Kenmore 385.16765 owner manual Overcast Stretch Stitching, Smocking

Overcast Stretch Stitching

1	Stitch selector:	8
2	Stitch width:	3 to 5
3	Stitch length:	Gold stretch stitch position
4	Needle thread tension:	2 to 6
5	Presser foot A:	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.

•To sew

Place raw edges 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 the seam allowance. Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling.

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

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Smocking

1	Stitch selector:	2
2	Stitch width:	3 to 5
3	Stitch length:	Gold stretch stitch position
4	Needle thread tension:	2 to 6
5	Presser foot A:	Zigzag foot
6	Presser foot F:	Satin stitch foot

NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier.

• To sew

1Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

2Knotted edge

Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses.

Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at “4” and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8˝ (1.0 cm) apart across the area to be smocked.

Knot the threads along one edge 2 . From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads. Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows. Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.

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