3-Step Zigzag; Mending A Tear; Serpentine Stitch - ELNA eXcellence 740 Manual

3-Step Zigzag

Machine settings
Pattern: 11 (Utility)
Thread tension: AUTO
Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Foot pressure: 7
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and
other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam
allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the
stitches.

Mending a Tear

Machine settings
Pattern: 11 (Utility)
Thread tension: AUTO
Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Foot pressure: 7
Stitch length: 0.2 – 0.5
Pull torn edges together and fuse a piece of interfacing
slightly larger than the tear to the wrong side of the
garment.
Begin sewing above the tear. Stitch down the middle,
pulling edges together. Stop sewing just beyond end of
tear. Depending on the tear, you might need to stitch area
2 or 3 times.

Serpentine Stitch

Machine settings
Pattern: 19 (Utility)
Thread tension: AUTO
Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
Foot pressure: 7
A delicate curve that is great for topstitching or for applying
elastic directly to fabric without making an elastic casing.
Applying elastic
Mark elastic and fabric into equal parts.
Match marks on elastic to fabric.
Place middle of elastic under center of presser foot and
stitch into place, making sure elastic is evenly stretched.
HINT: Use stitches 11, 20 or 101 to apply elastic for a
different look. (Stitch length should be 2.5 or higher.)
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