Smocking; Stretch Patching - Sears Kenmore 385.17824090 Owner's Manual

Smocking Stretch Patching
Set the Machine
Stitch width
Top thread tension
ontrol 2 to 6 Stitch length
_
control yellow
s_re[ch $[itch
pos_tE_n
2
Stretch Stitch
A: Zigza 9 foot
With the stitch Length at "4", sew
straight stitching lines 3/8" apart
across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull
the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at
the other end. Sew the decorative
stitch between the gathering stitches.
Pu!l out the gathenng stitches.
NOTE. Loosen the top thread
tension to make gathering
easier.
S_t the Machine
Stitch width
control 5
Top _hread t_nsson
control 2 to 6
A: Zigzag foot
Stitch length contro
yellow stretch stitch
position
4
Stretch Stitch
The Stitch and Its Uses
For patching worn out elbows or
knees.
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