Kenmore 385.16231 owner manual Elastic Stretch Stitch, Stretch Patching

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(_	Stitch	selector:	11
(_) Stitch		width:	3 to 65
(_) Stitch		length:	Gold stretch stitch position
(_	Needle thread tension:		3to6

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® Presser	foot	A:	Zigzag foot
(_) Presser	foot	C:	Overedge foot

*When using Overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch width at 5 or more; otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot.

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This stitch is ideal for 1/4" (06 cm) seams on knits or on medium to heavy weight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim wear. Place the fabric under the presser foot [A] so that the stitches are made over the raw edge.

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Elastic Stretch Stitch

(_ Stitch selector: (_ Stitch width: (_) Stitch length:

(_ Needle thread tension:

®Presser foot A:

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Gold stretch stitch position
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Zigzag foot

Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark elastic into quarters and match these to the center front, center back and side seams.

Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the

presser foot [A] and stitch into place, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed

Stretch	Patching
(_ Stitch	selector:	I2
(_) Stitch	width:	5 to 6.5
(_) Stitch	length:	Gold stretch stitch position
(_ Needle thread tension:		2to6
(_) Presser foot A:		Zigzag foot

This stitch is for patching worn out garment elbows or	S
knees and for patchwork quilting.

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