Serging, Elastic stretch stitch, Stretch patching – Kenmore 385.160201 User Manual

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3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position

3 t o 6

Zigzag foot
Overedge foot

Serging

(T) Stitch selector:
@ Stitch width:
(3) Stitch length:
@ Needle thread tension:
(5) Presser foot A:

(6) Presser foot C:
* When using Overedge foot, nnake sure to set the stitch

width at 5 or more, otherwise the needle may hit the

overedge foot.

This stitch is ideal for 1/4” {0.6 cm) seams on knits or on
medium to heavy weight woven fabrics where you want a
narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim
wear. Place the fabric under the presser foot [A] so that the
stitches are made over the raw edge.

Elastic Stretch Stitch

0 Stitch selector:
@ Stitch width:
(3) Stitch length:
@ Needle thread tension:
(5) Presser foot A:

3
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
3 t o 6
Zigzag foot

6 5 —

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° ° WIDTH ^

s.s,

LENGTH

Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark
elastic into quarters and match these to the center front,
center back and side seams.
Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the
presser foot [A] and stitch into place, making sure the
elastic is eveniy distributed.

Stretch Patching

0 Stitch selector:
@ Stitch width:
@ Stitch length:
0 Needle thread tension:
® Presser foot A:

5 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position
2 to 6
Zigzag foot

WIDTH ^

S.S,

LENGTH

This stitch is for patching worn out elbows or knees and for
patchwork quilting.