Some are decorative stitches, which are the ones that come out looking like the sample. The others are specialty stitches which are used for a special purpose, such as 25 thru 29, which are buttonhole stitches. In this case, you need to go down, over, up, over and down again. 9 and 10 look like blind hem stitches, so you'd need to manipulate the fabric in a certain way to make use of these. Some look to be blanket or edge stitches, such as 11, 12, 15, 22 and 24. They need to be used right at the edge of a fabric.

Some I'm not sure about, but I can see if I can find something out later on.

What DID they look like? That would help.

On some machines you have to set more than one control to get a certain stitch to work. Or lower the feed dogs, change presser feet ...

I found this which covers, and explains, a lot (or all) of the stitches you showed. I think I was right on most of what I said. : )

Understanding sewing machine stitches

Many designs work better with some form of stabilizer under the fabric. Embroidery stabilizer, interfacing or even a piece of paper will make the stitches look much better.

Donna

Sometimes you have to change the pressure foot that corresponds to the stitch.

I agree with the other Donna. If you make the stitches on a single piece of fabric, it isn't going to look as nice as if you used either a stabilizer between two piece of fabric, or even just several pieces of fabric together. Also, if you have the manual and look at the page that explains what the various stitches are for, it will probably also tell you what stitch lengths and widths (if applicable) work best for each stitch.

LOL Donna Loomis! I have two close friends named Linda and my DH calls them Linda and The Other Linda.

Donna

Donna, there is another Donna here in my office and sometimes people who come in to see her and meet me first will say, "Oh, you're the other Donna". Jokingly, I say, "No, SHE is the other Donna. I was here first". Most of the time, though, inhouse I am called Donna and she is called by her initials. At one time, not too long ago, the boss was considering hiring another gal named Donna. Didn't happen, but boy, that would have made it a lot more confusing.

LOL! When my hubby first joined the church softball team, he was the third Mark. They also had three Steves and two Johns. (My DH also used to work for Loomis Drugs!)

I don't hear the name Donna too often around here. It must be more popular in your area.

Donna B

Shadylady is right that some of those stitches are special purpose stitches and stitching them onto a flat piece of fabric is not the intent, so it will not be the same.

Also, some decorative machine stitches look much better with a decorative thread.