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English 89 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Seam with Seam Finish 90 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Decorative Stitching 91 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Couching 92 DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH Hemming 93 SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Seam with Seam Finish 94 SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Decorative Stitching 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 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 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 23 of 91

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English
89
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.
90
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.
91
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.
92
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.
93
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 line of your
project.
Trim excess seam allownace when
finished sewing.
94
SLANT
OVEREDGE
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
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