SINGER 9618 User Manual
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The honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking and it is useful for mending, overcasting HONEYCOMB STITCH Replacing Lingerie Elastic • Pattern Group Selector; 8-9 • Needle Position: j • Stitch Width: 2.5 to 6 • Stitch Length: i (Coloured Bar) • Stitch Balance: To suit application or fabric • General Purpose Needle Plate • General Purpose Foot We recommend the needle style 2045 when • Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline, allowing 2.5 cm (1 inch) for joining. Lap ends • Divide elastic band into four equal segments and mark with pins. Do the same to the • Sew a few straight stitches to anchor elastic to fabric. • Select honeycomb. Plain zig-zag, and multi stitch zig-zag are also effective for replacing • Then hold elastic garment edge taut as you stitch so that It will remain stretchable after CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are 53
and attaching lingerie elastic, stretch lace and blanket binding. Use this versatile stitch
to create decorative designs on fabrics that stretch.
sewing on regular elastic.
to form a band and straight stitch together
as shown using a ball point needle.
garment. Then pin together at corresponding
points, pinning elastic over right side of
fabric, top edges even.
lingerie elastic.
stitching is completed.
stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing
it to break.