Originally Posted by
SteveH
you should actually try to pull that stitch. Most machines (like W&G) do a locking chainstitch that does not actually pull out like most folks think...
What I wouldn't give to get my hands on a W&G machine. They're just not seen here for some reason.
The stitch this one does is just a straight chain. It's probably because the machine doesn't use a traditional looper to make the chain stitch. I yanked that thread after I took the pics.
They sold it as a tailoring feature for time saving while fitting garments. The write up on the second page of the manual says "World's first automatic that produces not only the conventional lock stitch, but also a single thread chain stitch which can be used for basting seams thus replacing hand basting. This feature will release you from time consuming work and it reveals new aspects so far non-existent in the overall picture of the applications of the modern family sewing machine."
I love the propaganda of those days.
The
manual shows how to remove the work so the stitch is secured and then how to remove all or a portion of the seam.
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The first time I played with the chain stitch on a 411G, I stitched, ripped it out, giggled like a maniac and then repeated a few times.
Originally Posted by
Rodney
I know Purina uses a single thread chain stitch on their bags (We just switched brands, our dog was losing weight and I suspect they changed their formula.). That one pulls out. I read somewhere that farmer's wives used to save the feed sack threads for red work embroidery. I don't know how true it is though.
I have a Touch & Sew that will chain stitch but I haven't tried that feature yet. I don't know if it's secure or not.
Rodney
I've read the same actually. I don't recall where but there are some beautiful examples on
google. Redwork is one of the styles of embroidery that I like the most. I know I'd never have enough patience for it but I do have tons of designs for my new to me embroidery machine.
There should be a Kokopelli in blue in a similar style for Olivia in that package waiting for her.
I think the T&S should be the same process as this 411. Something about the way that you pull it to the right with that spare thread seems to lock it. Perhaps it performs a bit of a twist in that process.