Kenmore 19501 manual Gcb, Gathering Set the Machine

Gathering

Set the Machine

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Thread tension

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NOTE:	Steps	3 and 4 are for 5/8" seam allowances. For other widths, adjust
	your	fabric accordingly,

3.Sew the first row of stitches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge of the fabric.

4.Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A fotowing the first row of stitches.

5.Using both hands, putt the bobbin threads from each end of the fabric until you have the gathers you want.

6.Knot the threads at each end and even out the gathers.

Here'sHow !for light wmght fabrics, ruffles and flounces)

1. Set your stitch length at "4.5"

A: Zigzag foo_

2. Secure your gathering rows at the beginning.

& Stitch two rows, as in steps 3 and 4 for medium weight fabrics.

The Stitch

and

Its

Uses

4.

Do not Iock the

threads

at

the

end

of

your stitching

rows.

Use

this

stitch

to

gather

trims,

skirts,

sleeves at

the

top, smocking

5.

Pull

the

bobbin

threads

to

produce

the

fullness you

desire.

or any time

you

want

more

fullness.

You

will need

two rows

of

stitches.

6.

Knot

the

threads

and even

out

the gathers.

Here*s How (for medium wetght fabrics and tight, firm gathers)

t.Set the stitch length to "4.0"

2. Loosen the needle thread tension to "2" or as desired.

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