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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
S-26
* Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the
numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch
mode. Refer to “Basic operations” section.
Stretch stitching
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Sew the fabric without stretching it.
Elastic attaching
When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of
clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched
elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of
the elastic tape be used.
a
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric.
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make
sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.
1 Elastic tape
2 Pin
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select a stitch.
d
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the
tape so that it is the same length as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with
your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front
of the presser foot with your right hand.
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stitch name Stitch
Presser foot
Stitch number
Stem stitch
06
*
J
2 steps elastic zigzag
stitch
11
3 steps elastic zigzag
stitch
12
*
Tape attaching stitch 42
J
CAUTION
• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend
or break.
1
2
J
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