Overcasting Stitch; Satin Stitch; Bar Tacking - Kenmore SWA/RS 10101 Owner's Manual

Overcasting stitch
* Choose this stitch to keep seams or fabric
from raveling.
NOTE: To reinforce seams with overcasting,
it is recommended to use the three-
step zigzag (see page 33).
1. Stitch so that the point of the zigzag clears
the raw edge of the fabric.
Satin stitch
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Satin stitch
Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin
stitches.
* Choose this stitch for bar tacking, applique-
ing, embroidery and monogramming.
1. Set the stitch length control at the orange
line between 0 and 24.
2. Use the satin stitch foot which is grooved
to permit dense stitching to pass under it
easily.
NOTE: You may need to loosen the top
thread tension to prevent puckering.
The wider the stitch, the looser the
tension should be. (See page 17.)
Use tissue paper or interfacing beneath a soft
fabric to improve the appearance of this
stitch.
Practice the stitch on a piece of the fabric you
will use before actually stitching your sewing
project.
Bar tacking
* Choose this stitch to reinforce points of
strain such as corners of pockets and straps
on lingerie.
1. Set same as satin stitch.
2. Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the
fabric.
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