Pfaff hobby 1142 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Utility stitches and practical sewing 2:9 stitch stitch E 3-5 0.5-1.5 3-6 A E 5 stretch 3-7 A Tricot stitch (Triple zigzag stitch) This stitch is used to Ànish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place the fabric to leave a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam allowance. Trim the extra allowance after sewing. It is also used for mending tears. Honeycomb stitch The honeycomb stitch is an elastic and decorative hem which is particularly suitable for hems on T-shirts and childrens clothes. Fold the hem over double and overstitch it. Elastic stitch Because of its high elasticity, this stitch can be used for sewing elastic on swimwear, skirts or lingerie. Mark elastic and fabric in quarters. Pin elastic to fabric at quarter markings. Place fabric and elastic under sewing foot. Stretch elastic to Àt the fabric. Begin sewing. Note: When stretching elastic, make sure to stretch from the front and back of the sewing foot.