STRETCH STITCHING

The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics. are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection.

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Straight

Stretch

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Rick- Rack Stretch

 

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Smocking

Stretch

 

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Elastic Stretch

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Overcast

Stretch

 

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STRAIGHT STRETCH

STITCHING

SETTINGS

Special Stitch Dial - _t_J

Stitch Width Control- Red Dot

Stitch Length Control - 8

Straight Stitch Foot

Use straight stitching plate.

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Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch.

Sew as you do with regular straight

stitch seaming. The seam may be pressed open as with any regular seam, but will stretch if necessary.

This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams regardless of the type of fabric. Any seam that will receive a great deal of strain when worn should be sewn with the stretch

stitch. Use in children's shorts and slacks as well as adult sports clothes.

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Kenmore 1020, 1030, 1050, 1045, 1040 manual Straight Stretch Stitching

1050, 1040, 1045, 1020, 1030 specifications

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