Sears 12781, 12681 Section Learn Stitches, Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch

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SECTION 3.	LEARN	THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches	(Continued)
Overcasting Stitch			Rick-Rack Stretch
Set	the Machine		Set	the Machine
			Set	the Machine
Stitch	Stitch	selector	Stitch	Stitch selector

	Top thread	tension	Stitch	length	Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
					control 1 to	4	control	yeiow
	control 1 to	4	control	1 to 2
							stretch	stitch

position

Helpful Hints

Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the raw corner of your seam. If you start

right at the edge, the fabric will bunch

Zigzag footZigzag foot up and the stitches will become

tangled.

The Stitch and Its Uses

This zigzag variation is very useful in

garment construction and in finishing

raw edges of any sewing project.

The Stitch and Its Uses

Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzagstitch.

This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnobFoot Control Use ChildrenAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Setting Spool PinSeveral Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTableFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart TtmdGreen For Check Your NeedleTo Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the BobbinPull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown BobbinThread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top threadOoI!t LoosePrepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightStitch Selector Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machineUse the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Straight Stretch DarningBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres HowBar Tacking Zigzag Stitches AppliqueSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cutZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Section Learn StitchesThis zigzag variation is very useful HeresHow Place the fabric under the presserFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Zigzag Stitches Lace Work Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its UsesBlind Hemming Models 12681Stjtch That Be*wcon exteRded=edeStitch selector ButtonholesTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Per, set the zipper foot Right side of the needleStitch across and below Tom of the zipperShell Stitching Models 12781 Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desireElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttle What to Do WhenSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not MovingCleaning the Machine Care for YourReplacing the Light Bulb MachineOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Clean the Shuttle RaceAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationParts List Ref. NoShuttle InstructionsExtension IndexZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL