Overcast Stretch Stitching; Serging Or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching - Kenmore 385.17724 Owner's Manual

Overcast Stretch Stitching
Set the Machine
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
A: Zigzag toot
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Stitch tength
controt yellow
stretch st=tch
position
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Stretch Stitch
The Stitch and its Uses
Thts stitch can be used for sewing a
seam wlth an overcast finish.
The seam is formed and finished m
one operation. It can be used when
you are making swlmwear, ski pants
and other garments that require
stretch.
Here's How
Place the raw edge of the fabric to
the LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short ot the outside edge.
Or, place your fabnc to atlow a 5/8"
seam, then trLm seam allowance
after.
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.
NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
o Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
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Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
A: Zigzag toot
Stitch length
control yetlow
stretch stitch
position
Stretch Stitch
The Stitch and Its Uses
Use this stitch when you want a
narrow seam that you do not need to
press open flat. tt _s ideal tot 1/4"
seams on knits or on medium to
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam. |t is also great
for making elastic swim wear.
Here's How
Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the strtches are made
over the edge.
NOTE:
When using stretch kmt
fabric, use a blue stretch
fabric needle which
effectively prevents
sMpped stitches.
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