Serging; Elastic Stretch Stitch; Stretch Patching - Kenmore 385.16765 Owner's Manual

Serging

1 Stitch selector:
Stitch width:
2
Stitch length:
3
Needle thread tension:
4
Presser foot A:
5
6 Presser foot C:
* When using Overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch
width at 5; otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot.
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 [A] so that the
stitches are made over the raw edge.

Elastic Stretch Stitch

Stitch selector:
1
Stitch width:
2
Stitch length:
3
Needle thread tension:
4
Presser foot A:
5
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

1 Stitch selector:
2 Stitch width:
Stitch length:
3
4 Needle thread tension:
5 Presser foot A:
This stitch is for patching worn out garment elbows or
knees and for patchwork quilting.
9
3 to 5
Gold stretch stitch position
3 to 6
Zigzag foot
Overedge foot
1
3 to 5
Gold stretch stitch position
3 to 6
Zigzag foot
10
5
Gold stretch stitch position
2 to 6
Zigzag foot
1
4
5
4
3
1
4
5
4
3
1
4
5
4
3
70
2
3
6
5
2
3
5
2
3
5