RIC-RAC
STITCH
13
Ric-rac is primarily used for a decorative
top-stitch.
It is ideal
for edging neck-bands,
armholes,
sleeves and hems. When
manually adjusted to a very narrow width, it also can be used
for sewing high stress seams.
DOUBLE
OVERLOCK
STITCH
14
The Double overtock stitch has three main uses. It is perfect
for attaching flat elastic, for overcasting,
and for seaming and
overcasting
in one operation.
It is primarily
used on slightly
stretch fabrics
and non-stretch
fabrics such as linen, tweed,
and medium to heavy-weight
cotton.
CRISS-CROSS
STITCH
15 82
Used primarily for decorative
machine stitching.
ENTREDEUX
STITCH
1_6
Useful
for decorative
stitching
on borders
and for use in
heirloom sewing. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with
a Wing Needle (SINGER
Style 2040) to create holes in the
stitch pattern.
I
elpful Hint:
A slight + adjustment of the tension will
increase the size of the hole when using a Wing Needle,
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