Adjusting Stretch - Kenmore 385. 17922 Owner's Manual

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
In stretch stitch sewing, the stretch stitch
+
%
Smocking stretch
Rick rack stretch
adjuster should usually be m a neutra]
position w or between "+" and "-"
position. When sewing some fabrics, you
may need to adjust this control to
balance the stitches for appearance sake.
If the design seems open {ike the illust-
rations to the left, adjust the control
slightly toward "-'" until it looks like the
center design.
If the design appears to be closed as in
the right hand illustrations, turn the
control toward "+" until stitching is as
you desire.
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