Kenmore 385.16677 - Manual (Page 55)

SECTION III. LEARN THE STITCHES
Starting Sewing
1. Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot.
(It is not necessary to raise the foot.)
2. Turn the handwheel gently toward you a couple of
turns and check the thread chain. Then start
sewing slowly. The fabric will be automatically fed.
Guide the fabric in the desired direction.
* For heavyweight fabric, raise the presser foot and
insert the fabric in front of the knife.
Then lower the foot and start to serge while
guiding the fabric.
Finishing Sewing
1. When stitching is complete, continue to run the
machine slowly to produce a thread chain for
about 12 cm (5") while pulling the thread chain,
slightly to the back.
2. Cut the threads with the thread cutter as .
illustrated, leaving about 5 cm (2' i).th.re 3 d: 0 bain
from the end of the fabric.
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Sewing Continuously
Insert the next fabric; under theitbe of the foot, then
start sewing. It is not hecessary to raise the presser
foot for ordinary fabric.
* For heavyweight fabric, raise the presser foot
and insert the fabric in front of the knife.
Then lower the foot and start to serge while
guiding the fabric.
How to use Guide Lines
On the top of the looper cover are guide lines
indicating the distance from the needle position.
Please use them as sewing guides.
Mark L indicates the distance from the left needle.
Mark R indicates the distance from the right needle.
The distance between center of guide line and
needle position is 5/8 inch.
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