Kenmore 1947 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SERGING OR PINE LEAF
STRETCH STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial- J=l_
Stitch Width Control- 4
Stitch Length Control- 6
Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
The serging or pine leaf stretch stitch is
equally useful with woven and knitted
fabrics. This stitch can be used in
making elastic swimwear, as well as
overcasting a neat edge on the seams.
SHELL STITCHING
This stitch used on the edge of nylon
tricot makes a lovely Shell finish. Use
the following settings:
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial- J=l_
Stitch Width Control- 4
Stitch Length Control- 10
Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
When sewing this stitch, allow needle to
just clear the right edge of the fabric
when it zig zags.
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