Kenmore 385. 17622 - Manual (Page 36)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Elastic Stretch Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Top thread tension
contro! t to^
1
•Ч 2
1 , 1
V
Here's How mm
1 J Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the stitches are made
AULAJ’ wvwf tTlv< tytrgtr.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"
seam,
after. then trim seam allowance
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
NOTE: When using stretch knit
fabric, use a blue stretch
fabric needle which
effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
njn
LJ
Top thread tension Zigzag foot
control t to 4 _
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
The Stitch and its Uses
Use this stitch when you want a
narrow seam that you do not need to
press open flat. It is ideal for 1/4"
seams on knits or on medium to
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam. It is also great
for making elastic swim wear.
Choose this stitch to attach elastic to
garments.
1. Mark the elastic into quarters and
2
.
match these to the center front,
center back and side seams.
Place the middle of the elastic
under the center of the presser
foot and stitch into place, making
sure the fabric is evenly distri­
buted.
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