Overcast Stretch Stitching; To Sew; Smocking - Sears Kenmore 385.12618 Manual De Instrucciones

Overcast Stretch Stitching
(D Stitch selector: E or F
_) Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position
(_) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
(_1 Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish tt is
used when making swim wear, ski pants and other garments
which require stretch
• To sew:
Place raw edge of fabric to the "left" of the needle as shown.
Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the fabric very
close to the outside edge. Or place the fabric to allow a t 6
cm (5/8") seam, then trim seam allowance
Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcasted to
prevent further raveling.
NOTE: Use a #11 blue stretch needle, which effectively'
prevents skipped stitching.
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TYPE LENGTH
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J
Smocking
0 Stitch selector;
(_) Stitch length:
(_) Top thread tension:
(_ Presser foot:
D
Gold stretch stitch position
1 to4
Zigzag foot
With this stitch length at "4", sew straight stitching lines
0.9mm(3/8") apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the
threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distrib-
ute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.
Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches,.
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TYPE
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LENGTH
J
h
56