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A stretch stitch is used on knits and other fabrics that easily distort out of shape. The stretch stitch is available on many models of sewing machines.
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What are different types of stitches definition?
Chain stitch - hand or machine stitch for seams or decoration Lock stitch Straight stitch - Straight stitches pass through the fabric ground in a simple up and down motion, and for the most part moving in a single direction. ZigZag stitch Stretch stitch Cover stitch Running stitch - a hand stitch for seams and gathering Back stitch - a sturdy hand stitch for seams and decoration Satin stitch Outline stitch Cross stitch - usually used for decoration, but may also be used for seams
What stitch consists of two stitches forward and one stitch backwards?
I am presuming you mean on the sewing machine? It is the stretch stitch. If you mean hand sewing, ask again. I think that one is called BACKSTITCHING. See site of http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Reference_Charts/free_reference_charts_handsewing_stitches.html for hand stitches.
What type of knits are not likely to stretch a lot?
Heavily patterned knits, specifically those with lots of cables or traveling stitches will not stretch as much as other stitch patterns. Felted knits also will not stretch much.
What is diagonal basting stitch?
—To temporarily attach a lace collar, ruffles, or other trim toclothing so that the attached article may be removed easily for cleaning or to be worn with a different garment.The diagonal stitch is often used to allow knit fabric to stretch.
Shearing elastic in sewing machine what stitch to use?
Depending on your elastic's thickness and how much fabric you are guiding into the elastic, I would use a standard needle (12) with a stretch stitch on my machine. Kate
What could cause an escruiating pain below the left rib cage when you cough laugh or even move the wrong way?
A muscle "stitch". Lie flat on your back and stretch your hands over your head to stretch out the muscles. Drink more water.
What are the types of stitches in knitting and crocheting?
Stitches: *Running stitch *Back stitch *Outline stitch *Basting Stitch *Slip Stitch *Whipped Running Stitch *Chain Stitch *Open Chain Stitch *Broken Chain Stitch *Satin Stitch *Seed Stitch *Fly Stitch *Cross Stitch *Feather Stitch *Hemming Bone Stitch *Overcasting Stitch *Long & Short stitch *Zigzag Stitch *Blanket Stitch *Y stitch *Herring bone Stitch
When was Stitch by Stitch created?
A Stitch for Time was created in 1987.
What is combination stitch?
Is a type of stitch that has a combination of running stitch and back stitch .:)
Kinds of hand stitches and there meaning?
* Running stitch * Hemming stitch * Diagonal basting
How do you stop a stitch?
stop whatever exercise you are doing.. do not run through it. control your breathing slow it right down.. and stretch if you pull your arm up over your head.. and lean over away from the side of the stitch and start breathing more deeply while stretching this should ease it.
Does the stitch up after a magic loop slip stitch count as your first stitch?
No, the stitch up after a magic loop slip stitch does not count as your first stitch, the magic loop slip stitch does.
