Kenmore 385. 17622 - Manual (Page 25)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches
• Basic Zigzag Satin Stitch
The Stitch and Its Uses
The zigzag stitch is one of the most
common and most versatile stitches on
your machine. It can be a utility stitch
for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem­
ming, overcasting, mending and darn­
ing, It can also be used to decorate
with trims, appliques and cut-outwork
or as a decorative stitch.
The Stitch and Its Uses
The Satin stitch is a versatile and often
used decorative stitch, but it can also
be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex­
ample, blankets, linens, tablecloths
and napkins).
The Satin stitch is especially attractive
in applique.
Once your machine is set up to stitch, you may want to experiment on a scrap of
the fabric you are planning to use. Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light
weight fabrics.
There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.
Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.
Satin Stitch p. 23
Applique Work p. 24
Bar Tacking p. 24
Button Sewing p. 25
Overcasting p. 26
Three-step zigzag p. 27
Rick-rack stretch p. 32
Overcast stretch p. 33
Serging p. 34
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