Kenmore 17920, 17922 manual Adjusting, Recommendation, Straight Stretch Stitch

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STRETCH

STITCHES

 

 

 

 

 

SIretch stitches, as their names imply, are

 

 

 

mainly for use on stretch and knit fabrics

 

 

 

s_ch

 

as

stretch

nylon,

stretch

towelling,

 

 

 

j_rsey and cotton jersey; and for sewing

 

 

 

together

knitted

garments.

Stretch

stitches

 

 

 

are

also often

used

on

non-stretch

fabrics.

 

 

 

ADJUSTING

 

STRETCH

STITCH

 

 

 

BALANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch modifier should be in neutral (notched)

 

 

 

i_osition for most materials. Depending upon

 

 

 

tile type of fabric used, you may need to

 

 

 

adjust

this

control

to

match

forward

stitches

 

 

 

O[

stretch

sewing

with

reverse

motion

 

 

 

stitches. If the stitches are too open, turn the

Rick-Rack

Stretch

Smocking Stretch

control

slightly

clockwise;

if the

stitches

overlap, turn the control counter-clockwise.

 

 

 

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RECOMMENDATION

1.It is recommended you use the Q set for sewing knit and woven synthetic fabrics.

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2.It may be necessary to use an interfacing or backing when Sewing very soft and thin knits or woveni synthetic fabrics.

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

ETTINGS

_titch Selector-

_titch Length- Yellow Zone

Stitch Width - Any number (not necessary to adjust)

3u may use either a zig zag or straight stitch ,ot BUT-- for best control of fabric, best oking straight stitches and best feeding of

bric use Straight Stitch Foot and Straight Iitch Needle Plate.

;e this stretch stitch with knit or synthetic

bric. Sew as you do with regular straight itch.

iis is also a good stitch to use on curved S ams regardless of the type of fabric. Any

S am that will receive a great deal of strain V _en worn should be sewn with the stretch tch. Use in children's shorts and slacks as

V.=11as adult sports clothes.

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Contents Table of Contents Identification Chart Front View Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View ThreadFoot Control Setting UP Your MachineLIGHT/POWER Switch Accessory BOX Needle UP/DOWN SwitchBasting Switch Electronic Needle ControlButtonhole Accessories Presser FeetNeedle Optional AccessoriesOther Vital Items Sewing Spool Pins and CapsConverting Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading TOP Thread Threading Double NeedlePicking UP Bobbin Thread Balance Thread Tension ControlMore Tips on Thread Tension Stitch Width Control Stitch Selector IndicatorStitch WIDTH/NEEDLE Position Control Width of all the stitches produced on thisStitch Modifier Reverse Stitch LeverStitch Length Control Buttonhole Control Seam GuidesPresser Foot Lever Pressure RegulatorNeedle Fabric ChartNeedles To 10 stitches Per inchChanging Presser Feet Changing NeedlePresser Feet To attach the even feed foot Adjustable HolderEven Feed Foot Presser foot Thumb screw Screw a Clamp NarrowThis one attachment helps you join fabric EdgestitcherQuilting Guide ThisFeed Cover Plate Needle PlatesChanging Needle Plate Bobbin case Bobbin case stopperReplacing Bobbin Case Cleaning the Feed Dogs with a BrushCleaning and Oiling Shuttle Area Feed dogsIII Oiling Under TOP Cover PlateOiling Underside Changing Light Bulb Oiling in Face Cover PlateOiling in END Cover Plate Checking Performance Problems Stitches are irregularFabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use IiiiMachine skips stitches ==2. Starting to SEW III,i Ooo Turning a Square Corner Straight StitchingFastening a Seam Removing FabricDarning SettingsTemporary Sewing by Machine Free Basting MethodZipper Application Cording Quilting Narrow HemmingSatin Stitching Zigzag StitchingOvercasting BAR TackingEmbroidery MonogrammingAppliqueing IiiiiiiButton Sewing TapeTry ProcedureBlind Hemming Inside Finished Edge Guide Right Side Finished HEMStitch AdjustingStretch RecommendationRICK- Rack Stretch Stitch Smocking Stretch StitchPoint Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchStretch Stitch Corded Buttonholes Adjusting Stitch BalancePreparation Buttonhole MAKING-USING BU Tonhole AttachmentIuide block Gear Step URL-EDGE ButtonholeDjusting Stitch Density Stitch width control toIiiii SettingBound Buttonhole Cut diagonally into corners as shown. FigIiii Facing SideDecorative Embroidery Designs Adjusting Stitch Balance of Yellow PatternsTips on Design Stitching Sewing Machine

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