Kenmore 12551, 14502, 14501, 14572, 14401, 12621 Overcast Stretch Stitch, Elastic Stretch Stitch

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Overcast Stretch Stitch

*Choose this stitch to seam and finish the raw edge at the same time. Choose this stitch to repair raw or worn edges of older garments.

I. To seam and overcast at the same time, you must have the raw edges of your fabric to the right of your needle.

NOTE: To achieve this same effect, the serging stretch or overlock stretch stitch can be used with the raw edges on the left side of the needle.

Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitch

*Choose this stitch to produce a narrow, supple seam, particularly suited to swim-

wear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch fabrics and to seam or alter knitted

clothes.

Elastic Stretch Stitch

*Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments.

1.Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the center front, center back and side seams.

2.Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and stitch into place, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed.

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Contents SWA/RS Sears, Roebuck and Co This Model is a Center NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing MachineTable of Contents Know Your Machine Locate and identify the parts on your machineBobbin winder latch Locate and identify the accessories Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Optional accessories Foot NeedlePlug in the machine and switch on the power Set up the machineSet the foot control Control the presser foot leverConvert to free-arm sewing Attach th.e spool pinsPut thread on the spool pin Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin Prepare the bobbin IIIRemove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Insert the bobbin Case into the ShuttlePrepare the Needle Change the needleNeedle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart FabricPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedlePick up the Bobbin Thread Hold the top thread loosely in your left handCheck the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tension Adjust the bobbin thread tensionStraight Stitching Zigzag StitchingLjI Choose the Right Presser FootKnow what the presser feet will do Change the presser foot Foot holderUse the Feed Cover Plate Use the Double NeedleStitch Selector Stitch Length ControlStitch Width Control Reverse Stitch LeverSeam Guide Lines BacktackingWhen you begin to sew Before you begin to sewMachine Setting Chart Learn to USE the StitchesPresser foot Straight StitchesSewing a Straight Seam Darning Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edgeTop-stitching Iiii BastingGathering Cording Attaching a zipperResser,oot ZigzagSatin stitch Overcasting stitchBar tacking Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the fabricApplique Embroidery and MonogrammingButton sewing IIInl Three-step ZigzagFinished Blind HemInside Dress Final Finished Edge Right Side of Finished HEM Box Stitch Shell Stitch Two types of shell stitches are built into your machineStretch Stitches Ultra Stitch Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-Chart Suitable for Stretch Fabrics Serging Or Pine Leaf Basic Stitches with Stretch ApplicationsTips on Sewing Different Fabrics Smocking Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchRick-Rack Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchOverlock Stretch Stitch Elastic Edge Stretch StitchLearning to SEW Buttonholes Tips on buttonholingManual Method III Method Adjust the stitch widthAdjust the stitch density Make the Buttonhole Corded Buttonholes a variation of the built-in buttonhole Buttonhole Attachment System Set up the machine NlnnIIIllmli!.LJilII1 f I slot IllllIIi!i tlllll 11-PienOn Iiiifiii IiIIIltl..J..-GuideMake the Buttonhole Chanje the light bulb Clean the feed dogsClean your machine Clean the shuttle LibGeneral Problems Stitching ProblemsThread Problems Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A