SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

Basic Zigzag

 

Satin Stitch

 

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

Zigzag width :

Close to 0

 

 

 

Stitch

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

1

 

Stitch length

 

2

Stitch selector

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Stitch selector

Stitch

 

zone

 

length :

 

 

 

Top thread tension

Zigzag foot

Top thread

tension

Satin stitch foot

control 2 to 5

 

control 1 to

4

 

The Stitch and Its Uses

The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine. It can be a utility stitch

for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem-

ming, overcasting, mending and darn- ing. It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques and cut-out work or as a decorative stitch.

The Stitch and Its Uses

The Satin stitch is a versatile and often

used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex- ample, blankets, linens, tablecloths and napkins).

The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique.

Here'sHow

Once your machine is set up to stitch, you may want to experiment on a scrap of the fabric you are planning to use. Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light weight fabrics.

There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.

Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

Satin Stitch p. 23

Applique Work p. 24

Bar Tacking p. 24

Button Sewing p. 25

Overcasting p, 26

Three-step zigzag p. 2__7

Rick-rack stretch p. 32

Overcast stretch p. 33

Serging p. 34

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Kenmore 385. 17622 owner manual Zigzag Stitches

385. 17622 specifications

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