Sewing Machine User Manual

Stretch Stitches (Model 12714 only)
Straight Stretch (Model 12714 only)
Set the Machine
StLtch Stitch selector
Ill"
III
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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
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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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