Sears 385. 17526 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
o Satin Stitch
Set the Machine
Slitch widlh
Top thread
tenston
control 3 to 8 Stitch length
conlrel 0.5 to i
F: Satin slttch
1ool
Stretch Stitch
Pressure dial: I or 2
The Stitch and Its Uses
The Satin stitch is a versatile and often
used decorative stitch, but it can also be
used to overcast a raw edge {'for
example, blankets, linens, tablecloths
and napkins).
The Satin stitch is especially attractive
in applique,
Zigzag width:
Closeto 0
1
Stitch _ 1
length:
I (
4 (
/
/
>
>
>
>
>
Here's How
Once your machine is set up to stitch, you may want to experiment on a scrap of the
fabric you are planning to use. Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some lightweight
labdcs.
37