Section 3. basic sewing, Note, Starting to sew – Kenmore 385.11703 User Manual

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SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch

Stitch selector:
Needle thread tension:

A-D. E I. ,j. i [
2 to 6

NOTE:

The stitch length of pattern E is the same as
that of C ,

Starting to sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric

on the needle plate.

Lower the needle to the point where you

want to start.

Lower the presser foot and pull the threads

toward the back.

Depress the foot switch. Gently guide the

fabric, letting the fabric feed naturally

Securing a seam

To fasten the beginning of a seam, press the

reverse stitch control and sew several

reverse stitches first.

Then start sewing forward.

Finishing sewing

To fasten the ends of a seam, press the

reverse stitch control and sew several

reverse stitches.

Raise the presser foot.

Remove the fabric and cut the threads