Kenmore 18221 Owners Manual - Page 80

Overcast Stretch Stitching fa _, _i_ Stitch selector: 8 '_2_Stitch width: 3 to 6.5 _3_Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position _ _4_Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 _5_Presser foot A: Zigzag foot 0•--1 _--2_4_•5_6,5 _m0i_--_l_2m3i4 STRETCH WIDTH ILENGTH This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is used when making swim wear, ski pants and other garments which require stretch. J Tosew f Place raw edges 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 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam, then trim the seam allowance. Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling. NOTE:Use a # 11 blue stretch needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitching. J Smocking S m _1_S, titch selector: 2 0--1 --2--3=4=5_6,5 _2_Stitch width: _3_Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: 3 to 6.5 Gold stretch stitch position 2to6 _,o, o_..___=__=E_r2. _5_Presser foot A: Zigzag foot sx (6_,Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier. or o ou J Tosew / _.1_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric _2_Knotted edge Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children's clothes or women's blouses. Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8" (1.0 cm) apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge'_2_. From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads. Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows. Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out. J 68