Singer XL-550 Futura Instruction Manual - Page 46

Thorn Stitch, Honeycomb Stitch, Slant Overedge Stitch, Turkish Stitch, Slant Pin Stitch

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HONEYCOMB STITCH 70 1. Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock. 2. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a series of small diamonds. SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH 75 Seams and overcasts in one operation to produce a narrow, supple seam, particularly suited to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey and cotton jersey. TURKISH STITCH The turkish stitch has three main uses. It is perfect for attaching flat elastic when making or repairing lingerie; and for overcasting and for seaming and overcasting in one operation on slightly stretch fabrics and non-stretch ones such as linen, tweed, and medium to heavy-weight cotton. SLANT PIN STITCH 76 85 Excellent for hemstitching table and bed covers with an elegant touch. Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to the outside of the stitching. THORN STITCH 25 It is a versatile stitch used for joining fabric pieces and as a decorative touch. 46

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THORN STITCH
It is a versatile stitch used for joining fabric pieces and as a
decorative touch.
HONEYCOMB STITCH
1. Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you
wish to smock.
2. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of
gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a
series of small diamonds.
SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH
Seams and overcasts in one operation to produce a narrow,
supple seam, particularly suited to swimwear, sportswear,
T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey
and cotton jersey.
TURKISH STITCH
The turkish stitch has three main uses. It is perfect for
attaching flat elastic when making or repairing lingerie; and for
overcasting and for seaming and overcasting in one operation
on slightly stretch fabrics and non-stretch ones such as linen,
tweed, and medium to heavy-weight cotton.
SLANT PIN STITCH
Excellent for hemstitching table and bed covers with an
elegant touch. Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close
to the outside of the stitching.
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