Mending and overcast stitching (three step zigzag), Mending a tear – Kenmore 17921 User Manual

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MENDING AND OVERCAST STITCHING

(THREE STEP ZIGZAG)

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MENDING A TEAR

Stitch Length - 0-24
Stitch Width- 3-4

To repair a straight or three-cornered tear,
position the tear under the needle in such a
way that the stitching catches both sides of
the tear. When mending a three-cornered
tear, stitch from each end to the center. It is

well to use a piece of fabric under the tear for
reinforcement.

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OVERCASTING

with

mending

stitch

Stitch Length - 24-12
Stitch Width -

3-4

Three-step zig-zag is a strong stitch because,

as its name implies, it takes three short
stitches where normal zig-zag takes one.
For this reason it is highly recommended for
overcasting, i. e. finishing a raw edge, on all

types of fabric.

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