{"id":209,"date":"2019-05-31T04:15:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T04:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2019-06-01T03:46:24","modified_gmt":"2019-06-01T03:46:24","slug":"sewing-machines-stitches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use different Sewing Machines Stitches"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e347c9b75f9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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Styles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Straight_Stitch\" >Straight Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Basting_Stitch\" >Basting Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Tacking_Stitch\" >Tacking Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Double_Needle_Stitch\" >Double Needle Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Triple_Stretch_Stitch\" >Triple Stretch Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Stretch_Stitch\" >Stretch Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Zig-Zag_Stitch\" >Zig-Zag Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Multi-Stitch_Zig-Zag\" >Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#OvercastingKnit_Stitch\" >Overcasting\/Knit Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Honeycomb_Stitch\" >Honeycomb Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Blind_Hem_Stitch\" >Blind Hem Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Blind_Stretch_Hem_Stitch\" >Blind Stretch Hem Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Overlock_Stitch\" >Overlock Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Applique_or_Blanket_Stitch\" >Applique or Blanket Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#LadderRampart_Stitch\" >Ladder\/Rampart Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Tracking_or_Bartack_Stitch\" >Tracking or Bartack Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Buttonhole_Stitch\" >Buttonhole Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Button_Stitch\" >Button Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Shell_Tuck_Stitch\" >Shell Tuck Stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Decorative_Stitches\" >Decorative Stitches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#Satin_Stitches\" >Satin Stitches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/#The_Takeaway\" >The Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/sewing-machines-stitches\/\"><strong>Sewing Machines Stitches<\/strong><\/a> come with lots of stitch options. By learning about its built-in stitches expand the abilities of your sewing machine. Find the best Sewing Machines to working together with fabrics Stitches suited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want to create the most perfect dress there is, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lovefunart.ca\/collections\/art-classes\/products\/dress-and-accessory-making-may-12-to-july-14-2018\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dressmaking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an art of its own. And just like a painter dreaming of creating his finest artwork, the idea gets crushed real fast because we all fall into the pressure that it must be so difficult to create one in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That might be true \u2014 sewing a dress takes a lot of effort and perseverance. It\u2019s not for the weak and lazy. However, sewing your dream dress is not really just the stuff of legend. It\u2019s not as hard as people make it out to be because aside from effort and perseverance, all you really need to create your dream dress is to know how to manipulate your sewing machine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see, you might not know this, but sewing machines can have up to more than 100 types of stitch settings. That doesn\u2019t even include yet the other tips and tricks that they have! So, in a way, your own sewing machine is the secret to creating the dress of your dreams. But the problem still remains: there are so many stitch styles \u2014 how do I know which one to use? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, fear not because there is a comprehensive list of the stitch styles that your <a href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/15-sewing-machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sewing machine<\/a> may have and that you can use in your dressmaking endeavors. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stitch_Styles\"><\/span><b>Stitch Styles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Straight_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Straight Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah, the most basic and most common stitch style of them all, but it is one that we shouldn\u2019t take for granted because it can get handy. As the name suggests, this stitching style produces small and straight equidistant stitches, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s generally used for all kinds of construction sewing. It\u2019s perfect for creating seams and topstitches as well. Pretty common, but incredibly versatile. That\u2019s the essence of the straight stitch. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basting_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Basting Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basting stitch is very much like the straight stitch \u2014 it will also give you straight, equidistant stitches. The only difference between the two is that the basting stitch produces longer stitches. As a result, they\u2019re easier to remove, making the process of sewing a lot faster and easier. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A basting stitch is more often than not primarily used to gather fabric, to hold the fabric in place, and to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/yazirwansewing.com\/blog\/what-sewing-machine-should-i-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sewing guide<\/a>. Other times, it\u2019s useful when you\u2019re fitting a garment because the stitch is easily removable so there will be no problems when you have to make corrections. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tacking_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Tacking Stitch <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose for a tacking stitch is pretty self-explanatory: it tacks itself at the beginning or the end of your stitch. This means that you won\u2019t have to back stitch and that your stitch is now safe from coming undone. Pretty convenient, don\u2019t you think?