Sears KENMORE 11682 - Manual (Page 30)

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
• Three-Step Zigzag
Lace Work (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581)
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
I
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4 Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
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Zigzag foot
1
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Seam Finishing
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly inside
the right hand side of the presser foot.
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.
The Stitch and Its Uses
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic zigzag stitch. It
has more strength, elasticity, and is
'flatter than a regular zigzag.
The three-step zigzag stitch is especial­
ly useful for;
— mending
— sewing patches smoothly and
securely.
— repairing straight tears.
— finishing seams.
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Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
Turn raw edge of fabric under at least
1/2". Place lace underneath and top-
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching.