Multiple zigzag stitch, Seam finishing, Mending – Kenmore 385.16120200 User Manual

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Multiple Zigzag Stitch

Stitch selector:

(2) Stitch length:

0.5 to 1

(3) Needle thread tension:

1 to 4

(4) Presser foot:

Zigzag foot

This is used to finish seann allowance on synthetics and
other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch is also excellent

for darning and mending tears.

Seam finishing
Piace fabric under the presser foot in such a manner that

the edge is slightly inside the right-hand side of the

presser foot. Guide the fabric so that the right hand
stitches fail at the edge of the fabric.

PATTERN

LENGTH

“A

Mending
Position tear under the needle so that the stitch catches
both sides.

Shell Stitch

Ci)

Stitch selector:

(2) Stitch length:
(3) Needle thread tension:
(4) Presser foot:

1 to 2

3 to 9
Satin stitch foot

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)

PATTERN

LENGTH

Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. Fold the fabric and
stitch on the bias. You may need to increase the needle
thread tension slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the

folded edge of the fabric at zigzag stitches.

If you sew rows of sheli stitches, space the rows at ieast

5/8” {1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on knits
or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction.