Kenmore SWA/RS 14501 - Manual (Page 41)

Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch: A Check-Chart
Some Stretchy Suggestions...
1. To keep loosely constructed knits from
catching on the toes of the presser foot,
wrap a short strip of transparent tape of
the presser foot encasing both toes.
2. To avoid tangled threads, start seams
carefully. Position your fabric and lower
your needle before lowering the presser
foot.
3. Test the thread tension and stitch on a
scrap of the same fabric you will use.
4. Knits contain more yarn (and more lint)
than woven fabrics. Check often and clean
the bobbin case area.
SUITABLE FOR STRETCH FABRICS
STRAIGHT STRETCH
Use on stretch and knit fabrics and to repair ready made
garments at stress points. Basic stitch for all garment
seams requiring "give" (i.e. armholes, crotch area, etc.).
Use also to sew center seam of men's neck ties and seams
cut on the bigs.
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RICK-RACK STRETCH
A basic multi-purpose stretch stitch with same usage as
zigzag stitch, especially for lightweight stretch fabrics.
SMOCKING STRETCH
A decorative stitch for use on children's clothing, lingerie,
yokes of blouses, dress bodice.
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ELASTIC STRETCH
Use to apply elastic to lingerie or to repair readymade
lingerie and replace or restitch elastic.
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OVERCAST OR ELASTIC
EDGE STRETCH
Use on sportswear where seams are required. Makes
and finishes seams at same time.
STITCH
Use to overcast loosely constructed knits or woven
fabrics.
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SERGING OR PINE LEAF
Use for overcasting fabrics that ravel or fray easily... and
for seams that need a great deal of stretch (i.e.
swimwear, other sportswear, girdles). Also good-looking!
BASIC STITCHES WITH STRETCH APPLICATIONS
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PLAIN ZIGZAG
Use for all-purpose stretch sewing, seam finishing, edge
finishing, or attaching stretch laces.
SHELL STITCHES
A good finishing stitch for nylon tricot lingerie.
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