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

SECTION 3.	LEARN	THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches	(Continued)
Overcasting Stitch			Rick-Rack Stretch
Set	the Machine		Set	the Machine
Stitch	Stitch	selector	Stitch	Stitch selector

Top thread	tension	Stitch	length	Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
				control 1 to	4	control	yeiow
control 1 to	4	control	1 to 2
						stretch	stitch

position

Helpful Hints

Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the raw corner of your seam. If you start

right at the edge, the fabric will bunch

Zigzag footZigzag foot up and the stitches will become

tangled.

The Stitch and Its Uses

This zigzag variation is very useful in

garment construction and in finishing

raw edges of any sewing project.

The Stitch and Its Uses

Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzagstitch.

This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well.

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