Section Learn Stitches | Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 specs

SECTION 3.	LEARN	THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches	(Continued)
Overcasting Stitch			Rick-Rack Stretch
Set	the Machine		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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Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 manual Section Learn Stitches, Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch

Contents

Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnob Foot Control Use Children Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Setting Spool PinSeveral Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTable Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart TtmdGreen For Check Your Needle To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown Bobbin Thread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top thread OoI!t Loose Prepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Stitch Selector Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine Use the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Straight Stretch DarningBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres How Bar Tacking Zigzag Stitches AppliqueSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cut Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Section Learn StitchesThis zigzag variation is very useful HeresHow Place the fabric under the presserFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 Zigzag Stitches Lace Work Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its Uses Blind Hemming Models 12681Stjtch That Be*wcon exteRded=ede Stitch selector ButtonholesTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Per, set the zipper foot Right side of the needleStitch across and below Tom of the zipper Shell Stitching Models 12781 Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desire Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 to What to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttle What to Do WhenSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not Moving Cleaning the Machine Care for YourReplacing the Light Bulb Machine Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Clean the Shuttle RaceAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustration Parts List Ref. NoShuttle Instructions Extension IndexZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL