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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
° Smocking (Model 12714 only)
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
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Top thread tension Stitch length control
control 1 to 4 brown stretch stitch
position
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With the stitch length at "4", sew
straight stitching lines 3/8" apart
across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge, Pull
the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at
the other end, Sew the decorative
stttch between the gathering stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
NOTE: Loosen the top thread
tension to make gathering
easier.
e Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12714 only)
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top thread tens=on Stitch length
control t to 4 control brown
stretch stitch
=_ position
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Zigzag foot
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The Stitch and Its Uses
This stitch can be used for sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam is formed and finished in
one operation. It can be used when
you are making sw=mwear, ski pants
and other garments that requEre
stretch.
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Here's How
Place the raw edge of the fabrfc to
the LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"
seam, then trim seam allowance
after.
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling,
NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
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