Zigzag Stitching; Overcasting - Kenmore 1521 Owner's Manual

SETTINGS:
Special Stitch Dial- ,_ (Models 19371_
19372)
|,_ (Models 19370,
1521, 1560)
Special Stitch Variegator-Red mark on top
(Models 19370,
1521, 1560)
Stitch Width Control - 2 to 5
S,titch Length Control ° Any setting except
Black Dot
Zigzag Stitch Foot
This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine, This is the
feature that enables you to overcast
seams, applique and monogram.
Simply use the settings indicated in the
illustration for the simple zigzag. Follow
directions .given below and in the
following pages for more specific uses,
This is one of the more frequently used
zigzag stitches in garment construction,
You may want to overcast along the raw
edge of each seam allowance or fold the
raw edge toward the garment and
stitch,
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished,
Fig, 2 illustrates the folded edge stitch-
ed,
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge. Raw or
worn edges of older garments can be
overcast to prevent further raveling.