35Practical Stitches - Summary
Sewn-out zig-zag
Oversewing woven fabrics,
reinforcing edges, attaching
elastic, decorative seaming
Reinforced overlock
Medium-to heavyweight knits and
toweling, overlock seams, flat
joining seams
Reinforced darning program
Automatic darning in
heavyweight fabrics
Fly stitch small
Fine to mediumweight fabrics,
reinforcing pocket edges, zippers
and openings
Lycra stitch
All two-way stretch fabrics, flat
joining seams and hems,
reinforced seaming on underwear
Knit overlock
All knits, machine or handmade,
overlock seam. Sews and finishes
edges in one operation
Bartack program
Reinforcing pocket edges, belt
loops, etc.
Blindstitch narrow
Blind hems on fine fabrics
Stretch stitch
All stretch fabrics, open seam in
sportswear
Simple darning program
Automatic darning in fine and
mediumweight fabrics
Bartack program
Reinforcing pocket edges, belt
loops, securing zippers
Basting
Basting seams, hems, etc
