Stretch Stitches
Top thread tension control
f
O, _'--_, 6 • 8
See page 17.
Stitch width control
1
1 " 2 ' 3 '-_" 5 --_
2 -- 5 (Yellow range)
Stitch selector
f
Presser foot
Zigzag foot
Stitch length control
6-- 12
(Yellow range)
J
{..
rx/
V_
v_
V_
V_
V_.
V_
v_
These eight stitches are built into your
machine to use with stretch and knit fabrics:
1. Straight stretch stitch
2. Rick-rack stretch
3. Smocking stretch
4. Overcast stretch
5. Serging or pine leaf stretch
6. Elastic stretch
7. Overlock stretch
8. Elastic edge stretch (model 14571 only)
NOTE: For best results, use the "Q
NEEDLE"T, and "Q FOOT"TM" for
sewing on knit and synthetic fabrics.
See the optional parts list on page 6.
Ultra Stitch
Depending upon your preference in stitch
patterns, Ultra Stitch feature enables you to
make stretch stitches closer together without
changing the balance of forward and reverse
motion stitches by turning the stitch length
control within the yellow range.
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