Kenmore 385.15512 owner manual Overcast Stretch Stitching, Feather Stitch

Overcast		Stretch	Stitching
(_	Stitch	selector:	5 or 6
®	Stitch	length:	Gold stretch stitch position

®Needle thread tension: 1 to 4

® Presser foot: Zigzag foot

This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish It is used when making swim wear, ski pants and other garments which require stretch

• Starting to sew

Place raw edge of fabric to the" left" of the needle as shown_ Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the fabric very close to the outside edge. Or place the fabric to allow a 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam, then trim seam allowance.

Raw or worn edges of Older garments can be overcasted to prevent further raveling,

NOTE: Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitching.

Feather	Stitch
Stitch		selector:	4
® Stitch		length:	Gold stretch stitch position

®Needle thread tension: 1 to 4

® Presser foot: Zigzag foot

This stitch is strong, useful and decorative.

It reinforces stretch and woven fabrics You can use

it to sew spandex undergarments or decoratively hem elastic fabric,

You can also use this stitch in patchwork quilting,

(_) Sew this pattern on a seam that is already joined and pressed flat,

(_ Butt two folded edges together and use this stitch to join them,

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