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_Needle_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Double Needle Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you are probably aware, many garments like T-shirts and jerseys have two rows of stitch along the hem. The purpose of those two rows of stitches is for added durability, which incredibly important in clothes. But it must be so tiring to manually stitch the hem twice, right? Thankfully, with your sewing machine, you can replicate that through the double needle stitch setting. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triple_Stretch_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Triple Stretch Stitch <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the name itself, a triple stretch stitch provides you with three stitches that go forward, backward, and forward again. And the primary purpose for these stitches is to allow your fabric to stretch while still giving it some reinforcement and sturdiness. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretch_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Stretch Stitch <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very much like the previous stitch style, this one allows your fabric to stretch, but a stretch stitch is more suited to seams. A lot of the times, if you sew stretchy fabric with a straight stitch, the seam will come out wavy or, worse, the stitches will pop and break the first time your fabric stretches. Luckily, with a stretch stitch, your seam will be flexible and yet not bulky at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zig-Zag_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Zig-Zag Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common stitch style, a zig-zag stitch produces a thread pattern that resembles, well, a zigzag, and it is an easy way to finish edges. It\u2019s also a great stitch to use when you\u2019re sewing something stretchy and you need your seam to have some give. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the stitches of this style go side-to-side, this stitch style can also be perfect when you need to cover a large area than just straight stitching (such as when sewing on trim) or when you need to create closely packed stitches (such as in satin stitching or bar tacking for reinforcement). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-Stitch_Zig-Zag\"><\/span><b>Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes known as the serpentine or triple zigzag, a multi-stitch zig-zag looks like your regular zig-zag \u2014 the only difference is that each zigzag is made up of tiny stitches instead of just one long one. As a result, this style allows for even more stretching with more reinforcement. That\u2019s why, aside from finishing seam edges, patching or reinforcing, it is also handy when you\u2019re installing elastic into your garment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OvercastingKnit_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Overcasting\/Knit Stitch <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the overcasting and knit stitches are perfect for finishing the edges of fabrics, especially when it comes to knit fabrics. You see, if you try to finish the edge of a stretchy fabric with a regular zig-zag stitch, it can be difficult to keep it flat and uniform, thus making your seam end up all wavy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to finish an edge with overcast stitches, all you have to do is to stitch next to your seam on your seam allowance \u2014 that is, the fabric between your seam stitching and the edge of the fabric. After that, you cut off any excess by cutting close \u2014 but remember, not through! \u2014 your line of overcast stitching. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honeycomb_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Honeycomb Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably one of the most intricate stitches you\u2019ll see, and for a lot of times, it\u2019s usually utilized as a decorative stitch. However, it has other uses as well. Aside from being decorative, it can also be used as an edging to keep fabrics from fraying, and it\u2019s also great for installing elastic since it provides stretch and can be used to create smocking. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blind_Hem_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Blind Hem Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn\u2019t stop for an average topstitched hem when you\u2019re making garments. It\u2019s also a good idea to learn how to use a blind hem. The way that this a blind hem stitch works is it only grabs the outside layer of fabric with tiny stitches to anchor the hem while hiding the other stitches on the inside. With that, you can see why it is helpful to learn how to use a blind hem: because blind hems will look neater and cleaner, thus making your garments look as if they were made by a professional. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blind_Stretch_Hem_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Blind Stretch Hem Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is pretty much exactly like the previous stitch style. The only difference is that this is tailored for stretchy hems. The shape of this stitch includes more varied peaks and valleys, and as a result, it allows for good stretchability while keeping everything else nice and hemmed. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overlock_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Overlock Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah, the overlock stitch. Otherwise known as the ultimate stitch for finishing edges of the fabric. It resembles the stitch of a 4-thread serger, but it also uses your single-needle sewing machine to create a stitch that will keep your fabric from becoming undone. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applique_or_Blanket_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Applique or Blanket Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after being traditionally used to stitch the edges of blankets, a blanket stitch is a simple one yet quite beautiful. It is usually used for finished edges, decorative edges, and appliqueing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the stitches that you probably have learned while you were still in school, and this is probably one of the stitches that you\u2019ve used in your crafting projects. Basically, a blanket stitch is very well-sought, since it is both easy and beautiful, and luckily, you can replicate this stitch in your sewing machine. