch foot 4. Satin stitch, adjusting the stitch Darn m9 plate with tailor's chalk. width as necessary to form each 5. Stretch the. fabric between embrolpattern, dery hoops and place under the 5. If using paper, carefully remove it needle. when you have finished sewing. 6, Lower the presser foot lever to engage the top thread tension. 7, Holding the top thread in your left hand, rotate the hand wheel toward you one complete turn. Pull the top thread to draw the bobbin thread through to the surface of the fabric. 8. Using a medium speed, stitch along the marked outline, guiding the fabric carefully by hand. Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch width control i!iiiii iiii!i Top thread tension control 2 tO 6 Stitch length control Any number {not necessary to adjust) Use 1, 2, the darning Match the foot, Ad.iust the plate center stitch for button sewing (see page 2__9). of the but-ton holes to the center of width so that needle will drop in each the slot hole, on the presser To strengthen the shank, cut threads leaving a 8" tail. Bring needle thread down through the in the button and w_nd it around shank. the the hole the A_ Stretch Stitch 3, Lower the foot Turn the hand button. to hold the button in place, wheei by hand so that needle will enter either hole of the Drew the and knot. thread to the bottom side 4, Stitch several t_mes, = Overcasting Stitch o Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 control 2 to 5 I 2 3,_ Top thread tension Top thread tension contro! 3 to 8 Stitch length control orange zone ..... control 2 to G Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch poslt_on The Stitch and Its Uses Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that raw corner of your seam. If you start you might use a zigzag stitch. Stretch Stitch right up Hints at the edge, the fabric will bunch and the stitches wilt become Th_s stitch top stItch can be as welt, used as a decorative Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag foot A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very usefut in garment construction and m fimshing raw edges of any sewing proiect. e Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control 5 'i _ 3 4 @ Top thread tension i control 2 tOO Stitch length control 0.5 toI 2 Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch. It has more strength, elastimty, and is flatter than a regular zigzag. The three-step z_gzag stttch _sespecially useful for: -mending -sewing patches smoothly and securely. --repatring strmght tears. --finishing seams. Seam Fimshmg (Overcasting) Mending Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly reside the right hand side of the presser foot. Position that the the tear stitching under the needle so will catch both sides. Guide stitches the fall work at the so edge the right hand of the fabnc. Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3to 5 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch tength controt yellow stretch st=tch position Here's How 2 Place the raw edge of the fabric to the LEFT of the needle as shown. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short ot the outside edge. Stretch Stitch Or, place your fabnc to atlow a 5/8" seam, then trLm seam allowance after. A: Zigzag toot Raw or worn edges of older garments The Stitch and its Uses can be overcast to prevent further raveling. Thts stitch can be used for sewing a seam wlth an overcast finish. NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric The seam is formed and finished m needle, which effectively one operation. It can be used when prevents skipped stitches. you are making swlmwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. o Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching f Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length control yetlow stretch stitch position Here's How Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the strtches are made over the edge. NOTE: When using stretch kmt Stretch Stitch fabric, use a blue stretch fabric needle which A: Zigzag toot effectively prevents sMpped stitches. The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat. tt _s ideal tot 1/4" seams on knits or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. |t is also great for making elastic swim wear. Set the Machine Stitch w_dth control 2 to 3 I14" I Ligl_t Weight Fabric 114" Top thread tension control 9 to...