Sears 385. 11607 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Stretch Stitches (Model 12714 only)
Straight Stretch (Model 12714 only)
Set the Machine
StLtch Stitch selector
Ill"
III
III
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 2 to 6 control brown
stretch stitch
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Straight toot Zigzag foot
The Stitch and lts Uses
This stitch is the stretch variation of
the straight stitch, especially develop-
ed for knits and stretch fabrics.
Stretch stitch can be used on other
fabrics as well. It works well on
curved seams and on any garments
that will receive a great dea! of strain
lie. children's clothes).
The stretch stitch does not
actually stretch as it is being
sewn, but ts stttched tn a
forward and back motion
(sometimes called a "reverse-
action" stitch), so that it will
give when the fabric stretches
instead of breaking. This stitch
can also be used for topstitching
on all fabrics.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
e Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12714 only)
Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
°!,
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
The Stitch and Its Uses
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that
you might use a zigzag stitch.
This stitch can be used as a decorative
top stitch as wel!.
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