Kenmore 1357 - Special Stitches (Continued); Special Stitches - Rick-Rack Stretch Stitching; Special Stitches - Smocking Stretch Stitching

RICK-RACK STRETCH
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - _e_i
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area
that you might use a zig zag stitch.
This stitch can'be used as a decorative
top stitch as well.
SMOCKING STRETCH
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Step 1.
Step 2.
Make a straight line of gathers across
the fabric that you wish to smock.
Special Stitch Dial - ::!8_
Stitch Width Control - 3 to 4
Stitch Length Control - 6
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
With a narrow strip of fabric directly
under the line of gathering, stitch over
the gathers. The design will be a series
of small diamonds.
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When smocking a garment, the stitch-
ing should be done before the piece is
sewn into the garment
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