Overcast Stretch Stitching; Smocking - Sears Kenmore 385.17628 Owner's Manual

Overcast Stretch Stitching
Stitch width:
(_) Stitch length:
(_) Needle thread tension:
(_ Presser foot A:
3 to 6,5
Gold stretch stitch position
2to6
Zigzag foot
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°
o 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 the seam allowance..
Raw or worn edges of older garments can be
overcasted to prevent further raveling.,
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Use a #1 1 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.,
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Smocking
(_) Stitch width:
(_) Stitch length:
(_) Needle thread tension:
(_ Presser foot A:
(_) Presser foot F:
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2to6
Zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
Wrong side of fabric
Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment 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 cm) apart
across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along the edge° Pull the bobbin
threads to distribute the gathers evenly and secure
the threads.
Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between
the gathered rows. Remove the gathering stitches.
NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to
make gathering easier
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