46 Practical Stitches - Applications
Stretch Overlock Seam/Reinforced Overlock Seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Stretch overlock No. 13
or Reinforced overlock No. 19
universal, ballpoint or stretch
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or
Overlock foot No. 2
Closed Seam
• overlock seam in coarse or loose knits
Sewing
• sew stretch overlock along the fabric
edge
• the stitch should sew over the edge of
the fabric on the right swing of the
needle
Super Stretch/Stretch Seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Super stretch No. 11 or Stretch No. 18
universal, ballpoint or stretch
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Open Seam
• very elastic seam for knit fabrics
• ideal for sports and leisure wear
• seam lies flat and is not bulky
When using heavyweight fabrics
(rolling edges) sew 3/8” (1cm) in
from the edge and cut off seam
allowance.
