Sears 385. 17526 owner manual Stretch St itches, Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Stretch St itches (Continued)

•Overcast Stretch Stitching

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Set the Machine

Stitch width

= Smocking

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Set the Machine	f
Stitch w_dth

Top lhread lenslon

control 2 to 6Stilch length control yellow stretch sltlch position

Stretch Stitch

A:Zigzag too_.

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The Stitch and Its Uses

This stitch can be used tot sewing a seam with an overcast finish.

The seam is formed and finished in one operation, it can be used when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch.

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Here's How

Place the raw edge of the labrJc to the LEFT of the needle as shown.

Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short ot the outside edge.

Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"" seam, then trim seam allowance after. Raw or worn edges ol older garments can be overcast to prevent turther raveling.

NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric needte, which effectively prevents skipped stitches.

Top thread tension					J
COntrOl 2 to 6	Stitch	ienglh
	control	yeiiow
	stretch	stitch
	position
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	Stretch Slitch
A: Zigzag loot			•,..	,,
			With the stitch length at "'4", sew
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			straight stitcing lines 3t8- apart across
			the area to be smoked.
			Knot the threads along one edge. Pull
			the bobbin threads and distribute the
			gathers evenly. Secure the threads at
			the other end. Sew the		decorative stitch
			between	the gathering	stitches.
			Pull out the gathering stitches.
			NOTE:	Loosen the top thread tension
				to make gathering easier.

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