Overcast stretch stitching, Elastic stretch stitching, Fig. 1 settings – Kenmore 1430 User Manual

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SETTINGS

Special Stitch Dial - W

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Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control • 6
Special Stitch Modifier • White Dot

Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate

OVERCAST STRETCH
STITCHING

This Is the same type of stitch used bv
the garment industry iti making sports
wear. It is used for seams of 3 / 8 ' to

1 /4". The seam is formed and finished

in one operation. It must be used wheh
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require stretch.

Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.

Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric

just short of the outside edge.

Raw or worn edges of older garments

can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.

ELASTIC STRETCH STITCHING

SETTINGS

Special Stitch Dial - AAfflZ
Stitch Width Control - 4
Stitch Length Control - 6

Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot

Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate

This is a good stitch to use in making or
repairing lingerie. The stitch is decora
tive as well as useful. Simply stitch

the elastic into place around the waist
of the garment, making sure that the

elastic is evenly spaced. To do this
mark the correct length piece into

quarters and match these markings
with center front and back of the gar

ment as well as side seams.

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