Kenmore 385.19005 - Manual (Page 38)

Variety of Overcasting Stitches
Overedge Stitch
(T) stitch pattern: 7
(f) Needle thread tension 3 to 7
(1) Presser fool C: Overedge foot
(4) Brush holder seam guide
(I) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
(|) Pressure dial 3
This stitch is often used as a seam finish to prevent fraying
If using a zigzag foot, start overedging with the leftmost
needle position about 1/8" (0.3 cm) from the raw edge of a
fabric The right tip of the stitch should just clear the raw
fabric. For lightweight fabrics, use the overedge foot To
sew, line the fabric edge up with the inner side of the brush
holder seam guide (j).________________________________
CAUTION:
When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch
width at 5 to 7 0, otherwise the needle may hit the
overedge foot
Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch)
( X ) Stitch pattern:
@ Needle thread tension
Presser foot C:
{?) Brush holder seam guide
(|) Presser foot A:
(T) Pressure dial
3
3 t o 7
Overedge foot
Zigzag foot
3
CAUTION:
When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch
width at 5 to 7 0, otherwise the needle may hit the
overedge foot
To prevent raw edge of fabric from raveling, overcast the
edge with zigzag stitch. It is the fastest way to finish the raw
edge of most woven fabrics.
Multiple Zigzag Stitch
(T) Stitch pattern: 6
(I) Needle thread tension 3 to 6
(3) Presser fool A: Zigzag foot
® Pressure dial 3
0 Seam finishing
This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on
synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch
is also excellent for darning and mending tears
Place your fabric to allow a 5/8" (1.5 cm) seam. Trim
excess close to stitching Be careful not to cut the stitches
» Mending
Position the tear under the needle so that the stitch
catches both sides.