Elastic Casing Stitch []; Elastic Stretch Stitch [] - Kenmore 385.19153 Owner's Manual

• Elastic casing stitch
Set the machine
33
(a3
foot F )
Threa_5
F: Satin stitch toot
The stitch and its uses
Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings tn
such areas as wrists and waists. In children's
clothing, this stitch ts especially helpful, because
it reduces bulk.
Here's how
1. Slide a piece of 1t8" elastic
under the foot, then up through
the slot in foot F (satin stitch).
2. Sew the elastic on the bottom
side of the fabric, pulling it
gently to avoid sewing through
the elastic,
3. PuU on the elastic to gather the
fabric and bartack at both
ends.
• Elastic stretch stitch []
F
Set the machine
35
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Thread tans(on: 5
_L_ A: Zigzag foot
or
F: Satin stitch foot
The stitch and its uses
Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments.
Here's how
1.
2_
Mark the elastic into quarters
and match these to the center
front, center back and side
seams.
Place the middle of the elastic
under the center of the presser
foot and stitch into place,
making sure the elastic is
evenly distributed,
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