Adjusting Stretch; Stitch Balance; Shell Stitching - Kenmore 1252 Instructions Manual

LENGTHEN I1 S"ORTEN
JUST
RIGHT
Rick- Rack Stretch
Smocking Stretch
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Stitch modifier should be in the detent
position between white S and L for most
materials. Depending upon the type of
fabric used, you may need to adjust this
control to match forward stitches of
stretch sewing with reverse motion
stitches. To shorten stretch stitches,
turn the modifier slightly toward white
"S"... to lengthen, turn toward white
flLtl"
This stitch used on the edge of nylon
tricot makes a lovely Shell finish. Use
the following settings :
V >
>S (}
S Y )S <)
When sewing this stitch, allow needle to
just clear the right edge of the fabric
when it zig zags.