Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 manual 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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