41Practical Stitches - Applications
Zig-zag Stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Zig-zag stitch No. 2
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Zig-zag Stitch
• suitable for all fabrics
• overcasting
• elastic seams
• decorative sewing
Oversewing Edges
• guide edge of fabric into the center of
the presser foot
• do not select too wide a width or too
long a stitch – the edge should lie flat
and not roll
• needle goes into fabric on one side and
over the edge into the air on the other
side
• use a fine darning thread for lightweight
fabric
Satin Stitch
• dense stitch used for appliqué,
embroidery, etc.
• shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting
will be indicated by parallel lines on stitch
length bar
Oversewing edges
If edges roll, use the Vari-overlock
stitch and foot No. 2.
Embroidery with satin stitch
Experiment with adjusting the
stitch width for new decorative
effects.
The sewing computer has a
programmed satin stitch: No. 354
