Sears 385.17724 - Manual (Page 41)

L.
SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches {Continued)
o Overcast Stretch Stitching
/■ ............... '
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
-j ^
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
position
Stretch Stitch
Zigzag toot
The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used tor sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam is formed and finished in
one operation. It can be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require
stretch.
Here's How
Place the raw edge of the fabric to
the LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"
seam, then trim seam allowance
after.
Raw or worn edges ot older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.
MOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
...... ..................................... ' s
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
3 -, 2
Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
position
Stretch Stitch
A; Zigzag toot
Here's How
Place the fabric under the presser
toot so that the stitches are made
over the edge.
NOTE: using
use a
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
tor making elastic swim wear.
When
fabric,
fabric needle
effectively
skipped stitches.
stretch knit
blue stretch
which
prevents
38