Sears 385.17724 owner manual Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine, Zigzag toot

Page 41

Overcast Stretch Stitching

Set the Machine

Stitch width control 3 to 5

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6Stitch tength controt yellow stretch st=tch

position 2

Here's How

o Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching

f

Set the Machine

Stitch width control 3 to 5

	Top thread		tension	Stitch	length
	control	3	to 6
				control	yetlow

				stretch	stitch

position	Here's How

Stretch Stitch

A:Zigzag toot

The Stitch and its Uses

Thts stitch can be used for sewing a seam wlth an overcast finish.

The seam is formed and finished m

one operation. It can be used when

you are making swlmwear, ski pants

and other garments that require stretch.

Place the raw edge of the fabric to the LEFT of the needle as shown.

Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short ot the outside edge.

Or, place your fabnc to atlow a 5/8"

seam, then trLm seam allowance after.

Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling.

NOTE:	Use a	blue stretch fabric
	needle,	which	effectively
	prevents	skipped	stitches.

Stretch Stitch

A: Zigzag toot

The Stitch and Its Uses

Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to

press open flat. tt _s ideal tot 1/4"

seams on knits or on medium to

heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. t is also great for making elastic swim wear.

Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the strtches are made over the edge.

NOTE: When using stretch kmt fabric, use a blue stretch

fabric needle which

effectivelyprevents sMpped stitches.

38

Image 41

Contents Sewing Machine Into Important Safety nNSTRUCTIONSKenmore Sewing Machine Table of Contents Base Ro taroleGasegr,CabmettsAva=lableiJFoot Bobbin Safety Feature Setthe Pressure Dial SettingSpool Pins Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To remove AccessoryStorage BoxOranycirculargarmentarea Orareasofwearinchildrensclothes Etc Check Your PresserFoot Zigzag Foot Presser Foot TypesUses Zipper application see PresserFoot TypesSlidingButtonhole Foot Look Buttonhole FootTo Change Your Needle To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Threading chart is located behind Face cover plateThread ThroughOn the illustrations Leaving Threads underPresser Adjust the Top Thread Tension Zigzag Too Tight Too LooseRickrack stretch Reverse On p.14 Practical Stitch ChartThread Stitch Tension Length On pOnp.14 On p On p.14Check Buttonhole Stitch length controt orange Use the Seam GuidesSet the Machine HeresHow Lower the presser footChildrens ControlControl I to Basic ZigzagSatin stitch foot Pressuredial t or = Satin StitchControl 2 to Bar Tacking =dth WLdthNo preer Foot Either PlateControl 3 to = Overcasting StitchTop thread tension Contro! 3 to Hints@i 3 Zigzag toot Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the MachineControl 2 to 6Stitch tength controt yellow stretch st=tch Control 9 to 6Stitch length control orange Stitch width control 2 to Iiilii!!iii!iiiiPlaced Tips on buttonholing= Learning to Sew Buttonhoes Control 3 to 5 Blue zone Built-in System311 Control Top thread tensionIlii!iii!!ii!i Buttonhole Style and Size Using Buttonhole AttachmentTemplate 213504005 213505006 213506007 318 112 1116 718 11t6 SizesSet the Machine Stitch width Nhote toot Stitch length control Top thread tension control 2 to Open Ztpper Close Zoper Turn Remove Zipper Control Orange zone Stitch width Control 3 toEasier Set the Machine Stitch WdthIiiiiiiiii iiii!iiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiii!!iiii!ii¸iii!!i ii Elastic Stretch Stitch Top thread tension control 3 to Edging stitchStitch length control 9teen Seam IncorrectProblem Probable Cause Iean7,theBo6 bl nHOtde rii IReplaetleigh=,BtiiPage Parts List 647814042 Single 647814031 No Single647814053 No Single 652806014 Straight Toot 685502019Control Straight Stitching 2829 Hand wheel Herring Bone stretch Hook RaceFoot 4849 6061 Application 4849SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty385 Sewing Machine