Sears 385.17724 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Top thread tension
control 4 to 9
Set the Machine
F _ Satin stitch
foot
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Stitch length
control orange
zoRe
2
Stretch Stitch
The Stitch and tts Uses
The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a
blind hem over folded fabric. Several
rows of shell stitching are called shell
tucks.
Shell stitching can be used to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell _ckmg can be used to create
scalloped, tucks on blouses and
lingerie.
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Here's How
1. For best effect:
set the stitch length as you
desire.
- you may need to tighten the
top thread tension slightly.
- allow the needle to just
clear the folded edge of the
fabric when it ztgzags.
2. If you sew rows of shell stitches,
space the rows 5/8" apart,
You can sew Shell St=tch on knits or
soft sifky wovens m any direction,
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
A: Zigzag foot
Stitch length
control Orange
zone
2
Stretch Stitch
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This stitch can also be used
single overlock stitch as well.
as a
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