Overcast Stretch Stitching; To Sew; Smocking - Kenmore 18221 - Drop-In Bobbin Sewing Machine Owner's Manual

Overcast Stretch Stitching
_i_ Stitch selector: 8
'_2_ Stitch width: 3 to 6.5
_3_Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
_4_Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
_5_Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is
used when making swim wear, ski pants and other
garments which require stretch.
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Place raw edges of fabric to the "left" of the needle as
shown. Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the
fabric very close to the outside edge. Or place the fabric
to allow a 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam, then trim the seam
allowance. Raw or worn edges of older garments can be
overcast to prevent further raveling.
NOTE:Use a # 11 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.
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Smocking
_1_, Stitch selector:
_2_Stitch width:
_3_Stitch length:
_4_Needle thread tension:
_5_Presser foot A:
(6_,Presser foot F:
2
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2to6
Zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make
gathering easier.
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_.1_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
_2_Knotted edge
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on
children's clothes or women's blouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than
the projected width. Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows
of straight stitches 3/8" (1.0 cm) apart across the area to
be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge'_2_. From the other
edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to
distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows.
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.
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