Overcast Stretch Stitching; Starting To Sew; Smocking; To Sew - Kenmore 385.15212 Owner's Manual

Overcast Stretch Stitching
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'_/St=tch pattern selector: 5 or 6
,_2_, Presser foot: Zigzag foot
_3_Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
@ Stitch length control: STRETCH (S • L)
(5_ Stitch width control: 5
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.
• Starting to sew
Place raw edge 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 seam allowance.
Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcasted
to prevent further raveling.
NOTE:Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.
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STRETCH
S V L--0_1_2--3--4
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_::_0--1--2--3--4--5 _:_
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Smocking
_1_Stitch pattern selector:
_2_Presser foot:
(3_ Needle thread tension:
_4_Stitch length control:
_5_Stitch width control:
4
Zigzag foot
1 to4
STRETCH (S • L)
5
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make
gathering easier.
• To sew
_i_ 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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STRETCH
S V L--0_1_2=3=4
_::_0--1--2--3--4--5c_
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