Zigzag stitches (continued) – Sears KENMORE 385. 12708 User Manual
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SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
• Three-Step Zigzag
S«t the Machine
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch selector
I
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
2
T
Zigzag foot
Seam Finishing
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly inside
the right hand side of the presser foot.
Guide
the
work
so
the
right
hand
stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.
The Stitch and its Uses
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the
three-step
zigzag
everywhere
you
would
use
the
basic
zigzag
stitch.
It
has
more
strength,
elasticity,
and
is
flatter than a regular zigzag.
The three-step zigzag stitch is especial
ly useful for:
—
mending
—
sewing patches smoothly and
securely.
—
repairing straight tears.
—
finishing seams.
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Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
Lace Work
Turn raw edge of fabric under at least
1/2".
Place
lace
underneath
and
top-
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching.