Guidance For Selection Of The Best Kind Of Stitch For Stretch Fabrics; Specially For Stretch; Useful Stitches With Stretch Applications - Kenmore 1521 Owner's Manual

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STRAIGHT STRETCH _.,=_
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Use on stretch knit fabrics. Use Io
repair knit ready made garments where
seams need give, Use to seam areas of
stress in children's and adult sports-
wear.crotch seams, armholes, etc,
Sew center seam of men's neck ties.
Sew any seam that is on the bias and
must give.
Use for all-purpose heavy duty sewing
RICK-RACK STR ETCH _ of stretch fabncs. Same usages as that
of zigzag stitch on lighter weight
stretch fabrics,
Use on crotch seams, waistband and
OVERCAST STRETCH _ seam finishes in shorts and slacks, ski
wear and swimwear construction,
FEATHER STRETCH Sew appliques, insert panels and lace
(Model 1560 only) _ on lingerie and girdles.
ELASTIC STRETCH
(Model 1521 only)
Use to apply elastic.
SMOCKING ._ ,.,,,'v >,,,,,v,,.,',
(Model 1521 only) ,,,C'O0,.*XXX
Use on children's wear, baby clothes :
and lingerie,
SERGING OR PINE LEAF Use for overcasting fabrics that ravel
(Model 1521 only) fTfm_ extensively.
MAXI STITCH STRETCH, ^ ^.. , Sew on all _ypes of elastics in swim.
(Model 152!, 1560 only} v '¢ v v v wear, lingerie, and sportswear,
PLAIN ZIGZAG
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Use for all.purpose stretch sewing,
seam finishing, edge finishing, or
attaching stretch laces,
Overcast seam finishing on all types of
BLIND STITCH ._.J_.._, stretch fabrics,
Flexible blind hemming.
SCALLOP STITCH Use for attaching girdle panels and
(Model !560 only) applying stretch laces,