Stretch Stitches; Straight Stretch - Kenmore 385.12514 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. REARN THE STITCHES
Stretch Stitches
Straight Stretch
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Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selecto_
tit
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Top thread tension Slitch length
control 2' to 6 control brown
k'k_ strelch stitch
position
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Straight loot Zigzag ioo!
The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch is the stretch variation oi the
straight stitch, especially developed for
knits and stretch tabrtcs.
Stretch stitch can be used on other
fabrics as well. It works welt on curved
seams and on any garments that wiif
receive a great deal of strain (ie.
children's clothes).
The stretch stitch does not
actually stretch as it is being
sewn, but is stitched in a torward
and back motion (sometimes
called a "reverse action" stitch),
so that it wilt give when the fabric
stretches instead o| breaking.
This stitch can also be used tor
topstitching on all fabrics.
• Rick-Rack Stretch
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Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top thread tension Stitch length
control i t0 4 control brown
stretch stlteh
___ position
Zigzag toot
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The Stitch and Its Uses
Sew on stretch |abrics in any area
that you might use a zigzag stitch.
This stitch can be used as a
decorative top stitch as well.
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