: Zigzag Stitches :

Basle Zigzag

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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 ztgzag stitch.

Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

Satin Stitch page 36,

Applique Work page 37,

Bar Tacking page 37,

Monogramming page 38,

Embroidery page 38,

Button Sewing page 39,

Overcasting page 40.

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Sears 385. 1884180 owner manual Basle Zigzag Set the Machine, Contro I to