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English 80 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Seam with Seam Finish 81 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Decorative Stitching 82 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Couching 83 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Hemming 84 SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Seam with Seam Finish 30wt and 12wt cotton. Be sure to use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. The Double Overlock Stitch is a stretch stitch, but it can be used on stretch fabrics and nonstretch fabrics (wovens) as well. It sews a seam and a seam finish, all at the same time. There is a reinforcing stitch at the right side, further strengthening the stitch. Sew the stitch with the left side on the seam line of your project. Trim excess seam allownace 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. Use the Double Overlock Stitch to add interesting surface dimension to your projects by stitching over thin yarns or cords.. The Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be helpful because it provides a clear view of the sewing area. Use a tear-away stabilizer underneath as you sew to help prevent fabric from puckering. Use the Double Overlock Stitch to create sportwear-style hems on stretch knit fabrics. The stitch is flexible and will stretch when the fabric stretches. Turn up the hem allowance and pin the hem in place. Stitch from the top side of the garment, catching the raw edge of the hem on the back side as you sew. Use a polyester or all-purpose thread. Use a Ball Point Needle when sewing stretch fabrics, to prevent skipped stitches. Learn more about needles on the SINGER website. The Slant Overedge Stitch is a stretch stitch, but it can be used on stretch fabrics and nonstretch 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 20 of 81

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English
30wt and 12wt cotton.
Be sure to use a needle
that is appropriate for the type of thread you are
using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric
and stitches.
Learn more about needles and
stabilizer on the SINGER website.
80
DOUBLE
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Seam with
Seam Finish
The Double 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.
There is a reinforcing stitch at the right side,
further strengthening the stitch.
Sew the stitch
with the left side on the seam line of your
project.
Trim excess seam allownace when
finished sewing.
81
DOUBLE
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.
82
DOUBLE
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Couching
Use the Double Overlock Stitch to add
interesting surface dimension to your projects
by stitching over thin yarns or cords..
The Open
Toe Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models) can be helpful because it
provides a clear view of the sewing area.
Use a
tear-away stabilizer underneath as you sew to
help prevent fabric from puckering.
83
DOUBLE
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Hemming
Use the Double Overlock Stitch to create
sportwear-style hems on stretch knit fabrics.
The stitch is flexible and will stretch when the
fabric stretches.
Turn up the hem allowance
and pin the hem in place.
Stitch from the top
side of the garment, catching the raw edge of
the hem on the back side as you sew.
Use a
polyester or all-purpose thread.
Use a Ball Point
Needle when sewing stretch fabrics, to prevent
skipped stitches.
Learn more about needles on
the SINGER website.
84
SLANT
OVEREDGE
STITCH
Seam with
Seam Finish
The Slant Overedge 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
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