Kenmore 12332 Owner's Manual page 23

STRETCH AND UTILITY STaTCH SEWING
STRETCH STITCHING
The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics, These are special
stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection.
1. Straight Stretch
2, Rickrack Stretch
S. -T-.L
Nickrack Stretch
ADJUSTRNG STRETCH
STITCH BALANCE
In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length
Control should be in the detent position
between S and L ( Y position) for most
materials. Depending upon the type of
fabric used, you may need to adjust this
control to match forward stitches of
stretch sewing with reverse motion
stitches. To shorten stretch stitches, turn
the control slightly toward "S", To
lengthen, turn toward "L".
RECOMMENDATION
1. It is recommended that the "Q"
needle and "Q" foot be used for
sewing knits and synthetic fabrics,
2, It may be necessary to use a backing
with very soft fabrics. Tissue paper
is usually available. It can be torn
away from seam after sewing,
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