Kenmore 12493 - Smocking Stretch Stitching; Straight Stretch Stitching; Stretch and Utility Stitch Sewing; Stretch Stitching

STRETCH AND UTILITY STITCH SEWING .......
STRETCH STITCHING
The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and.knit fabrics. These are special
stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection.
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1. Straight Stretch
2. Rickrack Stretch
3. Overcast Stretch
4. Smocking Stretch
5. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch
ADJUSTING STRETCH
STITCH BALANCE
In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length
Control should be in the detent position
between S and L ( • position) for most
materials. Depending upon the type of
fabric used, you may need to adjust this
control to match forward stitches of
stretch sewing with reverse motion
stitches. To shorten stretch stitches, turn
the control slightly toward "S". To
lengthen, turn toward "L".
R ECO _/!_/1EN D A,T ION
1. It is recommended that the "Q"
needle and "Q" foot be used for
sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.
2. It may be necessary to use a backing
with very soft fabrics. Tissue paper
is usually available. It can be torn
away from seam after sewing.
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