Kenmore 385. 19000 - Manual (Page 74)

This knit stitch is idea! for sewing swimwear and
stretch vdouf because it provides the greatest amount
of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.5 cm (5/8 ' ) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Knit Stitch
® A: Zigzag foot
f O
Applique (U
In this type of applique, raw edges arc folded under.
To finish the raw edge, first cut the applique design out
of cardboard.
Fuse a lightweight interfacing to the wrong side of the
fabric, then cut the fabric slightly larger than the
cardboard.
Fold the fabric around the cardboard and press to form
a perfectly shaped design.
Tape the applique in place and sew, guiding the slit on
Foot F next to the finished edge of the applique.
(D F; Satin stitch foot
@ Pressure dial
(D Slit
Tl II [FI iFIl ifll rai
mm
e 3 10 11 12 13 14
Shell Stitch
* Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot.
Fold and stitch on the bias.
Set the stitch width and length as you desire.
You may need to tighten the top thread slightly.
Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the
fabric when it zigzags.
If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows 1.5 cm
(5/8 ") apart.
You can sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky wovcns
in any direction.
(T) F; Satin stitch foot
(?) Thread tension
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