SINGER 1050 - Manual (Page 57)

The honeycomb stitch is ideai for smocking and it is useful for mending, overcasting and attaching eiastic, stretch
lace and blanket binding. Use this versatiie stitch to create decorative designs on fabrics that stretch.
Honeycom b Stitch
Replacing Lingerie Elastic
® Stitch: honeycomb stitch §
• Stitch width: I ^ j ^ ^ |
• Stitch length: 2 - 2.5
• General purpose needle plate
• General purpose foot or special purpose foot
e Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline, allowing 2.5 cm
(one inch) for joining. Lap ends to form a band and stitch
together as shown using a ball point needle.
• Divide elastic band into four equal segments and mark with
pins. Do the same to the garment. Then pin together at
corresponding points, pinning elastic over right side of
fabric, top edges even.
• Sew a few straight stitches to anchor elastic to fabric.
• Select honeycomb. Plain zig-zag, elastic stretch stitch, or
featherstitch are also effective for replacing lingerie elastic.
® Then hold elastic and garment edge taut as you stitch so
that it will remain stretchable after stitching is completed.
Caution: Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this
may deflect the needle, causing It to break.
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