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"Stitch in a Ditch" -
Binding Carpets, etc.
1) Specify the Binding finished BSf Topstitching
1) May require special PF with Guide
BSa 3.01.01 with selvedge edge
width.
Waistband with stitch
binding
Topstitch hidden in
mod line on top of
so stitch is totally hidden
Setting collarettes on T
1) Specify the needle spacing if
Shirts; binding legs and
406 stitch is used (Ex: 1/8", Mock Clean Finish 1) Specify the width of the binding.
BSb 3.03.01 fly on knit briefs, etc.
3/16"); 2) specify the BSj 3.05.06 Binding Example: 1/2" Binding.
Usually sewn with a 406
Binding finished width.
bottom coverstitch Sewn in two
operations
For setting sleeve
For setting 1) Specify needle spacing; and 2)
facings to shirts, piping 1) Specify the width of the
waistbands to jeans, Specify the width of the binding.
edges of outerwear, etc. binding. Example: 1/2"
BSc 3.05.01 Can be sewn with a 301 Binding. 2) Requires a binding BSc 3.05.01 etc. Can be sewn with (Example: 1- 3/8" and 1- 5/8"
a 401 chainstitch or Binding.) 3) Requires a binding
lockstitch or 401 folder.
Waistbanding on 301 lockstitch folder.
Chainstitch
Jeans
Hemming Dresses,
Slacks, Coats,
Hemming Selvedge
EFa 6.02.01 Edge Shirt Front
1) Specify width of hem. EFl Bedspreads. 1) Specify Width Hem
Generally sewn with
Blindstitch Hem 103 blindstitch
Cut-on Centerplait.
Hemming bottoms of 1) Specity needle spacing; and 2)
1) Specify width Hem. (Ex. 1" Generally sewn with
Tee Shirts, Undershirts, Width centerplait. (Ex. 1" needle
EFc 6.06.01 etc. Usually sewn with a
hem); 2) Generally a hemming EFv 2 rows of 401 stitch.
spacing & 1 1/2" centerplait. 3)
guide is required. (See also LSm - set-
503 Stitch. Requires centerplait folder.
on centerplait)
Blindhemming Centerplaiting
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Making straps or
Hem and Insert Elastic 1) Specify needle spacing; and 2)
EFf 7.24.02 to Infants Panties, etc.
1) Specify the width of hem EFn 8.19.01 belts with clean
Specify with of strap.
finish.
Making straps or
EFz 8.03.04 belts with clean 1) Specify with of strap.
finish.
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Setting Elastic to
panties or briefs -
1) A seaming guide or trimmer 1) A seaming guide or trimmer is
Attaching knitted cuffs - 406 or 407 stitch;
is used to keep the edges even. used to keep the edges even. 2)
LSa 2.01.01 generally sewn with a
2) Specify Needle Spacing. (Ex.- LSa 2.01.01 Attaching knitted
Specify Needle Spacing. (Ex.- 1/4"
coverstitch - 605 or 607 cuffs - generally sewn
1/4" ndl spacing) ndl spacing)
with a coverstitch -
605 or 607
Lap Seaming Attaching Elastic
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Flatseaming
Joining the Bib to Pants Underwear, Fleese,
1) Needle Spacing and 2) Strip
LSl 2.28.03 of Bib Overall in 1
width are required. FSa 4.01.01 Exercisewear, etc.
operation. Generally sewn with
a 607 stitch.
Flatseaming
Decorative Stitch
1) Specify width of Dart and
Dart panel on Slacks, Back Pockets on 1) Specify Design Pattern with
OSf 6.05.01 Chinos, Blouses, etc.
length. (Ex. 3/8" wide and 3" OSa 5.01.01 Jeans; Saddle dimensions of stitch location
long)
Stitching
For making collars & 1) Seam Margin must be For seaming and
Cuffs on Shirts; specified on both 1st & 2nd piping edges of
attaching front pockets, operations. 2) A seaming guide cushions; pillows; 1) Specify Seam Margin; and 2)
SSe 1.06.02 bagging front pockets, is used to keep the edges even. SSaw 2.19.02 attaching yokes to Topstitch Heading / Margin
setting fly on Chinos, 3) There is a turning process backs on casual
etc. between 1st & 2nd process.
Seam, Fold, & shirts, dresses, etc.
Runstitch & Topstitch Topstitch
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For coverseaming knit 1) Suggest using a 504 for 1st 1) Specify Width of Elastic; 2) Usually
tops, undergarments to operation and 406 with 1/4" For seaming knitted 2, 3, or 4 rows of 401 chainstitch are
SSh 4.04.01 reenforce the seam and needle spacing for 2nd SSt 7.09 or woven elastic to used to make this seam - Specify
give it a decorative operation; 2) Seaming guide on Boxers, Gym Shorts Needle Spacing. (Ex.: 1 1/4" Elastic
appearance Coverseaming machine. with 4 rows 1/4" needle spacing)
Seaming &
Coverseaming Attaching Elastic
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