Sectjon 3, "learn th^-stitches, Stretch stitches (continued) – Sears KENMORE 385. 17928 User Manual
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Stretch Stitches (Continued)
• Overcast Stretch Stitching
The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used for sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam is formed and finished in
one operation. It can be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and
other
garments
that
require
stretch.
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling.
NOTE:
Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
• Smocking
I
straight
stitching
lines
3/8"
apart
across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull
the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at
the other end. Sew the decorative
stitch between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
NOTE:
Loosen
the
top
thread
tension to make gathering
easier.
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