Kenmore 17921 - Manual (Page 51)

GETTING THE MOST FROM FABRICS THAT GIVE
Some stretchy suggestions...
Be sure to use the Q SET'“ with knits and any
synthetic woven fabric — and zigzag or satin
foot as required.
Loosely constructed knits sometimes catch
over toes of presser foot. To remedy this,
wrap short strip of transparent tape around
the foot encasing both toes.
To avoid tangled threads when working with
knits, start seams carefully. Position fabric
and lower needle before lowering presser
foot.
It is always a good idea to test thread tension
and stitches on a scrap of the fabric being
used.
Knits contain more yarn than woven fabrics,
so you will need to take greater care to keep
your machine clean specially in feed dog and
bobbin case area.
WHERE TO USE WHICH STRETCH STITCH: A CHECK-CHART
Specially for Stretch
STRAIGHT STRETCH
Use on stretch and knit fabrics and to repair ready made
garments at stress points. Basic stitch for all garment
seams requiring "give” (i.e. armholes, crotch area, etc.).
Use also to sew center seam of men's neck ties and seams
cut on the bias.
RICK-RACK STRETCH
A basic multi-purpose stretch stitch with same usage as
zigzag stitch, especially for lightweight stretch fabrics.
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FEATHER STRETCH
Use with laces, on lingerie, bra and girdles; and to apply
bias tape. It's great when quilting.
SMOCKING STRETCH
A decorative stitch for use on children's clothing, lingerie,
yokes of blouses, dress bodice.
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ELASTIC STRETCH
Use to apply elastic to top of lingerie or to repair ready­
made lingerie and replace or restitch elastic.
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OVERCAST STRETCH
Use on sportswear where 14” seams are required. Makes
and finishes seams at same time.
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PARIS POINT STRETCH
Use for hemstitching and seam finishes. Also for applique
and other decorative elastic blind hem, hem on knits.
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