BLIND STITCH AND OVERCAST STRETCH STITCH "V"V" _

Blind hems are made by using the setting shown above with the Stitch Modifier set on the Red Dot. When the Modifier is set on the White Dot, overcast stretch stitching is made.

SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH '"'_ '_tVY 00_

You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. It is accomplished with the above illustrated setting and the Modifier set at the

Red Dot. When the Modifier is turned to the White Dot a Smocking Stitch results. For directions see the next section of the book.

SPECIAL BOX STITCH AND ELASTIC STRETCH .JV_L/_

The setting illustrated is used for special edge finishing and special stretch

stitch for sewing elastic such as sportswear, girdles and other garments that require stretch. See next section of this book for detailed use of the stitches,

SERGING OR PINE LEAF STRETCH _j_////

Serging or pine leaf stretch is used for seam finishing on all types of fabrics. It is a stitch used in the garment industry. _It forms a good looking seam, stitching and overcasting the edges. This stitch is useful for seaming of seimwear, stretch ski pants and other types of knit sportswear. Modifier must be set on the

White Dot.

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Kenmore 1431, 1940, 1941, 1641, 1625, 1430 manual Special Mending Stitch and Smocking Stretch tVY