Sears 385. 12714 User Manual
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
8 Three-Step Zigzag
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Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
(Model 12714)
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Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
(Model 11607)
Stitch iength
control 0.5 to 1
Zigzag toot
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.
8 Lace Work
Seam Finishing
Place the fabric under the presserfoot
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.
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching.