Pfaff hobby 1022 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Elastic stitch, Stitch E, Honeycomb stitch, models 1032 and 1042 E stretch

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Utility stitches and practical sewing Elastic stitch Stitch E Because of its high elasticity, this stitch is used for sewing on elastic band, e.g. on underwear; skirt, trouser and dress waistbands; and cuffs. • If replacing elastic, cut off old elastic close to its edge. • If needed, gather the fabric edge with the 4 mm long straight stitch (c.f. page 40). • Divide fabric and elastic into quarters and mark. You may Ànd it easier to handle if you pin the elastic to the fabric at the matching marks. • Stretch the elastic to Àt the fabric, matching marks as you sew. • Overlap the ends slightly and secure with the elastic stitch. • On skirts and pants (trousers) the elastic is sewn onto the prepared edge with the elastic stitch. Honeycomb stitch models 1032 and 1042 E stretch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is very suitable for underwear and T-shirts. • Fold the seam or hem edge over twice and overstitch with the honeycomb stitch. 31

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Utility stitches and practical sewing
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Elastic stitch
Stitch E
Because of its high elasticity, this stitch is
used for sewing on elastic band, e.g. on
underwear; skirt, trouser and dress waist-
bands; and cuffs.
• If replacing elastic, cut off old elastic
close to its edge.
• If needed, gather the fabric edge with
the 4 mm long straight stitch (c.f. page
40).
• Divide fabric and elastic into quarters
and mark. You may
À
nd it easier to han-
dle if you pin the elastic to the fabric at
the matching marks.
• Stretch the elastic to
À
t the fabric,
matching marks as you sew.
• Overlap the ends slightly and secure
with the elastic stitch.
• On skirts and pants (trousers) the
elastic is sewn onto the prepared edge
with the elastic stitch.
Honeycomb stitch
models 1032 and 1042 E stretch
The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and
decorative hem which is very suitable for
underwear and T-shirts.
• Fold the seam or hem edge over twice
and overstitch with the honeycomb
stitch.