Pfaff SMARTER BY 260c Manual - Page 25

Sewing techniques Reinforced straight stitch The reinforced or triple straight stitch is a very durable and elastic stitch. It can be used for seaming heavy fabrics, including stretch fabrics. Use it instead of the regular straight stitch in areas where there will be additional stress on the fabric. The forward, backward, forward motion of the stitch means that it will not pull out easily and has the give needed for stretch fabrics. The reinforced straight stitch is also great for topstitching on heavier fabrics. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth. Three-step zigzag stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is used to overcast raw edges. Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the edge on the right side. The stitch can also be used as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics. Reinforced straight stitch 07 Three-step zigzag stitch 05 Sewing 25