lliil

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

®

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

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