Overcasting

Stitch

 

O

®

 

 

 

(_) Stitch selector:

3

PATTERN _j

LENGTH [_

(_) Stitch length:

1

to 2

 

(_) Needle thread tension:

1 to 4

 

_) Presser

foot:

Zigzag foot

 

This is useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project

Start overcasting about 0.3 cm (1/8") inside the raw comer of a seam If you start right at the edge, fabric bunches up and the stitches become tangled,

SECTION V, UTILITY STITCHES AND

DECORATIVE STITCHES

(9®

Blind Hem Stitch

Stitch

selector:

5

or 6

Stitch

length:

t

to 3

Needle

thread tension:

1 to 4

@ Presser

foot:

Zigzag foot

0 Lightweight fabric

(_) Heavyweight fabric

(_ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

On heavyweight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first Then fold the hem, as i_]ustratedleaving 0.4 cm to 0,7 cm (1/4") of the hem edge showing.

Position the fabric on the machine so that the needle just pierces the folded part of the fabric when the needle comes over to the extreme left side of wide zigzag stitch,.

Lower the presser foot,,

After hemming is completed, press both sides of the finished hem The top side of the fabric shows only the blind stitches,

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Sears 385.12912, 385.12916 Section V, Utility Stitches Decorative Stitches, Overcasting Stitch, Blind Hem Stitch

385.12916, 385.12912 specifications

Sears 385.12912 and 385.12916 are two sewing machine models that have gained a reputation for their reliability and versatility. Both machines are designed to cater to a wide range of sewing needs, from basic crafting to more advanced garment construction. They are particularly popular among hobbyists and home sewists who appreciate the blend of features and user-friendly design.

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