Overcast Stretch Stitching; Starting To Sew; Feather Stitch - Kenmore 385.15512 Owner's Manual

Overcast Stretch Stitching
(_ Stitch selector: 5 or 6
® Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
® Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish It is
used when making swim wear, ski pants and other garments
which require stretch
• Starting to sew
Place raw edge of fabric to the" left" of the needle as
shown_ Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the
fabric very close to the outside edge. Or place the fabric to
allow a 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam, then trim seam allowance.
Raw or worn edges of Older garments can be overcasted to
prevent further raveling,
NOTE: Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitching.
Feather Stitch
Stitch selector: 4
® Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
® Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This stitch is strong, useful and decorative.
It reinforces stretch and woven fabrics You can use
it to sew spandex undergarments or decoratively
hem elastic fabric,
You can also use this stitch in patchwork quilting,
(_) Sew this pattern on a seam that is already joined
and pressed flat,
(_ Butt two folded edges together and use this
stitch to join them,
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