Kenmore 385.162213 owner manual Stretch Stitching, Smocking, Overcast

Overcast			Stretch Stitching
(&) Stitch		selector:		8
®	Stitch	width:		3	to 65
(_	Stitch	length:		Gold stretch stitch position
@	Needle		thread tension:	2	to 6
®	Presser		foot A:	Zigzag foot

This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is used when making swim wear, ski pants and other garments which require stretch

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Place raw edges of fabric to the "left" of the needle as
shown. Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the
fabric very close to the outside edge Or place the fabric
to allow a 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam, then trim the seam
allowance Raw or worn edges of older garments can be
overcast to prevent further raveling.	1
NOTE:Usepreventsa #11skippedblue stretchstitchingneedle, which effectively

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_)	Stitch	selector:				2
®	Stitch	width:				3to65
®	Stitch	length:				Gold stretch	stitch position
®	Needle		thread		tension:	2to6
®	Presser		foot	A:		Zigzag foot
(_	Presser		foot	F:		Satin stitch	foot

NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier.

*To sew

®Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

®Knotted edge

Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children's clothes or women'sblouse&

Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8" (1.0 cm) apart across the area to be smocked.

Knot the threads along one edge®. From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.

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