Overcast Stretch Stitching - Kenmore 385 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THESTITCHES,
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
Overcast Stretch Stitching
Set the Machine
Top thlead tension
control 2 Io 6
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A Zigzag foot
Stitch width
control 3 !o5
Stitch length
control yellow
str etc'h stitch
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Stretch Stitch
The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used for sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam _s formed and finished m
one operation It can be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require
stretch
Here's How
Place the raw edge of the fabric to
the LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"
seam, then trim seam allowance
after.
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.
NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchim
Set the Machine
Stitch width
Top thread tension
control 3 to (3
A: Zigzag foot
Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
position
Stretch Stitch
he Stitch and Its Uses
Use this stitch when you want a
narrow seam that you do not need to
press open flat. It is ideal for 1/4"
seams on knits or on medium to
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam. It is also great
for making elastic swim wear.
Here's.How
Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the stitches are made
over theedge.
NOTE:
When using stretch kmt
fabric, use a blue stretch
fabric needle which
effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
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