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The Double Overlock Stitch is a stretch

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English 74 DECORATIVE STITCH 75 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH 76 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Smocking Seam with Seam Finish Decorative Stitching even in combination with other decorative stitches. For machine models with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, try various stitch length and/or width adjustments to change the look of the stitch as desired. It may be helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as this foot has a groove on the underside to allow stitches to pass freely underneath. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 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. Sew this cross-stitch pattern over gathered fabric to create smocking, often seen in children's clothing and vintage apparel. This technique works best with lightweight woven fabrics, like batiste or voile. Start by sewing several rows of basting stitches: sew 1 row, then a second row 1/8" inch from the first. Skip 1/2" and repeat, continuing for the amount needed for your project. Gather the basting threads. Place the gathered piece over a fabric interfacing or piece of organza. To sew the crossstitch pattern, use a 30wt cotton in the needle, which will provide a hand-lsewn ook, and stitch over the basted rows. 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. 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 20 of 179

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English
even in combination with other decorative
stitches.
For machine models with
adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width,
try various stitch length and/or width
adjustments to change the look of the stitch
as desired.
It may be helpful to use a Satin
Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models)for denser stitch settings,
as this foot has a groove on the underside
to allow stitches to pass freely underneath.
Experiment with various types of thread
such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread,
metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even
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.
74
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Smocking
Sew this cross-stitch pattern over gathered
fabric to create smocking, often seen in
children's clothing and vintage apparel.
This
technique works best with lightweight
woven fabrics, like batiste or voile.
Start by
sewing several rows of basting stitches:
sew 1 row, then a second row 1/8" inch
from the first.
Skip 1/2" and repeat,
continuing for the amount needed for your
project.
Gather the basting threads.
Place
the gathered piece over a fabric interfacing
or piece of organza.
To sew the cross-
stitch pattern, use a 30wt cotton in the
needle, which will provide a hand-lsewn ook,
and stitch over the basted rows.
75
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.
76
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
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