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Straight Stretch Stitch
for Stretch Fabrics
In the 1970’s, fabrics that had stretch were introduced. Previously, only
woven-type fabrics were available for home sewers. When a standard
straight stitch is sewn on stretch fabric, it will “pop” or break when the
fabric is stretched. Special stitches were created to allow “no-pop”
sewing on stretch fabrics, and these stitches are called Stretch Stitches
or Flexi-Stitches. Today, stretch fabrics are used to make exercise out-
fits, dance customs, swimsuits and much more. As the fabrics of these
garments stretch, so do the stitches!
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Triple Straight Stitch
Stitch Width: 0, no width
Stitch Length: Stretch Setting
Presser Foot: Standard Foot
Materials:
Knit fabric, folded in half
Procedure:
Stitch on the two layers.
Note: After sewing, notice how the stitch stretches with the fabric.