Kenmore 385 Owner's Manual page 35

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
• Satin Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch width
Top thread
tension
control 3 lo_
Stitch length
control 05 to 1
2
Stretch Stitch
F: Satin stitch
foot
Pressure dia!: I or
The Stitch and Ifs Uses
The Satin stitch is a versatile and often
used decorative stitch, but it can also
he used to overcast a raw edge (for ex-
ample, blankets, linens, tablecloths
and napkins).
]'he Satin stitch is especially attractive
in applique.
32
Stitch
length
Zigzag width
CIos, _ It3 0
4
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Here's How
Once your machine is set up to stitch, you may want to experiment on a fragment
of the fabric you are planning to use. Too tight satin stitch may pucker some light
weight fabrics,