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English 94 OVERLOCK STITCH Seam with Seam Finish 95 OVERLOCK STITCH Decorative Stitching 96 RIGHT POSITION STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH Stretch Seams 97 RIGHT POSITION STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH Decorative Stitching 98 RIGHT POSITION STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH Reinforced Seams look you want for your project. This Overlock Stitch is a stretch stitch, but it can be used on stretch fabrics and non-stretch fabrics (wovens) as well. It sews a seam and a seam finish, all at the same time. Sew the stitch with the left side on the seam line of your project. Trim excess seam allowance when finished sewing. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. This stitch can be used to reinforce seams of stretch fabrics. The stitch is stronger than a regular straight stitch becuase it sews the same stitch three times - forward, backward and forward again. Because the stitch stretches, it's a good choice for seams on medium to heavy weight stretch fabrics. The stitch will stretch with the fabric when the fabric is stretched. Use a Ball Point needle to prevent skipped stitches on stretch fabrics. Learn more about needles on the SINGER website. Use this stitch to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in combination with other decorative stitches. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using. It is also helpful to use a stabilizer to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. This stitch can be used to reinforce seams of heavy woven fabrics, such as denim, canvas, and duck cloth. The stitch is stronger than a regular straight stitch becuase it sews the same stitch three times - forward, backward and forward again. Use a SINGER size 16 or size 18 needle for sewing these types of heavyweight fabrics. More information about needles can be 23 of 81

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look you want for your project.
94
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Seam with
Seam Finish
This Overlock Stitch is a stretch stitch, but it can
be used on stretch fabrics and non-stretch
fabrics (wovens) as well.
It sews a seam and a
seam finish, all at the same time.
Sew the stitch
with the left side on the seam line of your
project.
Trim excess seam allowance when
finished sewing.
95
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing
projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even
in combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
96
RIGHT
POSITION
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
STITCH
Stretch Seams
This stitch can be used to reinforce seams of
stretch fabrics.
The stitch is stronger than a
regular straight stitch becuase it sews the same
stitch three times - forward, backward and
forward again.
Because the stitch stretches, it's
a good choice for seams on medium to heavy
weight stretch fabrics. The stitch will stretch
with the fabric when the fabric is stretched.
Use
a Ball Point needle to prevent skipped stitches
on stretch fabrics.
Learn more about needles
on the SINGER website.
97
RIGHT
POSITION
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
STITCH
Decorative
Stitching
Use this stitch to embellish your sewing
projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even
in combination with other decorative stitches.
Experiment with various types of thread such as
rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread,
topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt
cotton.
Use a needle that is appropriate for the
type of thread you are using.
It is also helpful to
use a stabilizer to help support the stitches.
Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the
SINGER website.
98
RIGHT
POSITION
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
STITCH
Reinforced
Seams
This stitch can be used to reinforce seams of
heavy woven fabrics, such as denim, canvas,
and duck cloth.
The stitch is stronger than a
regular straight stitch becuase it sews the same
stitch three times - forward, backward and
forward again.
Use a SINGER size 16 or size 18
needle for sewing these types of heavyweight
fabrics.
More information about needles can be
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