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LadderRampart_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Ladder\/Rampart Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ladder\/rampart stitch looks a lot like the zig zag stitch, but this time, each peak is flat instead of pointed. This stitch is usually utilized when you\u2019re joining two pieces of fabric by butting them up against each other. Another great use for the rampart stitch is creating a couch or a channel for the elastic or ribbon to run through. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracking_or_Bartack_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Tracking or Bartack Stitch <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you look at a pair of jeans, you\u2019ll see a little stitch on the belt loops and the corners of the pockets. That little stitch is called a bartack stitch, and it\u2019s a stitch that you use when you want some extra reinforcement to keep those parts from tearing or coming apart. In other words, this is a stitch that\u2019s most commonly known for providing stronger reinforcement to your garment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buttonhole_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Buttonhole Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, a buttonhole stitch is a series of small and tight zig-zag stitches that are sewn in an elongated rectangle or oval with a small slit of space right in the middle. As the name suggests, this stitch is used to secure the edges of buttonholes since it provides a much sturdier stitch because of the knots it makes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>There are various kinds of buttonhole stitches, and it is advisable to know them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Buttonhole: has square ends for the average button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounded Buttonhole: has rounded ends, and it\u2019s good for delicate fabrics. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyhole Buttonhole: it has one square end and one circular end, and it is good for larger buttons since the shape allows it to open a little wider.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch Buttonhole: the stitches are more open, thus making it good for stretch fabrics. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knit Buttonhole: this is perfect for knit fabrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Button_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Button Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the name itself, a button stitch setting in your sewing machine means that the stitch goes back and forth through the holes of a button to securely sew it on. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shell_Tuck_Stitch\"><\/span><b>Shell Tuck Stitch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A shell tuck stitch produces a decorative scallop pattern that is known as a picot shell edge. Because of this, this stitch is usually used as a decorative element to the garment as the pattern does add a cute touch to it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decorative_Stitches\"><\/span><b>Decorative Stitches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of the times, sewing machines that include digital or manual stitch settings come with a bunch of decorative stitches. Some of the patterns that can be produced from these settings include leaves, vines, scrolls, feathers, hearts, geometric borders, and others. If your sewing machine offers these settings, use them to your heart\u2019s content. These will definitely add something to the clothing of your making. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satin_Stitches\"><\/span><b>Satin Stitches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way of adding a decorative element to a project, satin stitches are stitches that resemble embroidery. They are unlike regular decorative stitches which have more open stitch patterns. Some of the shapes of satin stitches include triangles, circles, ovals, diamonds, and scallops. Just like the decorative stitches mentioned above, satin stitches will also add a fancy touch to your garment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Takeaway\"><\/span><b>The Takeaway<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovefunart.ca\/collections\/art-classes\/products\/fashion-design-pattern-making\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressmaking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an art of its own, and just like a lot of art forms, one of the ways to get the best out of your craft is to master the primary art supply that you\u2019re using. For dressmaking, that art supply would be a sewing machine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sewing machine may not look much at first glance. After all, it looks like any other machines, perhaps just a little bit smaller. But there\u2019s actually a lot more to sewing machines than what meets the eyes, and as dressmakers, you should be aware of that. You should know all about the settings \u2014 the tips and tricks \u2014 that your sewing machine has to offer, and you should know how to use all those stitch settings to your advantage. Sometimes, that\u2019s all it takes to become a great dressmaker \u2014 to be able to manipulate your own sewing machine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now that you have a list of possible stitch settings that your sewing machine has, get creative. Make use of them. Mix them up together. Get experimental. And before you know it, you have now made the garment that you\u2019ve always wanted to make for a very long time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"5Bg4gvc7jv\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wunderlabel.com\/blog\/essential-guide-sewing-stitches\/\">Essential Guide to Sewing Machine Stitches<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;Essential Guide to Sewing Machine Stitches&#8221; &#8212; Wunderlabel Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/wunderlabel.com\/blog\/essential-guide-sewing-stitches\/embed\/#?secret=5Bg4gvc7jv\" data-secret=\"5Bg4gvc7jv\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NHagUeajiY\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-use-different-sewing-machine-stitches\/\">How to Use Different Sewing Machine Stitches to Create a Masterpiece<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;How to Use Different Sewing Machine Stitches to Create a Masterpiece&#8221; &#8212; Contrado Blog\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-use-different-sewing-machine-stitches\/embed\/#?secret=NHagUeajiY\" data-secret=\"NHagUeajiY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sewing Machines Stitches come with lots of stitch options. 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