Notes, Starting to sew, Finishing sewing – Kenmore 15343 User Manual
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SECTION ill. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch
(T) stitch
pattern selector:
A - E
(D
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot
(3) Needle thread tension:
2 to 6
Approximate stitch length (inch/mm)
Pattern
A
B
C
D
E
Length
0.04/1
0.08/2
0.12/3
0.16/4
0.08/2.1
NOTES;
Stitch length can be varied by setting the pattern selector
dial in between the patterns A to D.
There are 5 positions between the adjacent patterns.
• Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to
a
seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8" [1.6 cm] is most
common). 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 control: .©ehtiy guide:::.
the fabric along a seam guide line letting ih:e.fabric feed ::
naturally.
• Finishing sewing
To fasten the ends of a seam, press the reverse stitch
control and sew several ,i^e:ve.rse stitches:.(Raise the
presser foot. Remove, the: fabric, draw the .threads to. the .
back and cut thern. with fhe thread cutter. Thte threads are
now the proper length to begin sewing::the next searh.
CAUTION:
Do not .piade fingers nélplhl presser foot
when guiding fabric,Lor the needle :da;#:p screw may
strike and injure y.'i-
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Use the Seam GuidesT^'-T:/
(T) Cornering guide
(2) Guide lines in inches
(3) Guide lines in millimeters
The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you
measure seam width. The numbers on the needle plate
indicate the distance between the center needle position
and the edge of the fabric. The lines are 1/8" (0.3 cm)
apart, and are engraved at 3/8", 4/8", 5/8" and 6/8". The
lines in millimeters are 5 mm apart, and are engraved at 10
mm, 1
5
mm
and
20
mm.
Turn a Square Corner
(T) Cornering guide
When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8" seam guide, to turn a
square comer so that sewing continues at the same
distance from edge:
1. Stop stitching when the front edge of the fabric reaches
the cornering guide lines.
2. Lower the needle by turning the handwheel
counterclockwise.
3. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
counterclockwise 90°.
4. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new
direction.