Serging; Elastic Stretch Stitch; Stretch Patching - Kenmore 385.16528000 Owner's Manual

Serging
Stitch selector:
_) Stitch width:
Stitch length:
_:) Needle thread tension:
@ Presser foot A:
(_ Presser foot C:
NOTE:
Set the stitch width 5.0 to 6.5 when the overedge foot [ C]
is used to prevent needle breakage or damaging the foot.
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3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
3to6
Zigzag foot
Overedge foot
This stitch is ideal for 1/4" (0.6 cm) seams on knits or on
medium to heavy weight woven fabrics where you want a
narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim
wear. Place the fabric under the presser foot [ A] so that the
stitches are made over the raw edge.
Elastic Stretch Stitch
Stitch selector:
Stitch width:
(_ Stitch length:
Needle thread tension:
(_ Presser foot A:
3
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
3to6
Zigzag foot
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Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark
elastic into quarters and match these to the center front,
center back and side seams.
Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the
presser foot [ A] and stitch into place, making sure the
elastic is evenly distributed.
Stretch Patching
Stitch selector:
(_ Stitch width:
Stitch length:
(_ Needle thread tension:
Presser foot A:
11
5 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2to6
Zigzag foot
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_ LENGTH (_
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This stitch is for patching worn out elbows or knees and for
patchwork quilting.
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