Stitch Chart

  • Stitch Chart

Stitch Chart

*1 Twin needle can be used by attaching zigzag foot “J”.
For details on using the twin needle, refer to the Operation Manual.

Stitch

No.

Stitch name / Applications

Stitch width
(mm (inch))

Auto.
Manual

Stitch length
(mm (inch))

Auto.
Manual

(J)

00*1

Straight stitch (Left)

General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc.

0.0 (0)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

01*1

Straight stitch (Middle)

General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc.

3.5 (1/8)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

02*1

Triple stretch stitch

General sewing for reinforcement and decorative topstitching

0.0 (0)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

03*1

Stem stitch

Reinforced stitching, sewing and decorative applications

1.0 (1/16)

1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

04*1

Zigzag stitch

For overcasting, mending.

3.5 (1/8)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)

(J)

05*1

3 steps elastic zigzag stitch

Overcasting (medium, heavyweight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic

5.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(G)

06

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics

3.5 (1/8)

2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(G)

07

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

08*1

Overcasting stitch

Reinforced seaming of stretch fabric

5.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16)

(R)

09

Blind hem stitch

Hemming woven fabrics

* The stitch width setting is in neither millimeters nor inches.

0

- 3← - →3

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 - 3.5
(1/16 - 1/8)

(R)

10

Blind hem stretch stitch

Hemming stretch fabric

* The stitch width setting is in neither millimeters nor inches.

0

- 3← - →3

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 - 3.5
(1/16 - 1/8)

(J)

11*1

Blanket stitch

Appliqués, decorative blanket stitch

3.5 (1/8)

2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

12*1

Shell tuck edge stitch

Shell tuck edge finish on fabrics

4.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

13*1

Satin scallop stitch

Decorating collar of blouse, edge of handkerchief

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(J)

14*1

Patchwork join stitch

Patchwork stitches, decorative stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.2 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

15*1

Patchwork double overlock stitch

Patchwork stitches, decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

16*1

Couching stitch

Decorative stitching, attaching cord and couching

5.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.2 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

17*1

Feather stitch

Fagoting, decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

18*1

Fagoting cross stitch

Fagoting, bridging and decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

19

Ladder stitch

Decorative stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

3.0 (1/8)

2.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

20*1

Rick-rack stitch

Decorative top stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

21*1

Decorative stitch

Decorative stitching

5.5 (7/32)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

22*1

Serpentine stitch

Decorative stitching and attaching elastic

5.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

23

Hemstitching

Decorative hems, lace attaching pin stitch

3.5 (1/8)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

24

Hemstitching

Decorative hems, daisy stitch

6.0 (15/64)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

3.0 (1/8)

1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

25

Hemstitching

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

3.5 (1/8)

1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

26

Hemstitching

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

27

Hemstitching

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

28

Hemstitching

Decorative hemming on thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(A)

29

Narrow rounded buttonhole stitch

Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics

5.0 (3/16)

3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(A)

30

Narrow squared buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes for light to medium weight fabrics

5.0 (3/16)

3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(A)

31

Stretch buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes for stretch or woven fabrics

6.0 (15/64)

3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64)

1.0 (1/16)

0.5 - 2.0
(1/32 - 1/16)

(A)

32

Heirloom buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes for heirloom and stretch fabrics

6.0 (15/64)

3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64)

1.5 (1/16)

1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)

(A)

33

Keyhole buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes in heavyweight or thick fabrics for larger flat buttons

7.0 (1/4)

3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(A)

34

Tapered keyhole buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes in medium to heavy weight fabrics for larger flat buttons

7.0 (1/4)

3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(A)

35

Keyhole buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes with vertical bar tack for reinforcement in heavyweight or thick fabrics

7.0 (1/4)

3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(A)

36

Bar tack stitch

Reinforcement at opening of pocket, etc.

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)

0.4 (1/64)

0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(J)

37

Piecing stitch (Right)

Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) right seam allowance

5.5 (7/32)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

38

Piecing stitch (Left)

Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) left seam allowance

1.5 (1/16)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(J)

39

Hand-look quilting stitch

Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting when using transparent nylon thread for the upper thread and a thread color matching the quilt for the bobbin thread.

Sew with a tight thread tension so that the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric.

Use a needle between 90/14 and 100/16.

0.0 (0)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

40

Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch

Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces

3.5 (1/8)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)

(J)

41

Quilting appliqué stitch

Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding

1.5 (1/16)

0.5 - 3.5
(1/32 - 1/8)

1.8 (1/16)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

42

Quilting appliqué stitch

Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding

1.5 (1/16)

0.5 - 3.5
(1/32 - 1/8)

1.8 (1/16)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(J)

43

Quilting stippling stitch

Background quilting

7.0 (1/4)

1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)

(N)

44

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

45

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

46

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

47

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

48

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

49

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

50

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

51

Decorative stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

52

Cross-stitch

For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

53

Cross-stitch

For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

54

Cross-stitch

For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)

(N)

55*1

Satin stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

0.4 (1/64)

0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(N)

56*1

Satin stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

0.4 (1/64)

0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(N)

57*1

Satin stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

0.4 (1/64)

0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(N)

58*1

Satin stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

0.4 (1/64)

0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

(N)

59*1

Satin stitch

For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)

0.4 (1/64)

0.1 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)

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