Three-Step Zigzag; Lace Work - Kenmore 3851278191 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
Three-Step Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top thread tension Stitchlength
control 1 to 4 control 0.5 to 1
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Zigzag foot
Seam Finishing
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.
The Stitch and Its Uses
"l'bethree.step Zigzag is a Combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic zigzag stitch. It
has more strength, elasticity, and is
'flatter than a regular zigzag.
The three-step zigzag stitch is especial.
ly useful for:
- mending
- sewing patches smoothly and
securely.
- repairing straight tears.
- finishing seams.
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Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
Lace Work (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581)
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 1
Zigzag foot
Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch
to blouses and lingerie. Table linens
and pillows become more elegant
w-hen -trimrrmd with lace.
Turn raw edge of fabric under at least
1/2". Place lace underneath and top-
stitch usingstretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excessfabric close to stitching.