Stitch length guidance table, Stress areas in knit or stretch fabrics – SINGER 1050 User Manual
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Choosing the correct stitch length is of utmost importance.
guide to stitch length selection. Refer to it before starting a
The correct choice will make the difference in the wear and
sewing project.
Remember to make a test sample on a scrap
appearance of your new garment. The table below is a practical
piece of the fabric you will be using.
Stitch Length Guidance Table
Part of
Article or
Garment
Weight of Fabrics
Rimy
Sheer
Light
Medium
Heavy
Very Heavy
Straight Main Seams
1.5-2
1.5-2
2-2.5
2-2.5
2.5
2.5-3
Curved Main Seams
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
2-2.5
2-2.5
2.5
Neckline* &Armholes
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
2-2.5
2-2.5
2 - 2.5
Stay Stitching *
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
2-2.5
2-2.5
Gathering
3-4
3-4
3-4
4
4
4
Zippers *
1.5-2
1.5-2
2-2.5
2-2.5
2.5
2.5
Top Stitching *
3
3
3-4
3-4
4
4
Stress Areas or Seams
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
1.5-2
Slow to moderate speed.
Stress Areas in Knit or Stretch Fabrics
Contrary to common belief it is not always necessary to use
a s-t-r-e-t-c-h stitch on ail seams in garments made from
these fabrics. Always consider the ’’stress” areas, for example;
armholes, crotch seams, also how much the garment will be
required to ’’give” and where. Use a stretch stitch where
needed. Moreover, always ascertain that the fit of the garment
is correct before sewing any seam with a s-t-r-e-t-c-h stitch.
Ripping out a s-t-r-e-t-c-h stitch is difficult and may damage
fabric. For sewing on stretch fabrics, see pages 45 and 61.
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