Kenmore 385.151082 Multiple Zigzag Stitch, Shell Stitch, Mending, Stitch selector Stitch length

Multiple Zigzag Stitch

(!)	Stitch	selector:	4
(_	Stitch	length:	0.5 to	1
(_)	Needle thread tension:		1 to 4
(_) Presser foot:			Zigzag	foot

This is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker, The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears.

•Seam finishing

Place the fabric under the presser foot in such a manner that the edge is slightly inside the right-hand side of the presser foot.. Guide the fabric so that the right hand

stitches fall at the edge of the fabric°

Trim the excess close to the stitches. Be careful not to cut the stitches,

°Mending

Position the tear under the needle, so that the stitch catches both sides..

Shell Stitch

0	Stitch selector:	7
(_) Stitch length:		1 to 2
(_) Needle thread tension:		3 to 9
(_	Presser foot:	Satin stitch foot

Use a lightweight fabric, such as tricot° Fold the fabric and stitch on the fold. "Youmay need to increase the needle thread tension slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric (cf.zigzag stitches),.

If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 5/8" (15 cm) apart.You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction.

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