Old sewing machine. Stitch setting for jersey?

Hi everyone.

I have another question now that I’ve already gotten help with my first one. Thanks again!!

I have a very old sewing machine (Privileg 1520) and haven’t sewn in a long time (even though I once trained as a professional seamstress).

Now I’m wondering which stitch I should use for jersey so that nothing stretches out or puckers. I don’t have any new equipment like an overlocker.

There are about 5 different zigzag variations, double and triple straight stitches (though I’m not even sure if I still have the twin needles), and, well, that’s pretty much it.

The instruction manual is gone and no longer available. Taking a photo and uploading it… I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed right now.

Does anyone have a tip for me?

Many thanks and best regards
Dorit

Hi!

You don’t need a twin needle for the triple straight stitch. It’s an elastic stitch done with a regular needle.

It’s very important that you use the finest jersey needle possible (a size 70 or 75).
Then you’ll need to loosen the thread tension slightly, and under no circumstances should you stretch or pull the fabric while sewing!

I’d recommend using a very tightly set zigzag, triple zigzag, or triple straight stitch.
Try it out on a scrap of fabric!

And if you have a walking foot, be sure to use it!

Best wishes and good luck!

Hi ZwergnaseBaer.

Thank you so much for your reply. That really helps me out.

Why can’t I find your message under “Messages”? Without the email notification, I wouldn’t have even known that someone had written to me.

A new forum can be complicated sometimes.

Best regards,
Dorit

Hi Dorit,

I’m glad I could help :)
Under “Messages,” you’ll only find PMs—that is, private messages that only you can see.

Best regards, Nina

Oh, right.

And should I only reply to forum posts in the corresponding forum?

Is there a way to bookmark my posts or a forum somewhere?

Is that what the “Forum Bookmarks” feature is for?

Sorry, this doesn’t belong here. But the help in English isn’t really helping me.

Best regards
Dorit

If you check the box next to “Notify me when there’s a reply” below, you’ll get an email when someone posts something on that topic.
You can also add topics you want to find quickly later to your forum favorites list.

Thanks!!