Kenmore 385. 17630 Overcast Stretch, Stitching, Smocking, Gold stretch stitch position

Overcast		Stretch		Stitching
C)	Stitch	width:			3 to	6°5
(_	Stitch	length:			Gold stretch stitch position
(_)	Needle		thread	tension:	2to	6
(_	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°

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o 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 #1t blue stretch needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitching,

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Smocking

(_ Stitch width: (_) Stitch length:

(_ Needle thread tension:

(&)Presser Ioot A:

(E) Presser foot F:

3 to &5

Gold stretch stitch position 2to6

Zigzag foot

Satin stitch foot

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_ LENGTH (_

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(.'iWrong 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 chailis_ Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8" (I 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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