Straight Stitch Right Position

Applications

Seams

The most common use for the right position straight stitch is for joining fabrics together with a seam. This may be helpful when sewing smaller projects like doll clothes and crafts.

Zipper Insertion

The right position straight stitch can be used to aid with zipper insertion. The main types of zipper insertion are the centered zipper, the lapped zipper and the fly front zipper. All these methods are done using the basic Zipper Foot (additional accessory for some machine models).

Topstitching

Topstitching is a line of straight stitching on the outside of a garment or project, usually as a decorative embellishment. The right position straight stitch can be used to sew topstitching on projects like coats, jackets and tote bags. Set the stitch length to 3-3.5mm. Use a SINGER Topstitching Needle, size 90/14 for medium weight fabrics, or a SINGER Topstitching needle, size 100/16 for heavier fabrics. Sew 1/4" - 3/8" from the edge of the fabric. A Topstitching Needle has a longer eye to accommodate thicker threads, such as topstitching thread which gives the stitches a bolder look.