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Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord

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52 Practical Stitches - Applications Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Universal stitch No. 15 depends on width of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory) Sewing on Elastic • for gathering long lengths of fabric • for ruffles and flounces in fine fabrics, outer garments, sportswear, children's and doll clothing, crafts, etc. • works well for gathered sleeve edges and neck openings Preparation • cut elastic to length required Sewing • oversew the elastic, adjusting the stitch width to be slightly wider than the elastic • needle must not pierce the elastic • after sewing, adjust the gathers evenly Secure the beginning and end of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards to secure the elastic. Quick hem finish • for children's or doll clothing • sew sleeve edges with elastic before sewing seams

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Practical Stitches - Applications
Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord
Stitch:
Stitch width:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Universal stitch No. 15
depends on width of elastic
type and size to suit the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or
Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory)
Sewing on Elastic
•
for gathering long lengths of fabric
•
for ruffles and flounces in fine fabrics,
outer garments, sportswear, children’s
and doll clothing, crafts, etc.
•
works well for gathered sleeve edges and
neck openings
Preparation
•
cut elastic to length required
Sewing
•
oversew the elastic, adjusting the stitch
width to be slightly wider than the elastic
•
needle must not pierce the elastic
•
after sewing, adjust the gathers evenly
Secure the beginning and end
of elastic
Sew a few straight stitches
backwards and forwards to secure
the elastic.
Quick hem finish
•
for children’s or doll clothing
•
sew sleeve edges with elastic
before sewing seams
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