Stitch Overview
Utility Stitches
Stitch № Presser
foot
Thread
tension
Name Description
01 0 4–6 Straight
stitch
For seaming and topstitching. Select from 15 different needle
positions.
02 0 3–5 Zigzag stitch Reinforce seams, clean finish, stretch sewing, lace insertion.
03 3 2–4 Closed
overlock
Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem.
04 0 3–5 Stretch tricot
stitch
Sewing seams on stretch fabrics.
05 0 3–5 Three-step
zigzag stitch
Sewing elastic, darning, patching.
06 3 3–5 Overcast
stitch
Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced
edge.
07 0 3–5 Reinforced
straight stitch
Reinforced seam. Topstitching.
08 0 3–5 Stretch triple
zigzag stitch
Elastic stitch for decorative hems or topstitching.
09 0 3–5 Foundation
elastic stitch
Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky
fabrics where overlapping the seams.
10 0 7–9 Mock hand
quilting
stitch
The look of hand quilting by using monofilament needle
thread and increase needle thread tension.
11 3 2–4 Elastic
blindhem
stitch
Sewing blindhems on woven and stretch fabrics.
12 5B 2–4 Standard
buttonhole
Basic buttonhole.
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