Operation Manual

Utility
stiteiws
and
prarticai
sewing
Elastic
stitch
Stitch
D
Because
of
its
high
elasticity,
this
stitch
is
used
for
sewing on
elastic
band,
e.g.
on
underwear;
skirt,
trouser
and
dress
waist
bands:
and
cuffs.
If
replacing
elastic,
cut
off
old
elastic
close
to
its
edge.
• If
needed,
gather
the
fabric
edge
with
the
4
4
mm
long
straight
stitch
(c.f.
page
30).
• Divide
fabric
and
elastic
into
quarters
and
mark.
You
may
find
it
easier to
han
dle
if
you
pin
the
elastic to
the
fabric
at
the
matching
marks.
•
Stretch
the
elastic
to
fit the
fabric,
matching
marks as
you
sew.
•
Overlap
the
ends
slightly
and
secure
with
the
elastic
stitch.
•
On
skirts
and
pants
(trousers)
the
elastic
is sewn
onto
the
prepared
edge
with
the
elastic
stitch.
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