Kenmore 17922 - Manual (Page 38)

S tretch stitches
recommendation
1. It is recommended you use the Q set for
sewing knit and woven synthetic fabrics.
2. It may be necessary to use an interfacing
or backing when jewing very soft and
thin knits or woven synthetic fabrics.
$tretch stitches, as their names imply, are
rainly for use on stretch and knit fabrics
lich as stretch nylon, stretch towelling,
sey and cotton jersey; and for sewing
together knitted garments. Stretch stitches
e also often used on non-stretch fabrics.
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ADJUSTING STRETCH STITCH
BALANCE
$titch modifier should be in neutral (notched)
position for most materials. Depending upon
tfie type of fabric used, you may need to
aiJjust this control to match forward stitches
pf stretch sewing with reverse motion
stitches. If the stitches are too open, turn the
control slightly clockwise; if the stitches
oyerlap, turn the control counter-clockwise.
S traight stretch stitch
S ettings
Stitch Selector - =====
Stitch Length - Yellow Zone
Stitch Width - Any number (not necessary
to adjust)
bu may use either a zig zag or straight stitch
fbot BUT-- for best control of fabric, best
looking straight stitches and best feeding of
fabric use Straight Stitch Foot and Straight
Stitch Needle Plate.
Ijlse this stretch stitch with knit or synthetic
fabric. Sew as you do with regular straight
stitch.
This is also a good stitch to use on curved
seams regardless of the type of fabric. Any
seam that will receive a great deal of strain
when worn should be sewn with the stretch
Stitch. Use in children's shorts and slacks as
Wpll as adult sports clothes.
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