Kenmore 385.166551 - Manual (Page 76)

Overedging
Overedging w/ith a serger is the simplest and quickest way
to finish the raw edges of fabric.
Useful for the open seams of jackets, pants, etc. It is often
sewn on one layer of fabric.
3 threads
(T) Wrong side of fabric
(D Needle thread
(D Lower looper thread
0 Right side of fabric
0 Upper looper thread
Machine setting
Number or threads 3
Number of needles 1
(Remove the needle on either side)
Differential feed ratio 1.0
Stitch length 3
Needle thread tension (Gold or Blue) 3 to 6
Upper looper thread tension (Red) 3 to 6
Lower looper thread tension (Green) 3 to 6
Lower looper pre-tension setting slider STD
Needle plate setting knob S
3 threads
3 hilos
3fils
Method
0 Wrong side
(2) Seam allowance
With right sides of fabric together, sew a 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam
on a conventional sewing machine; reverse stitching at the
beginning and end of the seam.
Serge seam allowances separately, guiding the seam
along the left edge of the serging foot. The serger will
trim 1/8" (0.3 cm).
Press seam open.
Overedging seams before sewing a garment together
prevents unravelling and makes sewing even more
enjoyable.
No need to worry about finishing touches; everything is
done even before a garment is complete.
Just be sure that the knives only skim the edge of fabric,
without cutting off part of the seam allowance.
For an unlined jacket, finish the edges first as illustrated.
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