Three-Step Zigzag - Kenmore 385.17724 Owner's Manual

e Three-Step Zigzag
Set the Machine
Top thread tension
i control 2 tO O
A: Zigzag toot
Stitch w=dth
control 5
'i _ 3 4
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Stitch length
control 0.5 to I
2
Stretch Stitch
The Stitch and Its Uses
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic zigzag stitch. It
has more strength, elastimty, and is
flatter than a regular zigzag.
The three-step z_gzag stttch _sespecial-
ly useful for:
- mending
- sewing patches smoothly and
securely.
-- repatring strmght tears.
-- finishing seams.
Seam Fimshmg (Overcasting)
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly reside
the right hand side of the presser foot.
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches fall at the edge of the fabnc.
Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
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