Kenmore 385.160201 owner manual Serging, Elastic Stretch Stitch, Stretch Patching

Serging						S
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_t_Stitch selector:			10
Stitch	width:		3 to	6.5
Stitch	length:		Gold	stretch stitch position				LENGTH _
Needle		thread tension:	3to6
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Presser		foot A:	Zigzag foot
Presser		foot C:	Overedge		foot
* When using Overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch
width at 5 or more, otherwise			the needle		may hit the			J
overedge		foot.

This stitch is ideal for 1/4" (0.6 cm) seams on knits or on medium to heavy weight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim wear. Place the fabric under the presser foot [A] so that the stitches are made over the raw edge.

Elastic Stretch Stitch

_t_Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length:

Needle thread tension: Presser foot A:

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3	_	WIDTH
3 to 6.5
Gold stretch stitch position	_	LENGTH ®
3to6	®	®
Zigzag foot

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Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark

elastic into quarters and match these to the center front, center back and side seams.

Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the

presser foot [A] and stitch into place, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed.

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Stretch Patching

_1_Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length:

Needle thread tension: Presser foot A:

11		_	WIDTH
5 to 6.5
Gold stretch	stitch position	_	LENGTH _
2to6	®
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Zigzag foot

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This stitch is for patching worn out elbows or knees and for patchwork quilting.

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