Kenmore 18221 Owners Manual - Page 82

Serging f _1_Stitch selector: 9 _2_Stitch width: 3 to 6.5 _3_Stitch length: Gold stretch stitch position _4_Needle thread tension: 3to6 _5_Presser foot A: Zigzag foot _6_Presser foot C: Overedge foot * When using Overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch width at 5 or more; otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot. This stitch is ideal for 1/4" (0.6 cm) seams on knits or on S medium to heavy weight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. It is also great for sewing spandex swim wear. Place the fabric under the presser foot [ A] so that the stitches are made over the raw edge. L/\1JX @ 0--1 --2--3=4=5_6.5 $1 RE_C_ V--0_1_2--3--4 LENGTH @, J J Elastic Stretch Stitch S ,f \ • _• WlD]H _1_Stitch selector: _2_Stitch width: _3_Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: 1 3 to 6.5 Gold stretch stitch position 3to6 S_RETC_ 0_ .... _ E_q2T H ] _5_Presser foot A: Zigzag foot J Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. Mark / elastic into quarters and match these to the center front, center back and side seams. Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot [ A] and stitch into place, making sure the elastic is evenly distributed. J Stretch Patching _1_Stitch selector: (2_ Stitch width: _3_Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: :_5_Presser foot A: S 10 5 to 6.5 Gold stretch stitch position 2to6 ,_4_ Zigzag foot o-1-2-3=4=5_6,s S_RETC_ 0_ .... 3L_ TH ] This stitch is for patching worn out garment elbows or knees and for patchwork quilting.