Section Vl Stretch Stitches; Straight Stretch; Rick-Rack Stretch - Kenmore 385.12618 Owner's Manual

SECTION VI. STRETCH STITCHES
Straight Stretch
0 Stitch selector: A or B
(_ Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
(_) Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
@ Presser foot: Straight foot
_) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elas-
ticity and strength are necessary to ensure comfort and dura-
bility,
NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set
the stitch selector at A (Center needle position)
Otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot and
possibly break°
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Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams
as well as to eliminate puckering on knits and stretch
fabrics, Also use when constructing items requiring extra
strength such as backpacks,
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Rick-rack Stretch
(_ Stitch selector: C
(_ Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
(_) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
(_) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a
zigzag stitch_ This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch as
well
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