Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 manual Learn The Stitches, Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

•BasicZigzag

Set the Machine

Stitch Stitch selector

Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
control 2 to	5	control	orange
	=:

Zigzag foot

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.

Here'sHow

There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.

Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

Satin Stitch p. 21

Applique Work p. 22

Bar Tacking p. 22

Button Sewing p. 23

Overcasting p. 24

Rick-rack stretch p. 24

Overcast stretch p. 25

Serging p. 25

Three-step zigzag p. 26

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