Serging, Elastic stretch stitch, Stretch patching – Kenmore 385.16231 User Manual

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Serging

d) Stitch selecior:
(D Stitch width:

(D Stitch length:

(?) Needie thread tension:

@ Presser foot A:
(i)PresserfQot C;

3 to 6 ,5
Gold stretch stitch position
3 to 6
Zigzag foot
Oversdge loot

* When using Overedge loot, make 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 ts also great for sewing spandex swim wear.
Place the fabric under the presser toot [A] so that the
stitches are made over the raw edge.

Elastic Stretch Stitch

(1) stitch selector:
(D Stitch width:
(3) Stitch length;
0 Needle thread tension:
(5) Presser foot A:

3
3 to 6 5
Gold strstch stitch position
3 to 6
Zigzag foot

Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments Mark
elastic into quarters and rnatch 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

(T) stitch selector:
(D Stitch width:
(D stitch length:
0 Needie thread tension:
0 Presser foot A:

5 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position

2 to 6
Zigzag foot

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