Three-Step Zigzag - Kenmore 385 Owner's Manual

SECTION
3. LEARN THE S:FITCHES
Three-Step Zigzag
Set the Machine
Fop thread tension
control 2 to 6
A Zigzag foot
Stitch width
control5
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Stitch length
control 0 5 to 1
Stretch Stitch
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The Stitchand Its Uses
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic z,gzag stitch. It
has more strength, elasticity, and is
flatter than a regular zigzag.
The three-step z_gzag stitch is especial-
ly useful for
mending
sewing patches smoothly and
securely
repairing straight tears.
finishing seams
Seam Finishing (Overcasting)
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly inside
the right hand side of the presser foot.
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches fall at the edge of the fabric•
Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
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