Overcast stretch stitching, Starting to sew, Note – Kenmore 385.16120200 User Manual

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Overcast Stretch Stitching

(T) Stitch selector:

5 or 6

(t) Stitch length:

Gold stretch stitch position

(3) Needle thread tension:

1 to 4

(4) Presser foot:

Zigzag foot

This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is
used when making swim wear, ski pants and other
garments which require stretch.

• Starting to sew

Place raw edge of fabric to the “ left ” of the needle as
shown. Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the

fabric very close to the outside edge. Or place the fabric
to allow a 5/8” (1.6 cm) seam, then trim seam allowance.

Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcasted

to prevent further raveling.

NOTE;
Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively prevents
skipped stitching.

Smocking

Stitch selector:

@ Stitch length:

Gold stretch stitch position

(3) Needle thread tension:

2 to 6

(4) Presser foot:

Zigzag foot

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PATTERN

LENGTH

“A

To sew

(T) Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on
children’s clothes or women’s biouses.
Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste,
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than

the projected width. Set stitch length at "4” and sew rows

of straight stitches 3/8” (1.0 cm) apart across the area to
be smocked.
Knot the threads along the edge. Puli the bobbin threads

to distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads.

Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the
gathered rows. Remove the gathering stitches.

Note:
Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering
easier.