Serging; Elastic Stretch Stitch; Stretch Patching - Kenmore 385.18630 Owner's Manual

Serging
Q Stitch selector:
® Stitch width:
(_ Stitch length:
® Needle thread tension:
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3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
3to 6
Zigzag foot
Overedqe foot
Presser foot A:
(_) Presser foot C:
NOTE: I Set the stitch width 5.0 to 6.5 when the overedge foot C
is used to prevent needle breakage or damaging the
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This stitch is ideal for 1/4"(0.6 cm) seams on knits or on
medium to heavy weight woven fabrics where you want a
narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim wear.
Place the fabric under the Presser foot [C] so that the
stitches are made over the raw edge.
Elastic Stretch Stitch
Q Stitch selector: 3
® Stitch width: 3 to 6.5
(_) Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
(_ Needle thread tension: 3 to 6
® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark 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 [A] and stitch into place, making sure the elastic is evenly
distributed.
Stretch Patching
O Stitch selector:
® Stitch width:
(_ Stitch length:
(_) Needle thread tension:
® Presser foot A:
This stitch is for patching worn out elbows or knees and for
patchwork quilting.
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5 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2to6
Zigzag foot
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