Sears 1340 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
SETTINGS
Stitch Selector -
Stitch Length - Yellow Zone
You may use either a zig zag or straight stitch
foot BUT-- for best control of fabric, best
looking straight stitches and best feeding of
fabric use Straight Stitch Foot.
Use this stretch stitcl_ with knit or synthetic
fabric. Sew as you do with regular straight
stitch.
This is also a good stitch to use on curved
seams regardless of the type of fabric. Any
seam that will receive a great deal of strain
when worn should be sewn with the stretch
stitch, Use in children's shorts and slacks as
well as adult sports clothes.
RICK-RACK STRETCH STITCH
Stitch Selector -
Stitch Length - Yellow Zone
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you
might use a zig zag stitch. This stitch can be
used as a decorative top stitch as well.
It is useful also on lapped or abutted seams
where you lap one edge of a seam over
another with seamtines meeting in the center.
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