Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 owner manual Smocking, Stitch width Stitch length

Overcast	Stretch	Stitching
(_ Stitch	width:	3 to 6.5
(_) Stitch length:		Gold stretch stitch position

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(_ Needle thread tension:	2to6
(_) 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 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 the 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.

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Smocking

(_ Stitch width: (_) Stitch length:

_) Needle thread tension: _) Presser foot A:

(_) Presser foot F:

3 to 6.5

Gold stretch stitch position 2 to6

Zigzag foot

Satin stitch foot

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[_ LENGTH (_)

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_) Wrong side of fabric

Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment 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 cm) apart across the area to be smocked.

Knot the threads along the edge. Pull the bobbin

threads to distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads.

Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathered rows. Remove the gathering stitches.

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

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