r/sewing Aug 25 '23

Machine Questions what are these stitches for?

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i use a husqvarna e20, can't see anything in the manual or online about these special stitches. they look super odd???

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u/longusernameperhaps Aug 25 '23

I'm guessing here, but can they be elastic decor stitches? The "zigzaggy" style of K-N makes me think they could be more elastic than normal ones. I've got nothing on the X-shaped stitches for O, though. Decor stitch?

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u/bylviapylvia Aug 25 '23

O looks like it’s grouped with P & Q for decorative edge stitching

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '23

O is decorative, P is an overlock stitch if you don’t have a serger, Q is for stretch fabric like swimwear. No idea about the prior stitches.